Chaz Bojórquez

(2016)

Legendary artist Chaz Bojórquez the Godfather of Graffiti. In this stunning monograph, Bojórquez's artistic progression is revealed one decade at a time, beginning in the 1970's. His early interest in Los Angeles's native 'Cholo' style graffiti writing was later tempered by his work in Asian Calligraphy and his studies at Chouinard Art Institute. As the book unfolds through the decades, the diversity and range of Bojórquez's work becomes evident: street graffiti, paintings, logos, type intensive graphic design work and forays into cinema and fashion are all executed to the highest level. The illustrations are accompanied by fascinating stories about how Chaz started as an artist and includes an in-depth interview with Amanda Erlanson. Los Angeles art critic Peter Frank also contributes an essay in the telling of this artist's fascinating life story.

The original edition was published in September 2016 in 1500 copies.

The 50 years edition with "50 Years of West Coast Graffiti" on the dust jacket was released in 2019 in 300 signed and numbered copies.

Authors: Chaz Bojórquez, Peter Frank, Amanda Erlanson
Publisher: ZERO+ Publishing
Published: September 2016
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
Size: 31.1 x 25.7 cm
Pages: 184
ISBN: 9781937222437
Edition of: 300
Retail price: $125

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