Street Sketchbook: Inside the Journals of International Street and Graffiti Artists
With interest in graffiti and street art at a record high, the time is ripe for the first-ever volume to reveal the working methods and private fixations of more than 60 leading international street artists through their personal sketchbooks. Artists' sketchbooks offer exclusive access into the creative processtheir dog-eared, paint-splattered, sometimes crumbling pages have an intimate and visceral appeal. "Street Sketchbook" includes never-before-seen works by new and acclaimed figures such as Banksy (UK), Alexander Purdy (US), and more, as well as sketches that have formed the basis of large public works. Ingenious throughout, these sketchbooks epitomize the audacious originality of vision that defines the street art scene today.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0811861384
ISBN13:9780811861380
Release Date:November 2007
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Length:272 Pages
Weight:3.91 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 8.9" x 11.9"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 to Postsecondary
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
street sketch
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
if you are a lover of art, this book will not dissapoint. you don't have to be into graff to appreciate the dynamic and talent of these different artists. very good
Wonderful Peek
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
It's a wonderful peek into the inspirations of amazing artists. Nice insights. Great reference.
Invigorating and inspiring
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Highly recommended to anyone who wants to see the sketchbook roots of some of the most robustly energetic public art around. If you've ever been excited by any artist's sketchbook - from Leonardo to R. Crumb -- this belongs in your collection. The format is nice too: The book's blunted page corners and cover invites browsing and leaving it laying around for friends, like a children's book for adults. (As an aside, I really wish the guy who didn't get his copy delivered hadn't given the book such a low rating. It has unfairly skewed the rating of this gem down, and it's a solid five if there ever was one.) An all-good look at art worthy of your attention.
Great insight into modern art cultures
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
There are dozens of interesting and brilliant artists in this book and the author does a terrific job of picking out shots that illustrate their processes and style. I'd recommend this book strongly because of the rarity of the pictures taken directly from artist's most personal and raw medium.
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