Living Proof Mag - Issue #8, Boosted & All Roses | Product Spotlight

Catch up on all your favourite subcultures in the latest issue of Living Proof Magazine as 10FOOT graces the cover, plus two exclusive photobooks based around shoplifting and 00s New York.

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Coming in hot with an all-new issue of their legendary mag alongside two bangin' new books, NYC's reigning kings of all things subculture are back and better than ever to remind you what's good. Packed with an eclectic mix of art, graffiti, skateboarding and more, it doesn't get much more real than Living Proof Magazine and their latest issue brings things a little closer to home for us with a selection of London-focussed interviews and the one-and-only 10FOOT on the cover - and if that's not exciting enough they've also blessed us with two exclusive photobooks for even more of the good stuff. Find out more below!

Living Proof Magazine Issue #8

Kicking things off with an all-new issue of their mag, the latest Living Proof Magazine branches out from their New York roots with a fresh London-centred perspective showcasing a load of the UK's finest artists, skaters and brands. On the cover of Living Proof Issue #8 we've got none other than the UK's most notorious graffiti artist, 10FOOT, making clear his plans for world domination by spraying one of his ubiquitous tags across a giant globe. It even comes with an exclusive 10FOOT poster to sweeten the deal.

Inside the mag, we've also got an in-depth interview with 10FOOT himself as he shares his perspective on London graffiti and what it means to him. Alongside the 10FOOT interview, we've also got interviews with fellow London graff heads: TIME, TEACH DDS and ZOMBY DDS; legendary Palace skater, Kyle Wilson; and iconic London-based skate brand, Always Do What You Should Do, offering up a comprehensive look at some of the cities biggest legends.

It's not all about London though as Living Proof Magazine Issue #8 also features a load of other legends from across the Atlantic, including interviews with fellow Palace heads, Kanin Garner and Jahmir Brown; an inside look at the iconic Brooklyn coffee shop, Buddies Coffee; an interview with Zach Neminsky, the founder of NYC-based martial arts-inspired clothing brand, Psycho Active; a chat with Canadian DJ and producer, A-Trak; and so much more. No matter what you're into, Living Proof Issue #8 has you covered with all your favourite subcultures.

Living Proof Boosted Book

Alongside the new issue of the mag, we've also got a one-of-a-kind new book from the Living Proof publishing house, celebrating the art of the five finger discount with a load of bangin' photography. Packed with rarely-seen images of stolen Gore-Tex jackets, Ralph Lauren hauls and buckets of discarded security tags, the Living Proof 'Boosted' Book captures the raw realities of the culture of boosting - referring to the act of shoplifting items, typically from retail stores with the aim of reselling for profit.

Intrinsically linked to graffiti culture, boosting can become a way of life in itself, allowing people to maintain a certain llifestyle, or just survive, without relying on a traditional job and has only become more significant as the wealth gap continues to widen. Offering up an inside look at this naturally secretive subculture, the Living Proof Boosted Book was initially available as a Patreon exclusive so we're super hyped to have some copies on our racks - but much like a poorly-guarded Arc'Teryx jacket, they won't be around for long so grab yours now before they're all gone!

Cheryl Dunn All Roses Book

Last but definitely not least, we've also got another bangin' new photobook from the Living Proof publishing house as Cheryl Dunn focuses in on the 2000s downtown New York scene with a load of her intimate photography from the period. Offering up a behind-the-scenes look into this once-in-a-lifetime era, the Cheryl Dunn 'All Roses' Book documents a wide variety of all-time legends as they came together in the melting pot of New York City.

Capturing a time and place when graffiti, art and skateboarding were all deeply intertwined, 'All Roses' is a cultural time capsule of people who made history without even trying to, including artists like Margaret Kilgallen and Barry McGee, graff legends like Dash Snow, Steve Powers and Kunle Martins as well as countless others who either rose to fame or faded into obscurity. Once again, 'All Roses' was initially an exclusive offering for Living Proof's Patreon subscribers so don't miss out on your chance to grab a copy before they're all gone!

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