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Wall and Piece
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Banksy.
His work.
Photographed.
With comments by Banksy.
In a book.
This is that book.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Century, Illustrated edition (3 Nov. 2005) |
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| Language | English |
| Hardcover | 208 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1844137864 |
| Dimensions | 24.13 x 2.24 x 26.67 cm |
by Artsreadings
This is a good introductory book to enter into the world of one of the most famous contemporary art individual brands of the last decade.
The book is mostly made of pictures of works completed on walls in public spaces, although some works are more intimate, like the interventions on iconic works of art.
There is little text, but it is very illuminating non the less, and both provocative and thought-provoking. An excellent read to stimulate one’s own consciousness of our world and our ability to think critically.
Some pictures are commented in more detail than others, which might leave the reader desperate for the artist’s explanation on a work which has no accompanying text with it.
An excellent source for examples of applied and relevant creativity.
This book should appeal to the widest audience, even readers who are not into contemporary art in the first place.
by Svetla Radeva
Excellent
by Keith G. Woolford
Following the unofficial Manchester exhibition of Banksy’s work, couldn’t resist this entertaining book for son’s birthday.
by Joshua Roberts
Ever the Enigma I sought to find out more about the artist known as Banksy, and who better to find this information from than Banksy himself. This is one of the only official sources directly from Banksy and its just a privileged to find out more of his background. The actual book itself is a fine collection of almost every piece of his pre-2005 works with added anecdotes from the man (or woman) himself, if you’re looking for something with his more up to date works you’ll have to seek it from the unofficial sources as he hasn’t published anything subsequently other than the film “Exit Through The Gift Shop” in 2010. All in all anybody either interested in art or the Artist that is Banksy this collection comes highly recommend from me.
by caroline Minchin-Burville
Looked through before wrapping upfor Christmas – quite intriguing – feel sure it will be well received by my grandson – thank you
by Mike Barnard
It’s tucked away in the bookcase, lovely to look through
by R. A. Monk
Don’t get me started on this, but…
If there’s one thing guaranteed to get under my skin, then it’s the way art has been hijacked by a few artists, exhibitors and buyers and transformed into a variant of the idiotic high fashion market, where only the happy few who are up to date with new lines of thought know what on Earth is going on. When Britain’s only well-known artistic prize can be won by an empty room with a light bulb going on and off then the proverbial man in the street may feel that art, which surely should be for us all, has become elitist and irrelevant.
And so along comes Banksy, with art for the literal man in the street. Maybe it’s that I collect super-hero comics, but I just love the whole secret identity thing. In a culture that is so sated with the idea of celebrity, here’s an artist who doesn’t want to be recognised so that he can be free to get on with his work. How refreshing is that?
But more, I love the work. Witty, thought provoking and, when at its best, as when pictures are painted on the wall the separates the Palestinians from Israel, they’re downright powerful. (And to Banksy’s great credit, he includes a brief conversation with an old Palestinian man which argues persuasively against creating art on the wall).
Don’t be fooled by the low price, it’s a big book with hundreds of pictures. And don’t pay attention to the couple of reviewers who complain about the quality of the printing. Honestly, I don’t know what they’re on about. It’s fine.
Highly recommended.
by Pete
This is a hugely enjoyable look at Banksy’s work. In addition to a massive number of photographs of his creations there are some interesting background notes and comments from Banksy himself, giving some works a whole new meaning. Naturally some of this is used as a soapbox as you would expect from any creative or artistic type but does not distract from the quality of the content. There are so many Banksy works in this book I have never seen before which for me was the real delight in this book. One of the few books I’ve got that has been on almost permanent loan to friends as it is shared around, it really is that engaging and in places very, very funny.
In summary this is all you could wish for in a book looking at Banksy’s art. It will also easily convert anyone who thinks Banksy’s art is “just graffiti”.