Kings Way – The Beginnings of Australian Graffiti
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Jun 10, 2009 at 11:45 |
Kings Way is, without a doubt, the most significant piece of literature
on the beginnings of Australian and in particular Melbourne's graffiti
culture that has ever been produced. It acts as a bible, chronicle and
visual encyclopaedia of the evolution and rise of this influential
subculture through 80s and early 90s and pays tribute to Melbourne's
early writers and crews that helped build their city's international
reputation as a graffiti style capital.
Mapping the progression of styles, influences and key players in the
graf scene the attention to detail is unmatched. Over the last two years
co-authors and Australian graffiti veterans Duro Cubrilo, Martin Harvey
and Karl Stamer have painstakingly crafted Kings Way into a 384 page
book featuring over 12 hundred full-colour images with contributions by over 60 people including the
likes of Bathy, Chose, Duel, Duet, Krisy, Merda, New2, Paris, Peril, Puzle, Ransom and Ron the Train Driver. A serious task.
As well as the regular edition of the book which will be available from July 1st, 2009 for AUD$64.99 via Melbourne University Press
and all good book stores, the guys will also be releasing 200 hand-numbered limited edition versions of the book which feature a
protective slipcase box, foil detail, unique end paper design and
images and are each individually signed by the authors. Lifelounge
will be stocking the limited edition version so we'll keep you posted
on its release.
Click on the thumbnails to the right of this post to see samples from the book and if you're in Melbourne on July 18th the book's official launch will be held at the Australian Center for the Moving Image (ACMI). Check the Kings Way Blog for updates and more info.
Posted By: Luke Lucas
Tags: Art, Books, Limited Edition, Graffiti, Mad Skills, 80s, Documentary, Street Art, 90s
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