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4 produkter
4 produkter
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
397 kr
This new edition covers a beloved era in NYC subway train and station history with 66 new images and a new chapter on car interiors. Loaded with hundreds of large, full-bleed images, this second edition expands the work's visual documentation of two key decades in New York's subway train and station history. See images of the MTA system from the 1970s through the 1990s, a period that saw an unprecedented meteoric rise in global fame for a transit system. Captured here are the graffiti cars, grit, danger, and intrigue that defined the system's attitude and reputation. Tod Lange, artist, subway archivist, and native New Yorker, presents morethan 200 images of his favorite train lines, graffiti-painted cars,stations, subway yards, and work equipment that defined one of NewYork's bygone eras. It may have been a scary and dangerous place to some,but it was home to millions. Rail fans and those hankering for amemento of this period in New York City's history will appreciate thisrare look at trains that have since been turned into scrap metal or sunkto the bottom of the ocean.
Häftad, Engelska, 2009
302 kr
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Over 235 rare images of vintage New York City subway graffiti art, from the pioneers and masters of the 1970's to the 1990's. Ride back in time on the colorful New York City subway line of the 1970s to 1990s; the graffiti years, when subway cars became rolling metal canvases for some of the most notorious and influential graffiti “writers” of all time. Explore the amazing array of art work from the 1970s, '80s and '90s transit system “graveyards,” including the work of graffiti artists BLADE, GHOST, SENT, REAS, VEN, WOLF, and STRIDER, as well as many other talented “underdogs.” The era is richly illustrated with over 235 rare, never-before-published photographs accompanied by personal accounts from the writers talking about their art and recalling their wild antics. This is an informative, nostalgic look at New York subway graffiti.
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
371 kr
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A collection of high-quality images from the 1970s and 80s that capture works by Lee, Mono, Iz The Wiz, Baby168, OE3, P13, and many others!
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
397 kr
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Photographic chronicle of the history and evolution of New York subway signage, covering porcelain, wood, tin, and mosaic signs from the 1920s to the 1980s.Foreword by renowned transit photographer and historian Douglas GrotjahnVintage New York City Subway Signs: 1920s–1980s features over 350 historic photographs, chronicling the evolution of subway signs from the 1920s to the 1980s. Each image showcases the craftsmanship and cultural significance of these transit artifacts and rare collectibles.This book is an invaluable resource for architects, designers, urban planners seeking inspiration from New York City's unique design heritage, local historians, and collectors. With detailed descriptions and historical insights, it provides a look into the functional and aesthetic evolution of subway signage. Renowned transit photographer Douglas Grotjahn contributes his extensive archive of 35 mm Kodachrome color slides, as well as some black-and-white images, offering a vivid portrayal of the city's transit history.Features: Over 350 historic photographs of subway signage, with captionsCoverage of porcelain, wood, tin, and mosaic signsDetailed descriptions and historical context for each sign typeRare and unpublished images from private collections Photographs that capture the essence of life in past decades of American history, creating a vivid time capsule of New York City's neighborhoodsForeword by Douglas Grotjahn, renowned transit photographer and historianVintage New York City Subway Signs: 1920s–1980s captures the essence of New York City's subway system as more than just a mode of transportation, but as a canvas for great art. Highlighting the diversity and craftsmanship of subway signs, Lange reflects on their historical significance and cultural impact. His narrative transports readers through the golden era of New York City's transit history, where signs served not only as directional guides but as distinctive symbols of the city's identity.