From Negatives To Positives

Cody “Bleek” Smith offers a unique first-person narrative that delves into the rich collection of local stories from the inner circles and exploits of a graffiti savant. His engaging storytelling provides an intimate look at the world of graffiti and hip hop like never before. This book is a visual masterpiece, packed with a massive archive of photographs that Cody Smith has meticulously captured over the past 30 years. These images provide an unparalleled glimpse into the evolution of hip hop and graffiti in LA. As the director of the classic CBS documentary “Can’t Be Stopped”, Cody Smith is not just an observer but a historian of the infamous CBS crew. His book chronicles the journey of this iconic crew, which has produced legendary MCs and artists like Mear One, Craola, Saber, Nace, Rob*One, Cisco (professor/author Stefano Bloch), AWOL One, Mickey Avalon, Shape Shifters, and many more.