Description for The Lost Boyz
paperback. A new book revealing the shocking truth of what really goes on in the lives and minds of Britain's disaffected youth. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJPR; BM; JKVQ2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290.
For those who equate graffiti tagging with the cosy quirkiness of Banksy or the colourful artistry of wasteground murals - this book will be a real eye-opener. 'The Lost Boyz documents Justin's road to change and redemption. This is the story of almost feral youth, spraying their mark on the urban chaos of pre-millenium London. A story of what it's like to grow up as a confused and mentally unstable child of mixed race in a predominantly white area. A story of mental torture, racism and extreme violence. The Lost Boyz takes the reader through the dirty back streets ... Read more
For those who equate graffiti tagging with the cosy quirkiness of Banksy or the colourful artistry of wasteground murals - this book will be a real eye-opener. 'The Lost Boyz documents Justin's road to change and redemption. This is the story of almost feral youth, spraying their mark on the urban chaos of pre-millenium London. A story of what it's like to grow up as a confused and mentally unstable child of mixed race in a predominantly white area. A story of mental torture, racism and extreme violence. The Lost Boyz takes the reader through the dirty back streets ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Waterside Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
288g
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Winchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781904380672
SKU
V9781904380672
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Justin Rollins
Justin Rollins grew-up on the streets of south-London. He is now in his twenties and works as a security guard. Noel 'Razor' Smith is the best-selling author of A Few Kind Words and a Loaded Gun and works for the prison newspaper Inside Time
Reviews for The Lost Boyz
'This is simply 100% raw talent being unleashed right from the start... This book is a must-read for the prison population, academics and politicians': Inside Time. 'An unforgettable story of a violent and disturbed young man, who, despite spiraling out of control, is anchored by his friendships and the power of his gang community. Group work readers will ... Read more