An encyclopaedia of street culture for those who love Banksy or Irvine Welsh and want to know about the cutting-edge talents; past and present; who have shaped urban cool.This eye-catching insiders guide includes old-school graffiti legends; avant-garde street artists; film-makers; DJs; designers; writers and poets who have influenced urban culture. From the ground-breaking New York artists of the 1980s to the unique work of modern-day Iranians ndash; this book shows how street culture has penetrated every aspect of modern life.Street Knowledge includes work and exclusive interviews from some of the worlds most famous artists and talents; such as Banksy; David LaChapelle; Kelsey Brookes; Quik; Tony Kaye; Tama Janowitz; The KLF; Shawn Stussy; Obey; Irvine Welsh; Martha Cooper and Benjamin Zephaniah; as well as lesser-known and up-coming talents who are literally coming up from the streets to a gallery; cinema; clothes shop or mp3 player near you.It also looks at the cities where all this is happening right now and gives the reader a mini city-guide to where the hottest spots are to be found and where to eat sleep shop drink and check out the freshest art; design and fashion. This is the first time there has been an in-depth look at street culture by a major publisher.Literally too much going on within the pages of this unique book to do justice in one paragraphhellip;
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful Book!By SilverQuayNot only does this book have inspired ideas. it also has attainable ideas. I live in Australia this book has opened my eyes to the possibilities that already existed around me that I took for granted and undervalued.In most other publications. the rooms I loved were not readily or easily obtained or affordable. I couldnt just "pop over to France" for their wonderful flea markets. or attend massive outdoor markets in beautiful historic towns in America (although I would dearly love to) to get many of the "one off" treasures. I actually CAN find that lamp or rug. that chair or sofa and under Thoms direction have the confidence to mix and match fabrics. texture and colour. These things all existed and at attainable prices before but my eyes have now been opened to the new ways in which to pull a room together with no excuses!Thoms writing style made me laugh out loud (my favourite being a room with a "toiletless view")but must disagree with his statement that he is "stupid and simple" (as in Keep it Simple Stupid)as he is neither.I cried when I read his dedication to his mum.A beautiful book. with beautiful rooms that I love.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. OkBy rose thymePrett nice. good style. but I think I donated this book when I moved the last time.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love this book!By S. ShieldsOMG - do I love Thom Filicia! From the first time I saw his work transforming some truely hideous bachelor pads on "Queer Eye for the Strait Guy" I have been amazed by his vision and creativity. This book does not disapoint. Clearly written with many helpful tips and fabulous pictures - it was a great read from start to finish. I read most of it one morning -sitting by the fireplace in my livingroom with a cup of tea and a deck of paint swatches. I think Thom would approve.
