Blaze : The Birth of Oakland Graffiti
Overview
BLAZE: The Birth of Oakland Graffiti is a photographic memoir of Oakland's early graffiti scene, told by Steven Johnson, who wrote as BLAZE. Drawing on his experiences beginning in 1983, Johnson traces his development as a young writer and recalls the yards, walls, crews, and artists that shaped his years painting in the East Bay.
Personal recollections appear alongside photographs and black-book artwork, preserving pieces and moments from a changing urban landscape. From early lettering experiments to more ambitious characters and compositions, the book offers an inside view of learning the craft and finding an artistic voice.
For readers interested in graffiti, street art, hip-hop culture, and Bay Area history, BLAZE presents one participant's account of a formative period in Oakland graffiti.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798182923880
- ISBN-10: 9798182923880
- Publisher: IND Pub
- Publish Date: October 2026
- Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.57 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.45 pounds
- Page Count: 208
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