Artistic genius, political activist, painter and decorator, mythic legend or notorious graffiti artist? The work of Banksy is unmistakable, except maybe when it's squatting in the Tate or New York's Metropolitan Museum. Banksy is responsible for decorating the streets, walls, bridges and zoos of towns and cities throughout the world. Witty and subversive, his street art depicts monkeys with weapons of mass destruction, policemen with smiley faces, rats with drills and the iconic young girl with the heart-shaped balloon. If you look hard enough you'll find your own. His statements, incitements, ironies and epigrams are by turns intelligent and cheeky comments on everything from the monarchy and capitalism to the war in Iraq and farm animals. His identity remains unknown, but his work is prolific. And now for the first time, he's putting together the best of his work - old and new - in a fully illustrated colour volume.

'People look at an oil painting and admire the use of brushstrokes to convey meaning. People look at a graffiti painting and admire the use of a drainpipe to gain access' - Bansky The collected works of Britain's most famous graffiti artist and the perfect coffee table book for anyone interested in art and modern culture.

About the Author
Banksy, real name unknown, was born in Bristol. He is a world-famous street artist and his trademark graffiti images are instantly recognisable as original Banksy artwork.

Reviews
Since spotting my first few Banksies I have been desperately seeking out more. When I do come across them, surreptitiously peeping out of an alley or boldly emblazoned on a wall, I find it hard to contain myself... they make me smile and feel optimistic about the possibilities of shared dreams and common ownership. * Simon Hattenstone, Guardian *



Book Information
ISBN 9781844137862
Author Banksy
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Pimlico
Publisher Vintage Publishing
Weight(grams) 1053g
Dimensions(mm) 267mm * 218mm * 22mm