Description: Banksy: The Man behind the Wall by Will Ellsworth-Jones A fully updated and illustrated edition of the bestselling story of the worlds most famous graffiti artist FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description For someone who shuns the limelight so completely that he conceals his name, never shows his face and gives interviews only by email, Banksy is remarkably famous. From his beginnings as a Bristol graffiti artist, his artwork is now sold at auction for seven-figure sums and hangs on celebrities walls. The appearance of a new Banksy is national news, his documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop was Oscar-nominated and people queue for hours to see his latest exhibition. Now more National Treasure than edgy outsider, who is Banksy and how did he become what he is today?In this fully updated and illustrated story of Banksys life and career, Will Ellsworth-Jones pieces together a picture of his world and unpicks its contradictions. Whether art or vandalism, anti-establishment or sell-out, Banksy and his work have become a cultural phenomenon and the question Who is Banksy? is as much about his career as it is the man behind the wall. Author Biography WILL ELLSWORTH-JONES was chief reporter and then New York correspondent for the Sunday Times as well as holding senior editorial positions at the Telegraph Magazine, The Independent Magazine and Saga Magazine. His other books include a history of conscientious objectors in the First World War, We Will Not Fight. He lives in London. Table of Contents Introduction 1. The Art of Infiltration 2. Once Upon a Time 3. Graffiti Decoded 4. Finding his own Style 5. Anonymously Happy 6. The Artist and Organiser 7. The Outlaw Returns Home 8. Dismal Delights 9. Holiday Snaps 10. Welcome to Team Banksy 11. Psst... Anyone Want to Buy a Wall 12. The Business of Banksy 13. Biting the Hand that Tempts Him 14. Art without a Theory Long Description A fully updated and illustrated edition of the bestselling story of the worlds most famous graffiti artistFor someone who shuns the limelight so completely that he conceals his name, never shows his face and gives interviews only by email, Banksy is remarkably famous. From his beginnings as a Bristol graffiti artist, his artwork is now sold at auction for seven-figure sums and hangs on celebrities walls. The appearance of a new Banksy is national news, his documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop was Oscar-nominated and people queue for hours to see his latest exhibition. Now more National Treasure than edgy outsider, who is Banksy and how did he become what he is today?In this fully updated and illustrated story of Banksys life and career, Will Ellsworth-Jones pieces together a picture of his world and unpicks its contradictions. Whether art or vandalism, anti-establishment or sell-out, Banksy and his work have become a cultural phenomenon and the question Who is Banksy? is as much about his career as it is the man behind the wall. Details ISBN0711264325 Year 2021 ISBN-10 0711264325 ISBN-13 9780711264328 Format Hardcover Pages 272 Language English Short Title Banksy: the Man Behind the Wall Subtitle Revised and Illustrated Edition Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2021-10-19 UK Release Date 2021-10-19 AU Release Date 2021-10-19 Illustrations 100 Author Will Ellsworth-Jones DEWEY 759.2 Audience General Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC NZ Release Date 2021-10-18 Imprint Frances Lincoln We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134238135;
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Book Title: Banksy: the Man Behind the Wall: Revised and Illustrated Edition
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 233mm
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Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
Publication Year: 2021
Author: Will Ellsworth-Jones
Number of Pages: 272 Pages