• Cover of the book 'Graffiti Asia' by Ryo Sanada and Suridh Hassan. The illustration features a stylized, intricate design with elements including a large head with an open mouth, Asian architectural structures, palm trees, a dragon, and waves. The color scheme is predominantly orange, red, and white, with the title 'Graffiti Asia' and the authors' names in the upper right corner.
  • Open book from 'Graffiti Asia' showing two pages with photos of graffiti artists. The left page features an artist spray painting on a green shutter door. The right page shows another artist working on a wall, with a quote below about painting near home and interactions with police.
  • Open book from 'Graffiti Asia' showing a page with multiple photos of graffiti. The images include colorful graffiti art on walls, a person riding a bicycle in front of a large graffiti piece, and various graffiti tags and designs.
  • Back cover of 'Graffiti Asia' by Ryo Sanada and Suridh Hassan. The green text box details the book's focus on graffiti in several Asian countries, including artist interviews and a documentary. The right side features a detailed red and orange illustration with Asian-inspired designs, including an elephant and a spray can.
  • Open book from 'Graffiti Asia' showing two pages with photos of graffiti in Shenzhen by YYY and NAN. The images feature vibrant, abstract graffiti art on old, textured walls and structures.
  • Open book from 'Graffiti Asia' showing a page with multiple photos of graffiti. The images include colorful graffiti art on various surfaces, including a dilapidated building and walls with different graffiti styles and designs including the work of 'Reach' from Taiwan.
  • Open book from 'Graffiti Asia' showing a page with multiple nighttime photos of graffiti. The images depict various graffiti pieces on walls and shutters in an urban environment, illuminated by streetlights.
  • Open book from 'Graffiti Asia' showing a colorful, detailed illustration on the left page. The right page features an 'About the Authors' section, providing information about Ryo Sanada and Suridh Hassan, their background in independent documentaries and books, and their work with the SRK production company.
  • Close-up of a DVD from 'Graffiti Asia.' The DVD features intricate red and white artwork similar to the book's cover, with the title 'Graffiti Asia' and logos for SRK and Laurence King.

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Discover "Graffiti Asia" - A Rare and Collectible Exploration of Asian Graffiti Art

"Graffiti Asia" is the first book to examine the spread of graffiti across Asia, focusing on Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, and Taiwan, as well as including insights from the Philippines, China, and Singapore. This rare and collectible book offers an in-depth look into the vibrant world of Asian graffiti art.

Through interviews with local artists, "Graffiti Asia" provides a unique insight into the lives of graffiti artists in countries far removed from graffiti's origins in the US. The book explores the most popular graffiti locations, the varying attitudes towards graffiti art in each country, and the network of established and emerging artists across the region.

The authors, SURIDH HASSAN and RYO SANADA, traveled extensively around Asia to collect all the material firsthand. They photographed graffiti pieces, throw-ups, drip tags, and more, while conducting interviews with featured artists to bring authentic and diverse perspectives to the book.

"Graffiti Asia" is packaged with a DVD that includes a 28-minute documentary by the authors, providing an additional visual and narrative experience. This book is a must-have for graffiti and street art enthusiasts, offering a rare and collectible glimpse into the dynamic and evolving world of Asian graffiti.

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, June 2nd 2010

Language: English

Hardcover: 128 pages

Dimensions: 22.23 x 1.91 x 22.23cm