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The Art of Getting Over: Graffiti at the Millennium (Hardcover)

by Stephen Powers (Author) "Freight Monikers look like the oldest form of modern graffiti, extending the history of an individual writing an alias in a unique style to the..." (more)
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"More fun than a can of silver with a Jif-Foam cap, The Art of Getting Over is a brilliantly smart and funny look at today's writing movement. A must-read for nozzle-necks and non-inkheads alike."—Anonymous


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What started as simple street movement, a way to assert individuality and pride, has blossomed into much more: Graffiti is everywhere. From Sprite commercials to The Source magazine to Soho art galleries, the elements and vernacular of the graffiti aesthetic are apparent in today's society. This book examines graffiti's influence from its earliest days to its undeniable ubiquity now. Written by an insider, it includes a general history, in-depth interviews with both the progenitors of the form and current artists, and full-color illustrations of the most important works over the last 30 years. Unlike other subcultures that have been corrupted by the media and the mainstream, graffiti has maintained its sense of the underground and its clandestine feel. The purity and integrity that have defined the graffiti writer's mission have never faltered. The Art of Getting Over offers an unprecedented glimpse into this deeply affecting urban art form.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Three Words, Jan 24 2004
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RAZZ, KADISM and SUROC! You can read about New York writers in any book. Reading about these Philadelphia standouts is worth the price alone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book - great pictures, Feb 10 2003
By A. Sierra "Ari" (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews
This book is brilliant, pure genius. As soon as I saw that it's printed on a regular graf book, I fell in love with it. It has a brief historical account, but it's from the perspective of someone who actually lived the culture. This book has GREAT pictures and amazing designs that would rival Salvador Dali's genius. I love the murals, love the little tags and how Powers explains the different styles. Just a great book, one of the greatest books on graf I've ever seen.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good lookin, Nov 17 2002
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This is a good book to own, particularly as is documents the work of BLADE, SUROC and SMITH/SANE. Get it for the pics.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Scratching on the wall
This book rides totally on the surface of the misunderstood subculture of graffit writers. It fails to address the larger social issues of alienation and angst that most serious... Read more
Published on May 20 2002

1.0 out of 5 stars Same old same old...
This book is the same old one-sided ranting found in most graffiti books. It only tells one side of the story; the selfishness of most graffiti writers to place their egos on city... Read more
Published on May 20 2002 by jtomas23

4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Misdemeanors.
This book is poorly written, but I'm doubt that anyone is buying it for that. There is a nice chronological progression of pictures of various examples of grafitti - some of the... Read more
Published on Mar 21 2002 by arsenionavarro

5.0 out of 5 stars A great toilet companion.
Great, colorful pictures, memorable stories, and an superb summary on the history of graffiti. Worth buying for anyone interested in urban art or grahpic design.
Published on Feb 3 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars broadway elegant
This is by far the best graff book i have ever laid my hands on...Espo is a legend and knows exactly what to present about the culture and how to present it... Read more
Published on Jan 5 2002 by robflorig

5.0 out of 5 stars broadway elegant
This is by far the best graff book i have ever laid my hands on...Espo is a legend and knows exactly what to present about the culture and how to present it... Read more
Published on Jan 5 2002 by robflorig

5.0 out of 5 stars Where's the Film?
I've just finished my second read. As I thumb through some of the chapters on the specific graffiti writers, I sit and wonder when and/or if a screenplay will ever come out... Read more
Published on Oct 20 2001 by Chaz

1.0 out of 5 stars Self-serving and stupid
Stephen Powers wastes much of this book with inside jokes between himself and the taggers that he choses to write about. Read more
Published on May 9 2001 by ada-meb

5.0 out of 5 stars purely for enjoyment crew
for the uninitiated, this book is a tiny slice of the worldwide goings on you might one day be priveliged enough to sneek a peek into. this book, along with subway art etc. Read more
Published on Mar 20 2001 by swigs.pfe

4.0 out of 5 stars "Graffiti At the Millenium is a must have book"....
The Art of Getting over is a journey into the world of "Graffiti" art from its roots up until today! Read more
Published on Dec 30 2000 by www.urbandesignz.com

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