Writing Our World - Graffiti Manifesto PRE-ORDER

Pre-ordered books will be shipped around December 18, 2025 - the date of the release.

Writing Our World – Graffiti Manifesto traces the roots and convictions of WoW Crew, formed in the late 1980s between Amsterdam and Utrecht at the height of the first European graffiti wave. Emerging from a movement that reshaped how a generation looked at trains, walls and cities, WoW built its reputation on anonymity, consistency and a refusal to commercialise.

For more than three decades, the crew has worked below the radar, developing a body of work held together by shared codes, humour and persistence.

After years of painting trains, walls and everything in between, WoW brings its principles to paper. This book is not a retrospective but a manifesto — a distillation of convictions, codes and lessons learned from over 35 years of camaraderie and dedication. Graffiti has always been about movement, about time, rhythm and the drive for the ride. Here, that motion is translated into words and images.

The publication spans 80 pages on high-quality paper and focuses on recent work only, in keeping with the spirit of the manifesto: it’s about now, not yesterday. All books are signed and numbered 1-350.

Format: Paperback
Paperback cover: 8-page gatefold
Size: 24 × 33 cm
Extent: 80 pages
Publication date: 18 December 2025
Language: English
ISBN:9789083349350
Concept by WOW crew
Text refined and upgraded by King Dr. Edward Birrrzin-ice cold 149
Publisher: Ruyzdael Publishing (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

The images in this file are mockups and may be different than the final result.

The production of the book and its presentation were made possible with support by Jaap Harten Fonds.