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Wall and Piece (Hardcover)

by Banksy (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Century; illustrated edition edition (3 Nov 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1844137864
  • ISBN-13: 978-1844137862
  • Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 21.6 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 898 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Artistic genius, political activist, painter and decorator, mythic legend or notorious graffiti artist? The work of Banksy is unmistakable, except may be 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 cites throughout the world. Witty and subversive, his stencils show monkeys with weapons of mass destruction, policeman with smiley faces, rats with drills, and umbrellas. 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.


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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Breath of Fresh Air, 28 Dec 2005
By Steerforth (Sussex) - See all my reviews
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Banksy may be the most well-known (and notorious) graffiti artist in the world, but there is a lot more to him than that. There is a strong case for arguing that he is one of the most important conceptual artists in Britain (although I sure that he would blow a big raspberry at such a pretentious claim and say that a conceptual artist is just someone who can't draw!).

Banksy's art makes some of the most 'happening' members of the Britart establishment look tame and stale and I suspect that in 100 years time, he will overshadow Damien Hirst. But if that sounds too pompous, I should add that this is one of the funniest and refreshing books I've read for a long time. It is a tribute to Banksy's genius that he can make you laugh, but also make a serious point about the society we live in. Banksy argues that it is crazy that we outlaw graffiti, but allow companies and corporations to plaster their messages all over our walls, trains and buses. I don't completely agree with this - an indecipherable graffiti 'tag' is boring and doesn't enhance a public space, whereas Banksy's pictures are witty and thought-provoking. However, it is refreshing to have an artist who genuinely challenges the status quo, rather than relying on cheap gimmicks and shock value whilst selling their art to Charles Saatchi for thousands of pounds.

This is a book that would make a good present for lots of people (my 65-year-old mother-in-law loved it) but buy one for yourself first!

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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars THANKS BANKSY, 1 Nov 2005
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I ordered this book on the strength of a strand on UK television about the artist. What a fabulous book. Although I'm almost of pensionable age and more likely to admire the works of Vermeer I found myself totally in tune with Banksy - and screaming with delight at some of the pieces. He can come and do my gable end any day!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wall and Piece, 23 Sep 2007
By Spider Monkey (UK) - See all my reviews
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This is a brilliant book looking at the humorous, sometimes political, occasionally caustic and often thoughtful artwork of Banksy. It shows his most famous pieces, as well as demonstrating just how influential his style has become. This book has some fantastic commentary and quotes from Banksy that really add to the overall package and make you realise the ideas behind the art and artist. I found the paper quality to be excellent and I have to say I enjoyed this book more than expected and it left me with a new, deeper appreciation of Banksy's work. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Banksy at his best, full of iconic Banksy images
For those who know Banksy this book is full of his iconic classics which are not only scattered around the UK but all over the globe. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Cwotuget

5.0 out of 5 stars Just another brick in the wall....
We need people like Banksy to tear it up, challenge the establishment and help us laugh at ourselves, and more importantly our inept leaders. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Ade Wilbury

5.0 out of 5 stars Banksi rocks!
This book is everything you ever wanted to know about this poignant guerilla artist. Highly recommend it!
Published 28 days ago by Bernard H

4.0 out of 5 stars wall and piece
Generally very good. I looked through it and read it all in the course of an evening. I would have liked a bit more info on the background to the pieces. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jane Doe

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent collection of a very entertaining body of work.
Having lived in London throughout the 90s, I was all too familiar with the monochrome tags that appeared everywhere in the spirit of graffiti. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chunky Wilberforce

4.0 out of 5 stars Writing on the wall
Humourful, biting satire, Challenge to those who cannot differentiate between street art and paintspray-vandalism. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Don Trainer

5.0 out of 5 stars WALL AND PIECE
ANOTHER FINE BOOK, CAN BE VIEWED TIME AND TIME AGAIN,I SHALL BUY ANOTHER COPY AS A GIFT. WELL WORTH ITS PRICE.
Published 2 months ago by R. Needham

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a wake-up call
Banky's 'Wall and Piece' isn't just a wake-up call to authority figures, it's a kick in the teeth, a spit in the face, and an upraised finger. Read more
Published 3 months ago by G. Robertson

5.0 out of 5 stars Banksy is Amazing
I purchased Bansky's Wall and Piece book after I saw his art work in Bristol. This book is absolutely amazing and a very interesting read. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. S. A. Watson

4.0 out of 5 stars Banksy
This is a good book with exellent pictures but i wished the author would have explained more his drawings.
Published 5 months ago by Alya Aljanabi

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