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'Banksy's legacy finally gets its due... Banksy: The Prints stands as essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how genuine creative vision can simultaneously challenge systems and work within them - a lesson increasingly relevant in today's complex creative economy' Creative Boom The first ever comprehensive catalogue of Banksy's print editions from 2002 to 2022. Banksy has been creating work for over three decades and is one of the best-known artists of our age. While Banksy has always believed the best place for his work is on the street, where it is free and accessible to everyone, since 2002 he has also created and sold approximately fifty-one print editions, equating to an estimated 30,000 artworks.This unauthorized guide to Banksy's print editions meticulously documents and reproduces over 170 unique prints, offering an unparalleled visual catalogue of these hugely collectable works. Banksy initially offered his prints - both signed and unsigned - for modest prices, democratizing fine art and making it widely available. Crucially, his prints often expand on themes seen in his wider oeuvre, making them essential in understanding his artistic trajectory. Organized by release year, with perceptive commentary, essential details about each edition, and faithful and high-quality reproductions, Banksy: The Prints is the ultimate resource for collectors, fans of Banksy and street art enthusiasts.

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Focusing mostly on the early and mid-aughts, the book highlights [Banksy's] signature themes--childhood, hope, critiques of consumerism and capitalism--in screen prints, some of which feature images initially displayed elsewhere... A worthwhile survey of a lesser-known element of the enigmatic artist's oeuvre.-- ""Publishers Weekly"" (9/6/2025 12:00:00 AM) A handsomely produced volume, organized chronologically [with] a description of each image, along with information about where and when it was released, how many were published, and how many were signed... A stark, graphic commentary on contemporary life.-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" (9/15/2025 12:00:00 AM)

A handsomely produced volume, organized chronologically [with] a description of each image, along with information about where and when it was released, how many were published, and how many were signed... A stark, graphic commentary on contemporary life.-- ""Kirkus Reviews"" (9/15/2025 12:00:00 AM)

Author Information

Roberto Campolucci-Bordi is an art collector and street art enthusiast, with an extensive knowledge of Banksy artworks. Paul Coldwell is Professor of Fine Art at the University of the Arts London and a practising artist.

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