"From Negatives To Positives" by Cody “Bleek” Smith, a photographer and director known for his work with the CBS graffiti crew. The book is a visual history of the Los Angeles graffiti and hip-hop scene, compiled from 30 years of the author's photograph
- Content: The book provides a first-person narrative of the CBS crew, highlighting their journey and the evolution of graffiti and hip-hop in LA. It features a large collection of photographs taken by Smith over three decades.
- Author: Cody “Bleek” Smith is a photographer and the director of the CBS documentary "Can't Be Stopped".
- Purpose: The title "From Negatives To Positives" is a metaphor for the book's content, which chronicles the journey from the often-negative-perceived world of street graffiti to a position of positive artistic and cultural contribution. It is also a literal reference to photography, as much of the book is made of photographic prints and film negatives.
- Significance: The book offers a unique and intimate look at the history of a major graffiti crew and the broader culture of LA's underground hip-hop scene
