Banksy: The Man Behind the Wall

Despite his worldwide acclaim and catchy one name moniker, there is little known about artistic

Despite his worldwide acclaim and catchy one name moniker, there is little known about artistic heavyweight Banksy aside from the works of art that he leaves behind across the globe. Former chief reporter and New York correspondent for The Sunday Times Will Ellsworth-Jones presents his latest hardcover book Banksy: The Man Behind the Wall – casting a detailed and enthusiastic eye over all aspects of Banksy’s career – in particular the tortured interface between art and commerce. The 336-page work can be purchased at Amazon for $17 USD.

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