Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents

Hardback

Main Details

Title Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Nicholas Ganz
Edited by Tristan Manco
SeriesStreet Graphics / Street Art
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:392
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 221
Category/GenreGraffiti and street art
ISBN/Barcode 9780500514696
ClassificationsDewey:751.73
Audience
General
Edition New Edition
Illustrations Illustrated in colour and black and white throughout

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 5 May 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

With over 2,000 pictures of artworks from more than 180 international artists, no other book is remotely so comprehensive or up to date. Nicholas Ganz combines his own first-hand experiences with quotes from the artists themselves to offer a true insider's perspective of the key trends and style developments that have made graffiti what it is today: a global phenomenon.

Author Biography

Tristan Manco is a graphic designer based in Hove, England, and pioneering author of books on the graffiti and the international street art scenes. He has published multiple books with Thames and Hudson, including Street Logos, Graffiti Brasil, Street Sketchbook: Journeys, Big Art / Small Art and Make Your Mark. Nicholas Ganz, aka keinom, is a German graffiti artist, writer and photographer who has travelled worldwide documenting graffiti art. He has published multiple titles with Thames & Hudson.

Reviews

'Brilliantly charts the developments and trends of what has now become a truly global phenomenon' - Computer Arts 'I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the visual arts' - The Art Book 'Ganz combines his own first-hand experiences with quotes from the artists themselves to offer a true insider's perspective' - New Design