Stencil Graffiti (Street Graphics / Street Art);

This volume takes a worldwide look at stencil art its history, its applications in commercial art, and its relationships to street signage, the urban environment and other forms of graffiti. The 400-plus interesting color illustrations display work ranging from the political to the poetic, and from the funky to the frankly curious. The accompanying text discusses the artists' backgrounds and techniques, as well as what inspired their ideas. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)