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Blade: King of Graffiti
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BLADE has already told his life story through graffiti. Now, over forty years into his career and armed with an incredible memory, BLADE sits down with Chris Pape to reflect on growing up in the Bronx in the turbulent 1970s, and recounts the highs and lows of his storied career, holding nothing back. BLADE is considered The King of Graffiti because, by 1980, after painting 5,000 wildly creative trains, he stopped counting. This book parallels the New York graffiti movement almost from its inception, moving through its glory years in the mid-1970s, when BLADE earned his title, and ending in the global art scene, where he remains a major presence. BLADE helped New York graffiti become internationally famous by making it look fun, and, for reasons of quantity, quality, and, perhaps above all, for sheer spirit, BLADE may very well be the most popular graffiti artist with his peers. Chris Pape was born in 1960. He grew up on the upper west side of Manhattan where he watched the birth of the graffiti movement. He currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Elsa, and their kids, Cora and Dash.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US) (18 May 2014) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 076434661X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0764346613 |
| Dimensions | 22.61 x 3.05 x 27.94 cm |
by Stoat Face
A great insight to a graffiti legend. I must for any serious graffiti writers and fans. This documents one of the greats and does it well
by ross colley
Propa good book documented blades work nicely
by John Mortslaker
Blade was there in the beginning!!! This book covers very well the early days of graff. Blade remembers things well and he dont need to boast, because its all in the photos. Say what you will about Blades style, but he has really earned the title “King”. The writing got me really into the times, and with the photos i could almost feel the combo of weed and aerosol in my nose. Ive personally met Blade and he was a great guy who seems to enjoy life and is proud of what he has accompliced. A must read for those who want to know where graff comes from.
by aj.mcdonagh-townsend
met this guy in brighton jam, well a humble and worthy king.
the book is the bomb, no pun intended.
peace king blade.
by Colin Stanier
My son chose this to assist his art A level study. Fabulous book.
by Dan J.
Amazing!
by Amazon Customer
A Must buy ????
by A. Bettsworth
very good