Martha Cooper - Tag Town: The Evolution of New York Graffiti Writing 1963–1982

Product description

Cooper's photographs open the door to understanding the culture’s aesthetics and communication.

The book includes rare street pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Kenny Scharf, whose early work helped shape the rise of street art, as well as quotes from graffiti pioneers Blade and Snake 1. Long out of print since its first release in 2008, this photographic chronicle explores the evolution of styles, signatures, and street presence, offering a vital historical record of urban creativity in public space.