In the graffiti world it's the name that brings the fame, but what about the figural components of this urban typography? Some of the most iconic pieces in the history of graffiti have earned their place in the pantheon with the help of a masterfully rendered figure that lends additional presence to these works. Mascots & Mugs is the first book to examine these integral elements of graffiti art, and it traces the history of these characters from the earliest examples by writers such as Stay High, Cliff 170, and Blade, to those of later masters such as Mode 2, Doze, and Tack. Drawing inspiration from Saturday morning television, printed comic strips, and the dense urban landscape itself, graffiti writers...
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Filled with over 150 brash drawings, paintings, and signage, Todd James is a dense catalog of recent work from the internationally known artist and designer. James’ commercial work over the last fifteen years has helped shape the aesthetic of contemporary youth culture, and his logos for clients like The Source, Eminem, Mobb Deep, The Beastie Boys and Redman remain some of rap music’s most enduring icons. As the current production designer for...
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FUZZ ONE is the staggering true story of a raucous and wholly unsupervised childhood in the Bronx of the 1970’s. Vincent Fedorchak here hilariously narrates a wild tale rife with adolescent braggodocio and deadpan period details, taking us on a rough ride through a deteriorating Bronx jungle/wonderland where property value was plummeting and kids ruled the streets. Whether executing a gonzo graffiti mission in...
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