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Wall and Piece Paperback – Illustrated, April 1, 2007

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Wall and Piece by Banksy

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192 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Century
Publication date

April 1, 2007
Dimensions

8 x 0.6 x 10 inches
ISBN-10

9781844137879
ISBN-13

978-1844137879
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“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.”
–Banksy

“Since spotting my first few Banksies I have been desperately seeking out more. They make me smile and feel optimistic about the possibilities of shared dreams and common ownership.”
–Simon Hattenstone, Guardian

About the Author

His identity remains unknown, but his work is prolific, and now for the first time, he is putting together the best of his work — old and new in a fully illustrated colour volume.

Banksy, real name unknown, was born in Bristol.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1844137872
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Century; New edition (April 1, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781844137879
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1844137879
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.6 x 10 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #510,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #125 in Graffiti & Street Art
- #636 in Individual Artist Monographs
- #2,329 in Art History (Books)

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Banksy is an England-based graffiti artist, political activist and film director of unverified identity. His satirical street art and subversive epigrams combine dark humour with graffiti executed in a distinctive stenciling technique. His works of political and social commentary have been featured on streets, walls, and bridges of cities throughout the world. Banksy's work grew out of the Bristol underground scene, which involved collaborations between artists and musicians. Observers have noted that his style is similar to Blek le Rat, who began to work with stencils in 1981 in Paris. Banksy says that he was inspired by "3D", a graffiti artist who later became a founding member of Massive Attack, an English musical group.

Banksy displays his art on publicly visible surfaces such as walls and self-built physical prop pieces. Banksy does not sell photographs or reproductions of his street graffiti, but art auctioneers have been known to attempt to sell his street art on location and leave the problem of its removal in the hands of the winning bidder. Banksy's first film, Exit Through the Gift Shop, billed as "the world's first street art disaster movie", made its debut at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival. The film was released in the UK on 5 March 2010. In January 2011, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary for the film. In 2014, he was awarded Person of the Year at the 2014 Webby Awards.

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Customers find the visuals in the book admirable and high-quality. They also describe the content as full of thought, political, and satirical. Readers appreciate the wry wit and graffiti throughout the book. They say it's a great gift book, but short of reference.

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83 customers mention "Visuals"83 positive0 negative

Customers find the book loaded with pictures of Banksy's stencil work and fine art. They also say it's well organized and has many things to look at. Readers also appreciate the high quality of the printed pages and color.

"Nice pics and quality" Read more

"...Banksy is no vandal, he is a true artistic genius. I used to write graffiti when I was younger and those that write just "tags" are vandals...." Read more

"...the best Banksy book out there, not just because it has the best photographs of his work but because this book was created by banks and not some one..." Read more

"...slams the status-quo all over the world and at the same time creates memorable art that is critical of the worst in human nature...." Read more

39 customers mention "Banksy"39 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a fantastic collection of Banksy's work. They also say it's pretty neat and a great gift for friends who love Banks.

"...Banksy does beautiful work, transforms environments, and is very clever. He is now one of my favorite artists...." Read more

"...just full of amazing photographs of his work but it has actual commentary by banksy himself!..." Read more

"...Book itself was a great collection of Banky's most iconic work, including several of my favorites...." Read more

"Banksy is a very talented artist, and this book has a good collection of his work...." Read more

38 customers mention "Content"38 positive0 negative

Customers find the book full of thought, a wonderful introduction to Banksy's work, and interesting stories. They also say it's a great conversation starter, and a very good place to start. Customers also mention that the book is witty, intelligent, and controversial.

"The whole book is full of powerful statements. The creativity is the perfect bait for the hook that is the world we all share...." Read more

"...This book is a wonderful introduction to his work if you haven't seen "Exit Through the Gift Shop" or heard of him...." Read more

"...Banksy's book is filled with inspiring, hilarious, and very intelligent statements accompanied by witty captions, but his work is the kind that..." Read more

"...And it's a real conversation piece in the dorm, helping to strike up conversations with other people who are interested in Banksy, art, street..." Read more

35 customers mention "Writing style"35 positive0 negative

Customers find the wry wit enjoyable, sarcastic, and innovative. They also say the book has images that make them laugh and think. Readers describe it as a conversational piece that includes insightful stories and commentary by the artist. They mention the book is printed on quality material and the accompanying text shines.

"...Banksy does beautiful work, transforms environments, and is very clever. He is now one of my favorite artists...." Read more

"...Its full of his witty and clever sayings that will have you rolling on the floor laughing...." Read more

"...The stories that are related to some of the pics are well written and enjoyable...." Read more

"...Banksy's book is filled with inspiring, hilarious, and very intelligent statements accompanied by witty captions, but his work is the kind that..." Read more

8 customers mention "Giftability"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a great gift. They also say the references are short.

"...A great book to have on the coffee table and a great present for art fans everywhere." Read more

"...It also includes writings by the artist. A great gift for anyone interested in art...." Read more

"...It's a great coffee table book, a great gift and really just cool." Read more

"...Very engaging and an ideal gift for any artist or art fan." Read more

8 customers mention "Structure"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book organized well, simple, and easy to read. They also say it makes a great centerpiece and is yours to re-arrange and reuse.

"...It belongs to you. It's yours to take, re-arrange and re-use...." Read more

"...There are so many things to look at, it's well-organized, and includes a little something to read on almost every page...." Read more

"...Great artist, great art, and a great way to put it all together." Read more

"Bought for my father as a gift. Simple and interesting book that makes a great centerpiece for a coffee table...." Read more

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luis

Nice quality

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024

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Nice pics and quality

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KrazieGr4cie20

The Quote on the Back Cover

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024

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The whole book is full of powerful statements. The creativity is the perfect bait for the hook that is the world we all share. This book is great for long bathroom breaks.

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The Guardian

HE IS A GENIUS !!! BANKSY? WELCOME TO NYC !!!

Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2013

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I am a born & bred New Yorker and I am also an artist. Banksy is no vandal, he is a true artistic genius. I used to write graffiti when I was younger and those that write just "tags" are vandals. Banksy does beautiful work, transforms environments, and is very clever. He is now one of my favorite artists.

To Mayor Bloomberg: You're an idiot...you want the NYPD to catch Banksy because you said he is a vandal? Get your priorities straight Bloomy....we have reckless motorcycle gangs terrorizing motorists, etc. Banksy is no threat.

To my Ghetto neighbors...i.e. Bed-Sty, East NY, etc...some of you are on YouTube being shown harrassing people for taking pictures of Banksy's works on "your" walls and intimidating them for money....first off they are not "your" walls, secondly go get a job if you need money that bad instead of hanging on the street corner all day.

Lastly, to my fellow artists bad mouthing Banksy as a cheat off Le Rat whatever his name is in France....everyone pioneers something and then there are the people that "carry the torch"....Banksy is that guy.

Buy this book. It's awesome.

32 people found this helpful

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SkinnyBoyArt

This is the NUMBER ONE banksy book!

Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2013

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This is the best Banksy book out there, not just because it has the best photographs of his work but because this book was created by banks and not some one else.

I bought this and "Banksy you are an acceptable level of threat." I GREATLY prefer this book over "acceptable level of threat." This is not just full of amazing photographs of his work but it has actual commentary by banksy himself! Its full of his witty and clever sayings that will have you rolling on the floor laughing.

But most importantly it contains his philosphy behind art and why he does what he does. Its in his own words and not write by some outside source who "researched" his work.

If you love street art and banksy more so, then you NEED TO BUY THIS BOOK!!! Out of the dozens of Banksy books, this is by far the best. After all it was created by Banksy himself.

43 people found this helpful

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Tori Coto

Banksy is a god!

Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2013

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Banksy is probably the best known stencil artist and in my estimation, he's definitely the best. With a distinctly global view and wicked sense of humor he slams the status-quo all over the world and at the same time creates memorable art that is critical of the worst in human nature. But also celebrates the best of us too.

I have enjoyed watching street art and creative graffiti grow over the last 30 years (I'm a 60 year old grandma). Banksy has raised the bar so much higher. His earlier work was strongly English, with commentary on uniquely British foibles, but every year it has expanded to lambast ridiculousness everywhere. I especially loved his rat series, which was brilliant.

This book has a smidgen of his history with just enough details to give us a view into Banksy's perspective and goals, but not enough to identify him. And that's fine with me; I love the mystery of who he might be. He gets to remain "everyman" or any man and speak truth to power on our behalf. This book is a wonderful introduction to his work if you haven't seen "Exit Through the Gift Shop" or heard of him. And, if you're a big fan, it's a delight!

15 people found this helpful

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XLi

Very good

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023

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My son says the book is excellent!

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Alan W

I used to think "graffiti" was a euphemism for vandalism

Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022

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But this guy really is creative in what he does, most of the time surreptitiously. Not all of his creations provide an obvious link to the point(s) he tries to make, but by using this book as a guide, a layman like myself can better appreciate what he does and why.

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Caregiver

Bought both hardback and paperback versions

Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020

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I wasn’t sure whether to order the paperback or hardback version of this book, so I ordered boyh to compare. The hard and I arrive loose in a cardboard box and the corners had been bent in transit. It was not cello-wrapped ir anything. The paperback came appropriately packaged in a book mailer and was in perfect condition. The two books varied
slightly in number of pages and layout but I did not go through and compare all the differences. I kept the paperback and retuned the hardback. A true collector might keep both!

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AditC

For the culture

Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2024

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A great coffee table/home.off8ce book. Highlights the incredible art collection of an incredible artist.

Alonso Espejel

No puede faltar en tu colección.

Reviewed in Mexico on January 20, 2022

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El trabajo de Banksy tiene el poder de llegar a cualquier tipo de persona. No importa si eres el más apasionado del arte o es tu primer acercamiento a este tipo de trabajo, este libro es divertido, bello, ágil e inspirador.

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rupontor

Wall and Piece

Reviewed in Spain on May 12, 2024

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Libro de buena calidad. En inglés.

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Sabrina Maestri

Wall and Piece è un bellissimo libro fotografico

Reviewed in Italy on April 2, 2024

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Questo testo racconta Banksy attraverso Banksy. Le immagini sono estremamente rappresentative dell’arte di questa British icon. Un testo che è, per me, un ottimo punto di partenza per chi desidera avvicinarsi all’universo ironico, intelligente e irriverente del misterioso artista di Bristol.

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hakaem

Ok

Reviewed in Germany on August 7, 2023

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Ausstellung gesehen, da mußte das Buch sein

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