The Russian Criminal Tattoo Archive presents highlights from FUEL’s singular collection of authentic material on this subject. Previously unpublished in its original form, this work comprises ink on paper drawings by Danzig Baldaev, the photographic albums of Arkady Bronnikov and prisoner portraits by Sergei Vasiliev. The selection is contextualised with insights from Mark Vincent PhD (author and academic specialising in the Soviet Gulag) and Alison Nordström (photography scholar, writer and curator).

The meticulous depictions of tattoos by prison guard Danzig Baldaev are reproduced in facsimile, authenticated by his signature and stamp, alongside his handwritten notes on the reverse. The paper has yellowed with age, giving the exquisite drawings a visceral temporality – almost like skin.

Sergei Vasiliev’s photographs portray inmates in startling intimacy. He achieves a remarkable level of trust within the closed criminal society, a strict hierarchy, where outsiders are viewed with hostile suspicion.

Arkady Bronnikov’s collection of photographs are shown in the albums in which they were collected. Used exclusively to aid police in their investigations, they depict a motley line-up of assorted body parts.

This unique book is the only publication of primary material on this subject, highlighting the pioneering methods of these three individuals used to document this unique phenomenon.

256 Pages, Hardcover, 20.8 x 27.3 cm

A wave of protest is in the air and on the walls! A new generation of politicized artists, designers and communicators the world over are using stencil art as an accessible yet powerful means of giving voice to their ideas. The Stencil Graffiti Handbook sees Tristan Manco back on the streets. Through an incomparable network of street-art contacts, gained through over two decades of immersion in the scene, Manco has scoured the globe to find the most interesting street artists working today – those operating outside of the mainstream market of ‘Urban Art’ and beneath the radar of everyone but the true cognoscenti.

Exploring the medium’s applications within grassroots activism as well as the contemporary craft scene, Manco brings this thriving artform to light. Showing both process and results, The Stencil Graffiti Handbook dives into street art’s essential elements – place, space, technique and subject – before taking to the streets to see how, where and why stencil graffiti is king. Also featuring studio visits with artists and practical, step-by-step guidance via artist-led projects, with specially commissioned instructional illustrations by the renowned Colombian collective Instituto Bogotano de Corte, The Stencil Graffiti Handbook is an unmissable education and inspiration for anyone with an open mind and a rebellious spirit.

288 Pages, Paperback, 18 x 23.2 cm

Graffiti is a form of free expression of human. Modern graffiti came into being and peaked during the second half of the 20th century, with youngster establishing their identities in the streets and artists who yearned to convey their opinions concerning social and political matters.

This book starts with the history and culture of subway graffiti, the most well-known style of graffiti. Parallel with the subway graffiti, stencil graffiti, one of the most authentic form of street art will be introduced. The third chapter will pay attention to the wheatpaste graffiti which is a variant of commercial advertisement. After introducing three most important forms of graffiti, the creation process and techniques will be presented to show the readers how the actual scene of creation is for graffiti artists. Last but not least, the fifth chapter showcases a large number of graffiti works of various styles.

224 Pages, Hard Cover, 20.4 x 27.4 cm

In 1984, the groundbreaking Subway Art brought graffiti to the world. 30 years on, the bible of the street-art movement is back and better than ever.

• With over 70 fresh photographs not included in the original edition.

• In new introductions Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant recall how they gained entry to the New York City graffiti community in the 1970s and 1980s.

• New afterwords continue the story from the decline of the subway graffiti scene in the late 1980s to its unexpected rebirth as a global art movement.

• The authors bring us up to date on how the lives of the original subway artists have unfolded, and mourn the loss of several writers to the darker forces of the street.

128 pages, softcover, 23.5 x 33.5 cm

The story of Melbourne graffiti king Wisp

Authored by Puzle Press

Hard Cover

250mm x 250mm

108 Pages – Full Colour Gloss

Over 200 Old-School Images

In recent times, a growing number of creative practitioners has been busy reviving the seemingly-lost art of hand-lettering, in a bid to return the sincerity and warmth of the human touch to our predominantly digital lives.

The 2021 rerelease of ‘Handstyle Lettering’ in conjunction with Victionary’s 20th anniversary is a delightful showcase of artwork from around the world that are anything but unvaried.

Besides featuring interviews that offer insights into top artists’ minds and an expanded step-by-step guide/practice area for perfecting the craft, the book also comes with a special beginner-friendly calligraphy pen-and-nib set by renowned British companies Manuscript and D. Leonardt & Co. to kickstart your creative journey.

• A special 20th anniversary boxset edition rerelease with a beginner friendly calligraphy pen-and-nib set by renowned British companies Manuscript and D. Leonardt & Co

• Comprises a showcase by sought-after artists, interviews, and an expanded step-by-step guide/practice section for beginners/perfecting the craft

• Book: 256 pages, 205 x 190 mm, paperback, packed boxed in a slipcase with calligraphy pen

Custom Lettering of the 20s and 30s is a celebration of the stunning and stylistically varied headline lettering that existed before the advent of phototypesetting or the computer. This unique publication collects over 4,500 examples of custom lettering from the heyday of Art Deco and the experimental modernity of the Futurists – from geometric sans, elegant brush scripts, and heavy industrial serifs to hand-drawn eccentricities and outré display type. A cornerstone of any type-lovers library. 22.5 x 22.5 cm, 576 Pages. About the Author Rian Hughes is an award-winning graphic designer, illustrator, comic artist, author, and typographer. From his studio, Device, he has produced watches for Swatch, Hawaiian shirts, logo designs for Batman and Spiderman, and an iconoclastic revamp of comic hero Dan Dare. A retrospective monograph of his work, Art, Commercial, was published in 2002. Rian's recent books include Culture: Ideas Can be Dangerous and Lifestyle Illustration of the 60s, and his comic strips have been collected in Yesterday's Tomorrows. Leslie Cabarga is the author of more than two dozen books on design, including Logo, Font & Lettering Bible.

Filled with the illest cross stitch patterns with a hip hop twist, Cross Stitch or Die Tryin' is a must for all crafty hip hop fans. Whether you’re living the thug life or bringing da ruckus, as long as you've still got love for the streets you'll find classic hop hop quotes and statements that make dope wall art, patches and cushions. Why not make a homemade gift for a hip hop loving friend? Stitching up classics like Drop it Like it’s Hot, Mo Money Mo Problems or Sippin' on Gin and Juice to adorn your kitchen wall is a no-brainer!

Cross Stitch or Die Tryin' features 30 patterns that speak to all hip hop lovers who aren't afraid to show their nerdier side. Crafty hip hop aficionados of all ages will be able to appreciate the patterns, many of which are beginner friendly and can be completed in a couple of hours. And don't sweat the technique; experienced cross stitcher Kate Blandford gives you easy-to-follow instructions with information on what materials you will need and helpful tricks no matter what level you're at. So grab your hoops and needles and show the world that you may have 99 problems but cross stitching ain’t one!

Paperback, 92 pages, 19x 25 cm

Dokument Press
ISBN: 9789188369703