Mascots & Mugs: The Characters and Cartoons of Subway Graffiti - (Hardcover)

Mascots & Mugs is a comprehensive guide to the figurative elements in graffiti art, providing an in-depth exploration of the iconic characters that have earned their place in the street art pantheon.

With never-before-published photographs and rare artist interviews, this book traces the history of key characters from early examples by writers such as Stay High, Cliff 170, and Blade to later masters like Mode 2, Doze, and Tack.

The result is a host of outlandish visual sidekicks that have become so prevalent in graffiti art that any would-be king needs at least a few in his artistic arsenal.

Whether you're interested in cartoons, comics, graphic design, or the myriad ways in which this self-taught urban street art has influenced contemporary art landscape, Mascots & Mugs is a must-have reference work.

Don't miss out on this comprehensive guide to the figurative elements of graffiti art - order your copy today!