RIME Direction Diary Volume 1

A Graffiti Writer’s Inner World, Unfiltered
Direction Diary Volume 1 is not just a sketchbook it’s a raw and unedited glimpse into the mind of renowned graffiti artist RIME. Written entirely in pen, the book merges journal and artbook into a spontaneous, deeply personal visual narrative. No corrections. No edits. Just pure expression.

Part Memoir. Part Manifesto. All RIME.

This volume channels themes of transformation, identity, and spiritual creativity, as RIME fills each page with text and illustration. Created during travels across the U.S., the diary captures his reflections through a lens of graffiti culture, psychedelic experience, and artistic freedom.

• Rooted in New York’s graffiti legacy

• Crafted while on the move road trips, ceremonies, and silent moments

• Each page reflects a moment of letting go and trusting the pen

Product Highlights

• Format: Softcover

• Pages: 164

• Size: 9.75 x 7.5 inches (24.8 x 19.1 cm)

• Publisher: BEYOND THE STREETS

• Edition: First Volume in an ongoing series

FAQs

Q: Is this a traditional artbook?
No. This is more like a sketch-journal hybrid free-form, stream-of-consciousness, and highly personal.

Q: Is it suitable for graffiti art fans?
Absolutely. It’s a deep, authentic dive into the thoughts and process of one of graffiti’s leading figures.

Q: Are there colored illustrations?
All artwork is done in pen black and white emphasizing immediacy and raw creative flow.