An in-depth look at a style in flux, Smash 137: Smash Proof traces the various style excursions and developments of Smash 137, one of Europe's finest contemporary style writers, as he chases the elusive perfect style.

Never content with resting on his reputation or accepting in-vogue styles, Smash keeps busy mixing it up and pushing his forms to the limit.

He is renowned for executing complex transitions and ideas under the guise of a simple veneer. Don't be misled: behind the bubbly persona and swing of these so-called simple letter styles is a subtle but powerful punch.

This is a work in progress full of interesting twists and turns. Watch as Smash takes the art of writing to another level... Smash 137 is an impressive talent, famed for his unique, super-fresh letter styles and his no frills approach.

He gained street cred in his home town of Basel, before his work was picked up by galleries worldwide. Today he travels the world painting large-scale commissions and attending graffiti jams. He is currently affiliated with the art collectives The Invisible Heroes and Krauts Gallery, and writes for the Montana Writer team. Color.

24 x 16mm, 128 pages, softcover.