Freight Train Graffiti 2023
In 2023, a new edition of the highly-praised 2006 book, co-authored by Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland, and Ian Sattler, has been released under the title “FREIGHT TRAIN GRAFFITI.” This updated edition offers a more expansive and impressive presentation, featuring over 500 additional images, a larger trim size, and an enhanced hardcover. It stands as a more comprehensive and bold second edition to the original book, celebrated as the definitive account of the history of freight train graffiti.
Roger Gastman, reflecting on the journey to bring this edition to life, shared, “After several years of contemplating how to reissue this book, it has finally come to fruition. We navigated challenges such as working with old CDs containing images, inaccessible Quark files, and other technical complexities from earlier computer eras to reimagine FREIGHT TRAIN GRAFFITI in a manner that aligns with our original vision. This new edition incorporates an additional 500-plus images while remaining faithful to the era it chronicles.”
The book is a treasure trove of creativity, boasting more than 1,500 full-color illustrations and featuring in-depth interviews with over 125 train artists and writers. Among its many assets are numerous previously unseen photographs that span the evolution of this artistic style. The text, contributed by a team of esteemed authors, offers unparalleled insights, including a historical account of “monikers” and the graffiti precursors developed by hobos and rail workers for communication during their journeys. “FREIGHT TRAIN GRAFFITI” serves as an inspiring resource for artists, graphic designers, enthusiasts of urban culture, and anyone with an interest in the world of graffiti.
FREIGHT TRAIN GRAFFITI: Expanded 2nd Edition Book, 2023
Full-Color Hardcover, 488 Pages
9 x 12 in (22.86 x 30.48cm)
Published by BEYOND THE STREETS
Written by Roger Gastman, Darin Rowland & Ian Sattler
This item is available for purchase on a PRE-ORDER basis, and will not ship for 3 – 4 weeks. Check BeyondTheStreets.com for details & pre-orders.
