Once viewed as merely a blemish on the urban landscape, graffiti today has evolved into a legitimate art form in its own right, influencing entertainment, advertising, fashion and other creative industries worldwide.<p>In this unprecedented book, master graffiti artist Scape Martinez shows how he does his thing, offering streetwise advice to help other "writers" create maximum-impact, legally sanctioned work. Step by step, he lays out the philosophies and realities of the genre. From picking a "tag" and developing letterforms, to the logistics of prepping a wall and working a spray can in a painterly fashion, <i>Graff</i> will help you find your style and leave your mark - large and loud.<ul><li>A breakdown of the fundamental elements of graffiti-style - letters, character, backgrounds - and how they work together and intermingle with arrows, symbols, quotes and tags<li>From paper to wall, a start-to-finish approach for creating graffiti in various styles<li>5 on-site step-by-step demonstrations show the creation of various types of compositions, from throw ups to full-blown pieces</ul>Complete with a glossary and a timeline tracing graffiti history, <i>Graff</i> is the bible for street artists looking to elevate their work, graphic designers wanting to expand their vocabulary, and anyone interested in giving their work an edgy, urban look.