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

Writing the same name for over 25 years seems to lead into two possible scenarios: writers achieve a kind of individual peak of style and piecing, which is now constantly repeated with minor changes. Or the second, and by far more rare occurring one: writers who continuously work on their never-changing letters, facing the challenge to let their name look new, surprising and vivid with every latest piece.

In NEVER BE LATE, prime example of the latter category ROGER, presents a selection of 55 pieces from 2006 till today. Full colour panels in Vienna and hall of fame burners in Berlin, abandoned industrial black-and-white pieces and S-Bahn candy coloured quicks or dirty subways combined with perfect traffic shots in bright sunlight: these opposing couples hint the variety of surfaces he uses while at the same time each double page demonstrates the artist’s sheer endless ways of reshaping his name.

The remaining pages show hundreds of name and crew sketchings. Unlike other publications of the last years in which sketches are presented as perfect drafts for later pieces, you can follow ROGER working on ideas which sometimes need several attempts to become final outlines. While the pieces, as painted in public space, are intended to reach a broad audience of spectators, having access to these authentic sketches feels like a clandestine look into an intimate diary of style.

Analyzing ROGER’s scribbles you will find yourself checking the books’ first half again and again for possible executions of his ideas, but also wondering if you might have seen the product in traffic, online or if they have ever been realised at all. Don’t miss the chance to get the first print publication ever by one of Berlin's top notch writers!

100 pages, 22 x 19 cm, screen printed hardcover and additional dust jacket

Paper: Munken Lynx rough

NOGA, or Nation of Graffiti Artists was the utopian vision of Jack Pelsinger, who begged the city for a studio where kids of all talent levels could further their interests in the arts. The 1970s were a time in New York’s history where a request like this could be accommodated, the city leased the group a run-down storefront for $1 dollar a month in 1974. Like moths drawn to a light, the kids showed up, hundreds of them.

A ragtag bunch of teenagers helped him clear garbage from the space and build it out (while covering it in tags and pieces, of course). For some of them, it was the first time holding a brush or spray can. Some had painted a few trains before, and soon some of the biggest names of the era became regulars (SCORPIO, BLOOD TEA, ALI, STAN 153, SAL 161and CLIFF 159).

152 pages, Hardcover, 8" x 11"