Comments on: San Francisco Street Art

By: Tanner

Tanner — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:10:39 +0000

Steve Rotman has again captured the San Francisco street art scene with amazing photos. This small book pulsates with energy and vibrant color! The book is packed with a large-sized selection of images.

Rotman knows how to capture shoot the famed Bay Area scene.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: T. Burke

T. Burke — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:54:03 +0000

is an dizzying array of artistry, often lurking below the average person’s perception. This book demonstrates the sheer beauty of “street art,” the stencils and pastes and murals that pop up on just about every urban street, yet are easy to miss, particularly in a city like SF that has so much going on. The author, Steve Rotman, is a fantastic photographer–check out his other recent book, “Bay Area Graffiti”–who gives you a sense not just of the art people are making, but the context in which this art appears. I’m somewhat confused by the distinction between “street art” and “graffiti”; street art seems more accessible and message-driven, and for that reason more interesting at first glance to the novice viewer. Both of Rotman’s books, though, introduce you to a visually stunning world that you may have gotten glimpses of in the past, but never really saw.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Cali Dude

Cali Dude — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:14:37 +0000

After buying Steve Rotman’s excellent coffee table book, Bay Area Graffiti, I wasn’t sure how this much smaller book would measure up, so I was very happy that it turned out to be so cool! This is one example of a great thing coming in a small package–so fun and vibrant and colorful. Looking through it I immediately thought of 3 or 4 people I’d like to give it to. Whether or not you live in SF, it’s great to see so much talent and creativity compiled in one place. It has a powerful effect and reminds you just how much amazing stuff is going on around you all the time.
Rating: 5 / 5