http://www.graffiti.org/index/ongoing.htmlThe publication of FREIGHT TRAIN GRAFFITI (Abrams; $29.95; May 2006), the only definitive history of this remarkable art form, features 1,000 full-color images of artworks and in-depth interviews with more than 125 train artists and "writers." Hundreds of never-before-seen photographs span the style's evolution. The book presents the fascinating history of graffiti culture and includes the first-ever published history of "monikers," the precursors of graffiti, developed by hobos and rail workers to communicate en route.
The authoritative text from an all-star team of authors provides unprecedented perspective. Roger Gastman, who is based in Los Angeles, is co-publisher of the pop culture magazine SWINDLE, and has been involved with graffiti for 15 years. In 1993 he painted his first freight train. Darin Rowland, absorbed with both trains and graffiti, currently plays an active role in graffiti and other street culture in Philadelphia. The work of Ian Sattler, has appeared in a number of books and national magazines. He lives in Washington, DC.
FREIGHT TRAIN GRAFFITI
Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland and Ian Sattler
Published by Abrams
$29.95 June 2006, paperback with flaps
1,000 full-color images of graffiti artworks
352 pages, 6 1/4 x 8 1/2"
0-8109-9249-3
