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The Lines Don't Lie

From the executive producer of the Year-Round Metal Enjoyment film comes the hardcover book, The Lines Don’t Lie. The first of its kind to solely showcase the contemporary freight-train graffiti subculture photographed along the rail lines of New England, the book is also packed with trackside productions, missions in nearby tunnels, and life (and death) at the gravel's edge.

It is an unbiased look at not only who is the "most up", but who is out there attempting this at all. Among the hundreds of photographs are wisdoms and witticisms from twenty-five graffiti writers, along with insights from railworkers, and a foreword by legendary writer, Ichabod. All photographs were made by Nicholas Gervin with his Fujifilm camera. Printed in the U.S.A and hand-bound by the artist, the first run of The Lines Don't Lie will be released as a limited edition of three hundred copies. Each will contain one hundred ninety pages of 100 gsm. gloss stock in a silver foil-stamped, leatherette cover. ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Nicholas Gervin is a documentary/street photographer from Portland, Maine who began making photographs at the age of twelve to chronicle the graffiti he found while exploring his urban surroundings. The Lines Don't Lie has allowed him to pay homage to his own humble beginnings and to the culture itself. Inspired by Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant's Subway Art and the On The Run blackbook series (specifically "Volume One: Jepsy"), Gervin combines the many styles of graffiti documentation to highlight what he sees rumble past him on the lines. Returning to his roots, many of the photographs mimic his early '90's point-and-shoot style of image making and often utilize a flash. Published both nationally and internationally in the street photography circle, he aspires to bring the same level of attention to this artform and has dedicated over three years to the project. Michelle Ferris has a B.A. in Creative Writing and a minor in art (with a concentration in painting and photography). She is a recent convert to the "benching" culture and provided the wheels for this undertaking.

Preorders now open for BenchMasters Magazine No.6 “The Arek edition” Limited to 225 editions. Going fast, don’t sleep on...
17/03/2023

Preorders now open for BenchMasters Magazine No.6 “The Arek edition”

Limited to 225 editions. Going fast, don’t sleep on it.

We are excited to launch a new poster series entitled “The Black Book Poster Series” Each poster series will be limited ...
01/03/2023

We are excited to launch a new poster series entitled “The Black Book Poster Series” Each poster series will be limited to 25 editions per-artist, making them highly collectable. Our first release is by SPEK yme crew, circle T crew, 63¢.

Limited to 25 editions

Poster size 11x14 inches

Hand signed and numbered on lower right

Professionally printed on Ilford high gloss photo paper, Epson UltraChrome inks

Each poster comes with a certificate of authenticity, with stamped seal

Stickers are packed in while supplies last

Order link in bio.

TLDL WALL 2022.
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TLDL WALL 2022.

TLDL wall.
29/03/2022

TLDL wall.

Ichabod patches now available. $23.50. Limited to 200. Act fast! Iron on, sew on, or pin on. All proceeds help us publis...
23/03/2022

Ichabod patches now available. $23.50. Limited to 200. Act fast!

Iron on, sew on, or pin on. All proceeds help us publish our next issue of BenchMasters magazine. Thank you for your continued support.

BenchMasters One patches now available. $23.50. Iron on, sew on, or pin on. All proceeds help us publish our next issue ...
19/03/2022

BenchMasters One patches now available. $23.50.

Iron on, sew on, or pin on. All proceeds help us publish our next issue of BenchMasters magazine. Thank you for your continued support!

19/03/2022
Spring is in the air! We are gearing up for a busy 2022. Stay up.
18/03/2022

Spring is in the air! We are gearing up for a busy 2022. Stay up.

16/07/2021
NEW writer showcase: STAE 2. Up on our website. Photos by
09/07/2021

NEW writer showcase: STAE 2. Up on our website. Photos by

Preorders open up for BenchMasters magazine #4 ‘The Curve Edition’ on June 28th, at 12am. Limited special editions come...
24/06/2021

Preorders open up for BenchMasters magazine #4 ‘The Curve Edition’ on June 28th, at 12am.

Limited special editions come with a sticker pack and are signed by Curve. Don’t sleep on this issue, it will rock your socks off.

Tag a friend in the comments to enter your chance to win a free standard copy.

Orders will be placed on our website. Link in bio. www.BenchMasters.one

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Repost from •Jim Prigoff R.I.P. Jim was a photograper in the 80’s documenting Writing Culture on walls first, on the Wes...
23/04/2021

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Jim Prigoff R.I.P.
Jim was a photograper in the 80’s documenting Writing Culture on walls first, on the West Coast and then all over the world. One of the Publisher’s of the Famous book SPRAY CAN ART | Rest In Peace

Happy birthday DONDI a.k.a. The stylemaster general!
07/04/2021

Happy birthday DONDI a.k.a. The stylemaster general!

16/03/2021

Posted • "Everyday life is only everyday for a short period of time," and that's why all of Martha Cooper's photos are treasures. Watch MARTHA: A PICTURE STORY on and out now!!

08/03/2021

THE LINES DON’T LIE vol.1 $29.99
Order link in our bio. www.benchmasters.one .
Foreword by Legendary Freight writing Ichabod. 192 pages. Over 600 photos. Words from 24 writers and rail workers. Clean trains, tunnels, tracksides and hundreds of benched fr8s. .

05/03/2021

Order your copy today. Link in our bio. The Lines Don’t Lie. Vol. One. Foreword by legendary writer Ichabod. 292 pages featuring over 200 artist. A must have for your collection.

New writer showcase: Jick. Live on our website BenchMasters.OnePhotos by ©️
25/02/2021

New writer showcase: Jick.
Live on our website BenchMasters.One

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