56 pages 29.5 x 21 cm Language: French Paperback 2000
Back in 2000, before algorithms shaped taste and street culture was still truly in the streets, Graff It! dropped its issue #9 (Volume 1) — a wide-format, landscape-style visual ride through the bold colors, raw energy, and underground spirit of graffiti in France and beyond.
This issue opens with sketches, characters, and styles that laid the groundwork for a generation of writers, followed by a spotlight on Mr. Chaix’s portfolio and Hérytier’s comic strips — playful, biting, and close to the walls. The Fine Tags Gallery curates some of the best handstyles around, while the Graphik Styles section delivers iconic aesthetics with zero filter.
From the chromes of the suburbs to Rails Passion, full-color pieces and nighttime RATP missions, the Province and Paris Île-de-France sections reveal a scene in constant motion — between rail yards, rooftops, and legal spots. Close-ups on 2RODE and CLM Crew capture the energy of crews who shaped their environments with precision and purpose.
Meanwhile, the Réunion Island feature brings a tropical touch to the mix, proving that graffiti was already reaching far beyond the metropole. United Colors, La Vie du Rail and Street Life build a visual rhythm that beats across pages like trains on tracks.
On the sound side, this issue hits hard: Chroniques, an interview with Phife Dawg, a meeting with Big Daddy Kane, and coverage of the Back to Planet Rack 1 festival, featuring SOL Crew and guests. Blazing Trains and global burners round off the issue, showing graffiti’s unstoppable expansion.
