- Hardcover: 376 pages
- Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (Oct 26 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0810949792
- ISBN-13: 978-0810949799
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 23 x 3.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.8 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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- #44 in Books > Arts & Photography > Schools, Periods & Styles > Folk Art
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From Publishers Weekly
Following the unrelated project Autograf: New York City's Graffiti Writers (powerHouse), which also took an auteur-based approach this past season, Granz (whose pen name is Keinom) widens the scope to present those he sees as the world's top graffiti writers, offering alphabetical sections of artists from the Americas, Europe and "The Rest of the World." Short prefatory histories put New York at the center of the modern graffiti world, with South American countries like Brazil later having "reached a high standard." The work is beautifully photographed throughout; multiple pieces by each artist are laid out appealingly over verso-recto spreads, along with a paragraph by Granz detailing the artist's origins and the main thrust of the work (and occasionally a photo of the artist him or herself). From gigantic murals to tiny stickers, Granz has seen and photographed it all and talks knowledgeably about everything from "wildstyle" fontage to the non-orthographically based "character culture," where artists create (and replicate) cartoonish figures in various figurative exploits. Striking a colloquial balance between insider's knowledge and thoughtful presentation, Granz's book should be durable for its cohesion of vision, if not for the scale of presentation of each artist.
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
From School Library Journal
Adult/High School–This book is packed with full-color photographs representative of graffiti styles and artists from around the world. Though there is still a level of lawlessness involved in some who practice in the traditional way, many of the murals shown are commissioned works of "urban art." The frequent use of nicknames and disguised photos shows that often these artists are still "underground" even as their art form becomes more recognized. The encyclopedic arrangement, first by continent and then by artist's nom de plume, serves the book well. Each continent also gets a foldout that demonstrates the best local artwork. Most of the textual information about the artists and their work is contained in a back "information" section, keeping the focus of the book on the art. This beautifully designed volume is respectful and knowledgeable about its oft-misunderstood subject matter. Budding artists everywhere will be thrilled to see the level of expertise that can be achieved in the graffiti format.–Jamie Watson, Harford County Public Library, MD
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, lot of large images, lot of different artists featured,
By Matthieu Csernel "Matou" (Montreal) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents (Hardcover)
First of all this book is large which make for large images where details can easily be looked upon. Whereas some graffiti magazines or books can be a bit dull by depicting only basic stuff, this book features a very large collection of artists from all around the world, each with numerous examples of their work. It makes for a huge reference of various graphic styles, writing styles, illustration styles. Each artist is presented with a short contextual description which helps understanding where they all come from and how to better read their work.And last but not least, Graffiti World is well made (goodgraffiti paper, good biding, good layout) and sold at a good price.
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4.3 out of 5 stars (59 customer reviews) 19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best global outlook of Urban Art,
By Manny Hernandez "@askmanny" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents (Hardcover)
Nicholas Ganz has done a great job at traveling the world to capture in this book the state of street art everywhere. Taking the reader through it by continents (Americas, Europe, Rest of the World), the book takes you on an in-depth, visually-loaded trip that highlights the work of the best street artists around these days.If you are looking for an in-depth look at the origins of this genre, you won't find much of that in "Graffiti World". However, if you want to compare street art between, say, Denmark and Sidney, or see how the New York style has had an indelible influence in places like Brazil or South Africa, this book will delight you as you learn all about it. Five stars job! 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Most Extensive Survey of the Art of Graffiti,
By Grady Harp - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents (Hardcover)
Nicholas Ganz has researched the topic of Street Art known in some circles as Graffiti and in this comprehensive book has gathered images not only from the United States but from five continents, images identified by artist with a brief biography accompanied by panorama shots of the larger scale works coupled with details. The result is a complex, lavishly illustrated survey of the art form of the streets and the people who create it.Graffiti is still a controversial subject. The one form of graffiti which simply marks gang areas or swiftly splays across windows and freeway overhangs and covers billboards is not the issue here. Yes, there is a destructive force to some forms of defacement known as tagging. But that is not the subject of this book. Not unlike the fine little Indie film 'The Graffiti Artist' by James Bolton, this book follows the art forms developed by various artists which are more like the murals of yesteryear that are now hallowed as masterpieces. Think Orozco, WPA, etc. Ganz writes well and his commentary, while mostly descriptive, does delve into some of the philosophical elements of Graffiti Art. Perhaps to those who view any art from a spray can as defacement and the work of hoodlums, this book will open the mind to a popular art of the street. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder: perhaps that eye will benefit from this well-designed, well-written, and well-documented survey of international graffiti art. Grady Harp, November 05 10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
ohhh.... but I like those slate grey concrete walls,
By L. Jones - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents (Hardcover)
To the previous reviewer:Quote "It just goes to show how brainwashed everybody is into thinking this act of vandalism is an artform" Of course you are entitled to your opinion, however the sad thing is that you are actually the one who is brainwashed. I guess it is not your fault that years of conditioning have created a closed mind that is unable to appreciate art in forms other than a nice little square canvas hanging on your living room wall. Try to remove those blinkers once in a while you may be surprised. peace OK, as for the book itself..... Pros: It covers a good spectrum of street art from many countries and is loaded with thousands of photos, making it a great coffee table book. When you open the book and flick through a few of the glossy pages the quality is obvious you really feel like you got your moneys worth. Pretty good mix of moonlight pieces and the legal stuff. Cons: The text is pretty minimal and offers only a brief intro to the artists, but I guess most people will be buying this book for the pictures anyway. I also thought it could have included some larger format pictures considering the page size, pretty minor complaint tho. Most people will find it a nice gentle intro in to the world of graf art, others a useful reference. |
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