Zephyr “Graffiti Black Book/Scrapbook: 1978 & Beyond”

The new book from old school graffiti king, legend, and keeper of the culture Zephyr dropped a new book called “Graffiti Black Book/Scrapbook: 1978 & Beyond“.

New York City, 1970s: The city thrummed with an intense, electric energy mirrored in the vibrant graffiti covering subway trains and urban walls. Amid this creative surge, one name shone brightly: ZEPHYR. Born Andrew Witten, ZEPHYR became a legendary figure in this raw, rebellious art form. Under cover of night, he painted subway cars, ensuring his work would travel the city.

Starting his graffiti journey in 1977, ZEPHYR began a sketchbook in 1978—a true time capsule of the era. BEYOND THE STREETS now presents an exact reproduction, complete with ZEPHYR’s page-by-page commentary. Over time, this book grew into a vivid history of graffiti culture, with contributions from icons like MACKIE, BIL-ROCK, REVOLT, FREEDOM, and FUTURA. Filled with news clippings, ticket stubs, MTA items, photos, doodles, and more, it captures his passion for graffiti.

This visual archive vividly depicts life in NYC from the late ’70s to early ’80s, hinting at the ’90s, through the eyes of a graffiti pioneer—offering a rich, comprehensive view of a cultural revolution.

ZEPHYR
Graffiti Black Book/Scrapbook: 1978 & Beyond, 2024
240-Page, Full Color, Hardbound with Dust Jacket
10.5 x 14 in (26.7 x 35.6 cm)
First Edition
Published by BEYOND THE STREETS