Mathews, Miller, Dunbar, 1974. Hardcover. Unpaginated, circa 92 pages. 34,5 × 27 cm. Text in English. Used. G+ · Dust jacket shows signs of wear (as shown). Chipped and small tears on dust jacket, laminate peel in the middle of dust jacket too, and former owner's name written on first page. Conceived by Mervyn Kurlansky on a brief visit to New York in 1972, Watching My Name Go By, published in 1974, is a seminal work documenting the rise of graffiti art in New York City. This first edition offers a rare glimpse into the early days of street art culture, featuring photographs that capture the raw energy and creativity of urban graffiti. A highly sought-after title among collectors, this book is considered one of the pioneering works in the genre, making it a prized piece in the world of rare books, reflecting the early appreciation of graffiti as a legitimate art form.