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| Benedikt, Hudson, and Neelon continued their work with the magazine for another several issues, until releasing the sixth issue in 1998. The main feature of this issue was a feature on twin brothers from ], ], calling themselves ], who had been introduced to Benedikt by Barry McGee several years earlier. This issue had the first interview of Os Gêmeos, and also the first images of their artwork shown outside of ]. This was also the last issue to be released. | Benedikt, Hudson, and Neelon continued their work with the magazine for another several issues, until releasing the sixth issue in 1998. The main feature of this issue was a feature on twin brothers from ], ], calling themselves ], who had been introduced to Benedikt by Barry McGee several years earlier. This issue had the first interview of Os Gêmeos, and also the first images of their artwork shown outside of ]. This was also the last issue to be released. | ||
| In 2000, the same crew behind 12oz Prophet released a new ] entitled, ''TheVapors Project'', which focused entirely on the illegal aspects of graffiti (]), as opposed to the artistic side that had been thoroughly documented in 12oz Prophet. It is unknown why 12oz Prophet Magazine never saw another issue after #6, or why TheVapors Project never continued past the premier issue. |
In 2000, the same crew behind 12oz Prophet released a new ] entitled, ''TheVapors Project'', which focused entirely on the illegal aspects of graffiti (]), as opposed to the artistic side that had been thoroughly documented in 12oz Prophet. It is unknown why 12oz Prophet Magazine never saw another issue after #6, or why TheVapors Project never continued past the premier issue. | ||
| Paralleling their work with 12oz Prophet Magazine, the crew also founded the first major graffiti ] company operating under the name ''Straight From The Bottom'' (presumably in reference to its geographic location in ]) in 1994. This company eventually evolved into ''7th Heaven'' several years later after expanding beyond graffiti paraphernalia to also include early street wear brands |
Paralleling their work with 12oz Prophet Magazine, the crew also founded the first major graffiti ] company operating under the name ''Straight From The Bottom'' (presumably in reference to its geographic location in ]) in 1994. This company eventually evolved into ''7th Heaven'' several years later after expanding beyond graffiti paraphernalia to also include early street wear brands, books, and other products with a broader appeal. 7th Heaven was shut down suddenly in the summer of 2000 when the 12oz Prophet offices officially closed, and the remaining crew moved to ]. The mail order company founded by 12oz Prophet saw a rebirth in 2002 as an online shop operating as ''fourthehardway''. | ||
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In January 2009, the 12oz Prophet forum reached 4,750,000 posts making it the largest graffiti forum on the internet and in the top 400 for all message boards online according to ]. | ||
| ==The website== | ==The website== | ||
| Taking an entirely different approach than graffiti.org] (also known as artcrimes.com), which was built to be a worldwide ] photo repository, 12oz Prophet sought to establish itself as a virtual "writers bench" or meeting place since ] had lost its relevance. The message board component known as ''The Writers Forum'' has remained the hub of the site almost since its beginnings, and for several years (particularly after the Magazine was out of publication), was the only section. Over the years, The Writers Forum has seen notable figures pass through and participate in discussion including ], Susan Farrel (founder of artcrimes.com), ], Mike Giant, Revok MSK, Rime MSK, Skuf YKK |
Taking an entirely different approach than graffiti.org] (also known as artcrimes.com), which was built to be a worldwide ] photo repository, 12oz Prophet sought to establish itself as a virtual "writers bench" or meeting place since ] had lost its relevance. The message board component known as ''The Writers Forum'' has remained the hub of the site almost since its beginnings, and for several years (particularly after the Magazine was out of publication), was the only section. Over the years, The Writers Forum has seen notable figures pass through and participate in discussion including ], Susan Farrel (founder of artcrimes.com), ], Mike Giant, Revok MSK, Rime MSK, Skuf YKK amongst others. | ||
| Benedikt, Hudson, and Neelon have reappeared under the name ''Also Known As'', and in September 2005, they released the premier volume of a self titled |
Benedikt, Hudson, and Neelon have reappeared under the name ''Also Known As'', and in September 2005, they released the premier volume of a self titled book series, again focusing predominantly on ]. | ||
| The invite system has been turned off, allowing free registration for any who wish to participate because of overzealous moderators gutting the forums of any decent conversation by banning anyone who had an opinion worth listening to (Thus giving them a large audience of sychophants and ass-kissers that hang onto their every word). Over the years the invite option has been used to try and stop spammers, law enforcement and other members not wanted lurking 12oz but seriously, what the hell did Raven expect when the site got so big? Oh, wait, they were all too busy "propping" one another to deal with the increasing threat of law enforcement and spammers. A cabal of ego-maniacs too occupied congratulating themselves to watch out for the very public they rely on for patronage. | |||
| Its also home to a group of sub-humans called "Oontzers". These people have acquired more than 2,000 post or more on average and despite claims of fame, money and power....most in reality are out-of-shape, pale, ugly caucasian males between the ages of 18-26. They also use the famed "Prop Button" which has to be the stupidest thing introduced by the site and indicative of a collectively low IQ quotient. For guaranteed laughs, post on the site as an attractive female with a casual interest in graffiti. | |||
| ==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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| Editor | Allen Benedikt |
|---|---|
| Categories | Graffiti / Street Art / Urban Culture |
| Frequency | unknown |
| First issue | 1993 |
| Company | 4THW, LLC |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Website | www.12ozprophet.com |
12oz Prophet, created in 1993, is an online magazine featuring articles, pictures, and interviews related to graffiti. In the past it was a print magazine; however, today it exists in the form of an online magazine with an online forum and store.
History
12oz Prophet Magazine was conceived in early 1993 by Allen Benedikt, while he attended the Rhode Island School of Design. The first issue of 12oz Prophet was created as a design project for school credit and with the intentions of sparking competition among the graffiti zines of the time.
Midway through development of the third issue, Caleb Neelon, a comparative classic literature major attending nearby Brown University joined the team as copy editor. Cody Hudson also joined as a chief collaborator. By the time it was published, the magazine had come into its own. The issue was among the earliest interviews with Barry McGee (also known as Twist), who was largely unknown outside of San Francisco at the time.
Benedikt, Hudson, and Neelon continued their work with the magazine for another several issues, until releasing the sixth issue in 1998. The main feature of this issue was a feature on twin brothers from São Paulo, Brazil, calling themselves Os Gêmeos, who had been introduced to Benedikt by Barry McGee several years earlier. This issue had the first interview of Os Gêmeos, and also the first images of their artwork shown outside of South America. This was also the last issue to be released.
In 2000, the same crew behind 12oz Prophet released a new zine entitled, TheVapors Project, which focused entirely on the illegal aspects of graffiti (vandalism), as opposed to the artistic side that had been thoroughly documented in 12oz Prophet. It is unknown why 12oz Prophet Magazine never saw another issue after #6, or why TheVapors Project never continued past the premier issue.
Paralleling their work with 12oz Prophet Magazine, the crew also founded the first major graffiti mail order company operating under the name Straight From The Bottom (presumably in reference to its geographic location in Miami) in 1994. This company eventually evolved into 7th Heaven several years later after expanding beyond graffiti paraphernalia to also include early street wear brands, books, and other products with a broader appeal. 7th Heaven was shut down suddenly in the summer of 2000 when the 12oz Prophet offices officially closed, and the remaining crew moved to New York City. The mail order company founded by 12oz Prophet saw a rebirth in 2002 as an online shop operating as fourthehardway.
In January 2009, the 12oz Prophet forum reached 4,750,000 posts making it the largest graffiti forum on the internet and in the top 400 for all message boards online according to big-boards.com.
The website
Taking an entirely different approach than graffiti.org] (also known as artcrimes.com), which was built to be a worldwide graffiti photo repository, 12oz Prophet sought to establish itself as a virtual "writers bench" or meeting place since alt.graffiti had lost its relevance. The message board component known as The Writers Forum has remained the hub of the site almost since its beginnings, and for several years (particularly after the Magazine was out of publication), was the only section. Over the years, The Writers Forum has seen notable figures pass through and participate in discussion including Futura 2000, Susan Farrel (founder of artcrimes.com), Marc Ecko, Mike Giant, Revok MSK, Rime MSK, Skuf YKK amongst others.
Benedikt, Hudson, and Neelon have reappeared under the name Also Known As, and in September 2005, they released the premier volume of a self titled book series, again focusing predominantly on graffiti.
External links
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