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Wall and Piece Paperback – Illustrated, April 1, 2007

by Banksy (Author)
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Banksy, Britain's now-legendary "guerilla" street artist, has painted the walls, streets, and bridges of towns and cities throughout the world. Not only did he smuggle his pieces into four of New York City's major art museums, he's also "hung" his work at London's Tate Gallery and adorned Israel's West Bank barrier with satirical images. Banksy's identity remains unknown, but his work is unmistakable with prints selling for as much as $45,000.
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    April 1, 2007
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  6. ISBN-10
    9781844137879
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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
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,096 ratings

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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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4.8 out of 5 stars
2,096 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find the pictures in the book great and insightful. They describe the book as a fantastic collection of Banksy's work, awesome for fans, and witty. Readers also find the humor enjoyable and thought-provoking. They say the book is worth an enlightening read and a real conversation piece in the dorm.

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83 customers mention "Pictures"83 positive0 negative

Customers find the pictures in the book great, insightful, and poignant. They describe the book as large, beautiful, and loaded with pictures of Banksy's stencil work.

"...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

"...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

"Nice pics and quality" Read more

"...a beautiful, often humorous, sometimes poignant, and frequently insightful collection of images of Banksy's rogue street art intermixed with stories..." Read more

39 customers mention "Banksy"39 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fantastic, awesome, and clever. They say it's a great introduction to Banksy and a good collection of his work. Readers also mention his story is unique and his artwork is simple but genius.

"...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

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

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

35 customers mention "Humor"35 positive0 negative

Customers find the humor in the book wry, enjoyable, and thought-provoking. They say it's a fun collection of some of Banksy's work.

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

"...it is a beautiful, often humorous, sometimes poignant, and frequently insightful collection of images of Banksy's rogue street art intermixed with..." 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

32 customers mention "Thought provoking"32 positive0 negative

Customers find the book phenomenal, inspiring, and full of thought. They say it's interesting and full of powerful statements. Readers also mention the book provides a nice introduction to Banksy's work.

"...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

"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

"...it is a beautiful, often humorous, sometimes poignant, and frequently insightful collection of images of Banksy's rogue street art intermixed with..." 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

27 customers mention "Value for money"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the book wonderful, worthwhile, and enlightening. They also say it's a great book at a great price.

"...Banksy would be flattered or offended but this really is the perfect book for a guest room night stand or summer house coffee table." Read more

"...Surely money well spent." Read more

"...In short this book makes a good coffee table book that guests will be intrigued by - for at least the next 5 minutes anyway." Read more

"This book is great. Page after page after page of stencils and stories...." Read more

10 customers mention "Conversation quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's political and social commentary entertaining, insightful, and satirical. They also say it's a real conversation piece in the dorm, helping to strike up conversations with others.

"...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

"...It’s a great coffee table, conversation starter. Hard cover makes it even better." Read more

"...The pictures alone are amazing and the commentary is entertaining and insightful as well...." Read more

"Witty, Intelligent and controversial. Some of the best works by Banksy beautifully laid out with some great quotes to go with it." Read more

8 customers mention "Ease of reading"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book organized well, simple, and interesting. They say it's mostly pictures and presented in thematic order.

"...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

8 customers mention "Gift value"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a great gift for art fans. They say it provides delightful information and is a great addition to their book collection.

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

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

"...though not quite a reference caliber work, It is a solid book, and a great gift." Read more

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

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The Guardian
5.0 out of 5 stars 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.
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Suz
5.0 out of 5 stars Book Treasure
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
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I've followed Banksy since late 90's. I'm not sure how I've lived this long without this book!
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Tori Coto
5.0 out of 5 stars 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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars 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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luis
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice quality
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2024
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Nice pics and quality
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Donna Anastasi
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2011
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I bought Wall and Piece after discovering Banksy through his film Exit Through the Gift Shop & was surprised and pleased at the high quality of the book for the price. it is a beautiful, often humorous, sometimes poignant, and frequently insightful collection of images of Banksy's rogue street art intermixed with stories about creating his works and information about the location, country, or peoples he encountered. I'm not sure whether Banksy would be flattered or offended but this really is the perfect book for a guest room night stand or summer house coffee table.
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Alan W
4.0 out of 5 stars 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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SkinnyBoyArt
5.0 out of 5 stars 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.
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Alonso Espejel
5.0 out of 5 stars 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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PT
5.0 out of 5 stars Keepsake record of landmark art event
Reviewed in India on November 19, 2022
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'Must have' keepsake of unique development in contemporary art, compiled by the artist himself.
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Mav
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book... More pics than biographical
Reviewed in Canada on December 22, 2020
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Was a gift for a serious designer who is also a serious fan and he loved it. Great collection of work. Not a lot of reading but given the collection shown he was pretty happy
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Stan
5.0 out of 5 stars A decouvrir
Reviewed in France on February 2, 2022
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Beau livre qui se laisse dans un salon pour être feuilleté un peu tous les soirs ou à disposition pour des amis
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Pablo
5.0 out of 5 stars Buenísimo
Reviewed in Spain on November 5, 2021
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Realmente interesante el libro, buenos gráficos y buena comunicación con el vendedor
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