Product Description

The art of graffiti is alive and well in this English city by the sea, where the city and artists are working together to turn what was considered a public nuisance into a legitimate and treasured part of the Brighton experience. In page after page of powerful images, the authors present a pictorial evolution of street art, displaying an incredible range of styles and talents. This book documents the history of Brighton graffiti, from the first crude tags that were meant to defile to the dazzling murals painted on the seawalls which extend along the coast, drawing graffiti crews from all over the world. These photographs are interspersed with quotes from the most important graffiti artists who have worked in Brighton. What emerges is an inspiring example of graffiti as a valid, respected and treasured art form within the town.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #202062 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-31
• Original language: German
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Review
Brighton Graffiti is a celebration of the bombs and burners that have brightened up the town, from legendary sites such as Tarner Park and the Moon to modern day council sponsored murals --Metro, Thursday 28 August 2008 p. 32

This book provides a colourful and very powerful example of just how impressive the writing is in Brighton...... Make sure you pick up this book if you want to view how smaller towns are able to hold their own against cities such as New York, London and Stockholm. --Crossfire, Friday 5 September 2008

The book itself is a darn nice book --www.hurtyoubad.com, 1 October 2008

Review
'This book provides a colourful and very powerful example of just how impressive the writing is in Brighton...... Make sure you pick up this book if you want to view how smaller towns are able to hold their own against cities such as New York, London and Stockholm.'

Review
"The book itself is a darn nice book"

Customer Reviews

Light and bright - like a.... torch
An orgy of colour and passion. This book will teach the public that not all graff is scribble and mindless vandalism. Some real pieces of art laid out in a handy coffee table book, famous graff names from the area have their say on what drives them.
Lets hope this book is the start of a collection of localised graff.