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one of the three most popular reference books in our library, Walde’s
Graffiti Alphabets is a heavy, hardcover volume which offers an
international collection of fonts inspired by graffiti. Some of the
fonts are designed by writers who stick strictly to the art form, and
others are attributed to working graphic designers and artists’. Each
two-page spread shows the writer’s tag, followed by his or her location
(city, country), affiliations (i.e. crews), favorite letter, web
address, and then a short paragraph describing the writer’s favorite
mediums and materials, philosophy, or what s/he loves about graffiti.
The majority of the 150+ writers included are based in Europe, but
Asian, American, and South American writers are also included. Images
include one full page dedicated to the alphabet and usually a half-page
photograph of a piece or two. All color images are reproduced in full
matte color. This book is also available in French.--Jessica Fenster-Sparber
Walde, Claudia. Graffiti Alphabets. New York: Thames & Hudson, 2011. Print.
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