When defining graffiti we can say that it is a type of writing or drawing that is painted and made on surfaces like walls and bridges, usually at public spaces as a form of artistic expression without any type of legal permission and in the sight of the public. The range may vary from to simply written words and phrases to elaborate wall paintings. It is developing as an art form in the USA rapidly. While some may hold the opinion that graffiti is an art, it is distasteful in numerous ways too. In order to understand the need for graffiti and vandalism removal and paint overspray removal, here are some arguments.

It is illegal to vandalize and do graffiti

Graffiti is completely illegal, and if the artist doesn’t have a license or permit to perform graffiti art in public, it is considered as vandalism. While proper street artists take the permission of the local government to paint on murals, many people don’t bother. And in that case, it is considered illegal. Every year the US government spends about 12 billion dollars each year in order to deal with graffiti and vandalism removal. It is necessary for people to play their part in preventing this illegal activity and contribute to the paint overspray removal in the public areas too.

It is inappropriate

Graffiti is often considered distasteful and vulgar due to the phrases and images used in it. That is why not every type of graffiti is considered a work of art. Many people who perform this type of graffiti are vandalizing. Especially if the public and the commercial area they choose are adjoined with some school, and teaching institute, or office. It reflects that the managers of the place have no control over the environment. That is why graffiti and vandalism removal is especially needed as well as the service of paint overspray removal.

It opens gateways to other crimes and is used to mark territory

Many gangs and local thugs use the means of graffiti to mark their territory in areas. In case that territory is breached by the opposing party, it results in many crimes. This scenario is very dangerous and anything related to gangs and thugs should be stopped immediately. So the process of graffiti and vandalism removal, as well as paint overspray removal, is very important.

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BLURB:

This is a nostalgic, visual account of the best time and place to be a graffiti writer. In the 1980s, brothers Kenny, a.k.a. KEY, and Paul, a.k.a. CAVS, immersed themselves in the graffiti scene in the Boogie Down Bronx, dutifully photographing hundreds of pieces on now-discontinued MTA subway cars and capturing their proud comrades before, during, and after the act. “Bombing” “White Elephants” with their pilot markers and documenting them with their cameras, which they always carried, they were on the ride of their lives—until 1989, when the last painted train was removed from service. Tags by names like QUIK, IZTHEWIZ, and many others appear here in color exposures, and dozens of artists share stories and drop knowledge with no filter. A foreword by graffiti historian Henry Chalfant, coproducer of Style Wars—the seminal documentary on New York graffiti and hip-hop culture—kicks things off.

REVIEW:

I have always loved graffiti. I live near two cities that both sport a lot of graffiti. I never tire from seeing it. 

I really enjoyed this coffee table book. It is amazing what someone can create with some spray paint. I can only imagine the amount of time and dedication it took for the brothers to photograph all these subway car masterpieces. The text boxes tell the story of their jouney.

Highly recommended.

REVIEW copy provided by Edelwiess.

The Policewoman - 4.5 stars

Manga Classics: Pride and Prejudice - 5 stars

Thief of Lies - 4.5 stars

Graffiti (and Other Poems) - 4.5 stars

Harables: Short Stories 2 - 4 stars

Die Märchen von Beedle dem Barden - 5 stars

Guardian of Secrets - 3 stars

Gone Wild - 2 stars

Der Schneeleopard - 5 stars

Favorite book(s) of the month: The Policewoman, Manga Classics: Pride and Prejudice, Graffiti (and Other Poems), Der Schneeleopard

Books started this month but haven't finished yet: Everything Reminds You of Something Else, Entsetzen

I just need to stare at the amount of books I read this month. Granted, one of them I read all through january and finished on the first of february. Some of them are very short books or poetry. But damn, I finished 9 books this month. Even though there was a lot going on and a lot of running around from one appointment to the next.

Qualitiy wise, I only didn't really enjoy two of the books I read, the rest of them were really freaking great.

I'm trying to keep my hopes up, cause I don't think I will keep up with the reading pace I had in february. But man, if would be great if march were amazing like that.

Man, am I glad that I purchased the book. I'm kinda kicking myself that I didn't get the actual book, but just the ebook.

But no matter the format, this book was just beautiful. The illustrations where just super cute. And the writing. So amazing. I seriously loved all these poems so much, there wasn't one that didn't touch me for some reason. So many of them were so relatable.

Ah, I'm just in love. I can't wait to read more from her.