Alex Pardee Awful Resilient Book

Still warm from the printers is the newest book from Alex Pardee, "Awful / Resilient." Open the cover and enter the incredible world of Pardee - inhabited by a disturbing menagerie of misfit monsters and improbable superheroes plucked from the very nightmares of childhood. Available now at the Upper Playground online store.

All You Need To Know About Graffiti Is In This Book

A project by Benoit Olive: "Graffiti is often misunderstood, and it is difficult for a graffiti writer to explain what he feels about it. I have been asked by a book publisher to write few pages to explain to teenagers how to practice graffiti. After hours and hours I came to the conclusion there was nothing to teach about it except providing the tool to do it. The new generation needs to discover it by practising it instead of reading lessons. Rather than a long sterile speech debating on the good or bad virtues I created my own book to share my point of view through a conceptual message."

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Arabic Graffiti Book

"A recently published book titled Arabic Graffiti by From Here to Fame Publishing documents street art from “freight trucks of Lebanon, along village alleyways in Bahrain, on the bullet-riddled walls of Palestine, or adorning the walls of Western metropolises and designer bags.” It showcases a spread of Arabic calligraphy from the Middle East to urban art niches in Iran, France, the UK, Germany, and Canada."

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Art Shows in London April 28th Onwards

Alex Fakso's 'Fast Or Die' Book Launch

Alex Fakso became involved with photography since the early 90s when he acquired a camera to capture his own pieces on trains. His new book, 'Fast Or Die', documents life on the subways with imagery taken from across the globe, from the UK to the US, and as far as Russia and Japan.

This time Fakso expands his view beyond graffiti and shows images of ordinary people, common people plunged into the underground chaos: portraits of people running, taking the subway, sleeping on docks, sneaking into tunnels.

Friends from childhood and sharing the same passion for street art and urban culture, Alex Fakso and 55DSL creative director, Andrea Rosso have been brought together again with this new project. To support the project 55DSL have created six tees with pics and graphics taken from the book. Fast or Die will be available together with tees in selected 55DSL stores worldwide.

55DSL are launching the t-shirts and book at an exhibition of Alex's images at 55DSL's Studio55 (10a Newburgh St, London) in London on April 28th.

'The Reign Of Pink'
By Buff Monster
29.04.11 - 29.05.11
This is the premier London solo show from renowned Californian street artist Buff Monster. Featuring paintings on board, installation work and also the release of a limited edition print.

Celebrating 10 years of the king of pink Buff Monster has created a brand new body of work expanding on and revisiting familiar themes that he has become synonymous with. The artist has become famous for his signature candy pink bubbles, drips, ice cream sundaes, breasts and Japanese-inspired cutesy winged characters (also called Buff Monsters) which bring a smile to the face. As well as his highly collectable fine art paintings Buff Monster is known all over the world for his collectible toys and design projects.

Stolenspace Gallery
Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
E16QL

The night will see Kids Of Grime aka photographer Verena Stefanie's first solo exhibition and equally important the first ever Grime photography exhibition.

Verena's documentary of grime has evolved into a project that involves all artists-emcees, moments, radio sets, studio sessions, something which goes behind the scenes and gives an insight into it, something to show in the future what was going in the present time. Although she has photographed numerous big names, Skepta, P Money, Newham Generals etc. she endeavours to show no partiality towards anyone, instead she supports talent over hype.

Monsters Of Art 20 Years Of Havoc

A definite collectable book by On The Run. It chronicles 20 years of the lives & tales of one of Europe's most prolific train bombing crews, MOAS. Check the teaser book on ISUU HERE. Official release is on the 29th April and they will be doing a release party in Berlin on the 6th May!

Isaac Salazar

Incredible folding and cutting of individual pages from books by paper-artist, Isacc Salazar....

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Alex Fakso New Book Fast or Die

"Fast or Die" - New Book Release

"Fast or Die is Alex Fakso’s latest photographic project, which came to life after four years of travelling around the world, from London to the US, and as far as Russia and Japan. Metropolitan narratives are immortalized in 60 shots: portraits of people running, taking the subway, sleeping on docks, sneaking into tunnels. Fakso follows his subjects taking part in the action, moving along with them, following them until he manages to document instants and moments of their days, thus creating snapshots that contain stories, details and sensations. This time Fakso expands his view beyond graffiti and tracks a robust framework of the metropolitan scenario embracing the people who inhabit it. Here are Images of ordinary people, common people plunged into the underground chaos; Fast or Die is a powerful photo strip describing the world through the subways. A reportage of the contemporary underground...."

by Alex Fakso
text by Andrea Caputo
Alessandro Zuek Simonetti
978-88-6208-164-1
language: english
pages: 112
illustrations: 50
binding: paperback
release: spring 2011

Black & Grey Tattoo Book

"Black & Grey Tattoo" is a mammoth work. Comprising over a thousand pages, it is one of the largest - if not the largest - tattoo book ever published! Its three large-format volumes are contained inside a lavish and sturdy hardcover box. The set explores a monochrome art form through a kaleidoscope of the most widely diverse interpretations and craftsmanly techniques, performed by tattoo artists from all parts of the world.




Buy this monster for approx. 166GBP HERE.

Equilibrium Bookcase

From studio Malagana Design comes the Equilibrium Bookcase, built with several modules and cubes piled upon eachother.

Ninja Tune XX Book Release

For their 20th Anniversary, one of UK's best underground record labels, Ninja Tune has been releasing a load of merch/music/events this year, including a new book. This 192 page book is written by Stevie Chick. Entitled, "20 Years of Beats & Pieces" is a stylish and exhaustive survey telling the story of the record label, the artists themselves, their art and the ways in which their influence was and still is felt in larger culture. Including exclusive interviews with many of the key artists and label staff from Ninja Tune and its successful subsidaries including Big Dada & Counter Records.





Buy it HERE.

Everfresh Blackbook

Everfresh Collective's new "BlackBook" looks really nice.... Reppin' Melbourne art all the way.







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Sickboy New Box Set

Busted Parachute Box Set / Edition: 60

Book
1 x Limited edition hardcover book in red with gold embossed text. The book is hand-finished inside with sketches (click here to view), and is signed and numbered by Sickboy
Size: 216mm x 151mm
Paper selected: 170gsm Matt Coated, Colour throughout
Pagination: 84pp with over 120 images

Screen-Prints
‘Heart’s Desire’: 1 x 3-colour screen-print on 280g antique China White Keaykolour paper printed by POW
‘Still Alive’: 1 x 2 colour screen-print on 280g antique white Keaykolour paper printed by POW
Size: 216mm x 151mm
Signed, numbered and embossed by the artist

*All prints are separated by Sickboy screen-printed glassine protection papers in gold, printed by POW

Gojin Ishihara Book Art

Gojin Ishihara is a Japanese artist who specialised in macabre, scary and downright disturbed imagery for mainly childrens books in Japan during the 70's and 80's. If I was a child seeing this, I think that this artist would have given me nightmares for years to come! His illustrations are both grotesque & fascinating and had me actually thinking of trying to buy some of the publications he has worked on...

Kappa (river imp), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972

Jorōgumo (lit. "whore spider"), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972

Tenjō-sagari (ceiling dweller), Illustrated Book of Japanese Monsters, 1972

Burning Hell (Illustrated Book of Hell, 1975)

Demons of the Orient (The Complete Book of Demons, 1974)

Kaiketsu Lion-Maru (sonosheet book, 1972)

Kaiketsu Lion-Maru (sonosheet book, 1972)

The secretary who spied for 18 years (from Spy Wars)

Check out Pinktentacle's post to see even more pages from his various publications...[VIA]

Art Events Thursday 8th July Onwards

Black Rat Projects is hosting the book launch for "Street Studio" - an exclusive behind the scenes look at how street art has entered the mainstream
When : Thursday 8th July 2010 at 6pm - 9PM
Where : Black Rat Projects, Thru Cargo Garden, Arch 461, 83 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY



KZN Clan (Turin)- Heavy industry Show
Graffik 284 Portobello Rd, London, W10 5TE

PlanetPatrol's summer exhibition will featuring a selection of limited edition prints and original work, including: Matt Stuart (Street Photography), Eelus (Stencil Artist), Sal (Japanese Fine Artist), Peter Taylor (Illustrator), Dran & Bom.K (Street Artists), Alexandros Vasmoulakis (Street Artist) & Sonia Pang (Fine Art).
The exhibition will run from the 9th through to the 18th of July.
Preview on the 8th from 6-9pm.
The Gallery (Entrance situated on Edward's St)
Stoke Newington Church St N16 OJS