I began writing BLAZE in Oakland in 1983. These original black-book drawings explore folded letterforms and double-vision lettering. The upper drawing is a computer-rock piece designed to look folded upon itself; the lower drawing reads both BLAZE and STEVE. Both drawings are by Steven Johnson / BLAZE. This image reproduces page 34 of my illustrated memoir, BLAZE: The Birth of Oakland Graffiti, which preserves photographs, drawings and memories from Oakland and the East Bay. The submitted drawings are historical original artwork, not AI-generated illustrations. The book uses AI generated, author edited text & illustration & cover art. Historical material is distinguished from contemporary AI interpretations.

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