TY - BOOK AU - Gastman,Roger AU - Neelon,Caleb TI - The history of American graffiti SN - 9780061698781 AV - GT3913.A2 G37 2010 U1 - 751.730973 22 PY - 2010/// CY - New York PB - Harper Design KW - Graffiti KW - United States KW - History KW - Street art N1 - "The definitive story behind the most influential art form of the last one hundred years. Tracing the evolution of the medium from its early freight-train days to its big-city boom on the streets of New York City and Philadelphia, and to its modern-day influences, this volume is a compelling look at the key moments, places, and players in an art form distinctly American in flavor yet global in its reach"--Jacket flap; Precursors --; From a name to a masterpiece --; New York City's golden years --; New York City brings graffiti to the world --; American graffiti --; From bust to boom --; The open playing field ER -