Bay Area Graffiti

Like the region it hails from, this compilation is cool, colorful and idiosyncratic and will appeal to anyone interested in graffiti, photography, the San Francisco Bay Area, and especially art and the creative process.
While serving as serious documentation of a specific art form, the book also has a refreshing sense of playfulness (check out the upper right-hand photo on page 40, for example).
In addition to the excellent photos, the book is full of the insightful and even moving comments of the artists themselves, along with some pretty wild stories (like the one about the guy who falls off a building to avoid the cops, wakes up with broken arms, and drives himself to the hospital using his knees to steer).
If you’re into graffiti art, you’ll definitely want to check it out. If you never thought graffiti was your thing, this book blows past the stereotypes to provide an entertaining and eye-opening look into what a vibrant and passionate art form it can be.

This is a loving and overdue tribute to the art and artists of the Bay Area graffiti scene.

Review by Cali

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