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More copies of this ISBN:Getting Up: Subway Graffitti in New Yorkby Craig Castleman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:andquot;Getting Upandquot; is the term used by graffiti andquot;artistsandquot; to describe their success in making their mark on the New York subway system. Through candid interviews, New Yorker Craig Castleman documents the inside story of the lives and activities of these young graffitists. Review:andquot;Getting Up is urban mass transit's answer to The Right Stuff, Tom Wolfe's exploration of the space program.... Though Castleman lacks Wolfe's glitzy style, he illuminates a culture through straightforward reporting of its jargon and shared mythology. Rather than making excuses for the chaotic writing that can make New York subways such an eyesore, Castleman merely describes the loosely knit society that creates it. With a descriptive, rather than analytical, approach he lets the graffiti 'writers' speak for themselves. Their language paints a portrait of the subculture that is like their art, extremely vital.andquot; - Jeff Reid, In These Times Synopsis:Through candid interviews, New Yorker Craig Castleman documents the inside story of the livesand activities of these young graffitists. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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