- Perfect Paperback: 484 pages
- ISBN-10: 0986655104
- ISBN-13: 978-0986655104
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #177,681 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Many books have been created about graffiti; however, none cover the history of graffiti in the city of Toronto, Canada's largest urban capital.
The city's pioneer artists share their stories, alongside images of their art.
This is a rare and powerful book showcasing inspiring stories, realities and ideas that are rarely, if ever seen in the public realm. Anyone who picks up this beautiful historic and photographic journey will learn from its educational content. This includes legal sections, health and safety sections written specifically for artists as well as direct feedback from the artists themselves.
The sociopolitical standpoints and importance of art in the lives of all citizens becomes an important message.
Opinion pieces provide insight to the average reader on the longstanding debate of graffiti, while engaging a curiosity and appreciation for this incredibly complex and little understood genre.
This 484-page book of photographs, stories, and histories showcases 1000+ photos which document 30 years of Graffiti in Toronto. They come from all over the city; from the back alleys in the Beach to storefronts of Kensington Market, beneath highway overpasses and bridges, on GO and TTC platforms and cars, Rosedale Valley, The Evergreen Brickworks, various buildings, both abandoned and inhabited, tables, chairs, desks, bathroom stalls and walls, trees, posts - just about everywhere.
In addition to documenting the many images, Toronto Graffiti explores the legal, health and safety issues associated with the art. This includes interviews with 21 artists, health and safety professionals, community workers, lawyers, and opinion pieces from a variety of relevant sources.
A must have for anyone interested in graffiti, freedom of expression and the history of graffiti in Toronto specifically.
For more information, chapter samples and images, go to: www.torontograffiti.ca.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Toronto Graffiti,
This review is from: Toronto Graffiti: The human behind the wall (Perfect Paperback)
It is an amazing book. Gives you a great insight into the Graffiti world. Would highly recommend it to everyone. Made me look at Graffiti with a different eye. A must read!!
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Historically Significant !,
This review is from: Toronto Graffiti: The human behind the wall (Perfect Paperback)
This book is an absolute must have for any Graffiti Enthusiast. It contains hundreds of incredible full colour images, it explains Health and Safety issues for painters, Legal issues are discussed, and most importantly the voices and commentaries of the artists are presented. A rare collection of unique information and imagery. This is a historical landmark for the culture of graffiti art in Canada. I highly recommend you get yourself a copy. If you live outside of Canada or the U.S, you can get this shipped worldwide via swagfresh.com.
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Amazing Authentic Admirable!,
This review is from: Toronto Graffiti: The human behind the wall (Perfect Paperback)
This book is an incredible account of Toronto graffiti history. It details authentic artist interviews, and stunning photographs of several different sites in Toronto. The book is very thoroughly-researched and thoughtfully presented. It features very interesting stories about the artists' lives.
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