Subway Art

As a New Yorker I remember those graffitied trains back in the day. Beautiful art during difficult times.

This book has photography by 2 photographers who were devoted to capturing graffiti art at a time when lots of people, even the artists, did not know what it was. It documents art that was created in New York City at a unique time when graffiti for the purpose of art was being produce on trains. There were no galleries for Graffiti art so what a better way than to have your work shown than to paint it on a train that went throughout all of the city and suburbs. This was the start of spreading graffiti art around the world.

A classic book full of history, and it’s huge!

My grandson chose this as his Christmas present. He was very happy with his choice.

Subway Art Book is a part of my history. This was the book that all of us Graffiti writers tried to get our hands on. It was sold only in Art Supply Stores, But was always sold out.

It’s a classic. Nuff said.

The only thing that keeps this from being a 5-star review is that it left me wanting to know more about the artists. I wish there were even a dozen pages devoted to the people who created this art. But this is one beautiful book, I'll just find something to satisfy my curiosity about the creators.

The book looks great I love it and thank you …