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Dazzling, at times outrageous, graffiti has been a part of our underground culture since the late 60s. It has morphed from Vandalism to Art -- harnessed by top-tier designers, co-opted by the music industry in their logos, stage shows and videos, and popularized by corporate goliaths in their advertising. The media has described graffiti as the first genuine teenage street culture since the fifties. In that sense, its a lot like rock n roll(New York magazine, Richard Goldstein, 1973). Yet, there has been no recent published history of this vast subculture, until now.The publication of FREIGHT TRAIN GRAFFITI (Abrams; $29.95), the only definitive history of this remarkable art form, features 1,000 full-color images of artworks and in-depth interviews with more than 125 train artists and writers. Hundreds of never-before-seen photographs span the styles evolution. The book presents the fascinating history of graffiti culture and includes the first-ever published history of monikers, the precursors of graffiti, developed by hobos and rail workers to communicate en route.The authoritative text from an all-star team of authors provides unprecedented perspective. Roger Gastman, who is based in Los Angeles, is co-publisher of the pop culture magazine SWINDLE, and has been involved with graffiti for 15 years. In 1993 he painted his first freight train. Darin Rowland, absorbed with both trains and graffiti, currently plays an active role in graffiti and other street culture in Philadelphia. The work of Ian Sattler, has appeared in a number of books and national magazines. He lives in Washington, DC.
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FREIGHT TRAIN GRAFFITI will inspire graffiti artists, graphic designers and urban culture buffs alike. Says Roger Gastman, As graffiti continues to permeate pop culture there is an ever-expanding group of people interested in learning more about the roots of the culture and unveiling the truths about its origins. Graffiti has changed and grown into a certified cultural phenomenon the world over.ORDER ON AMAZON