Banksy Locations (and a Tour): V. 2: More Graffiti Locations from the UK
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Review "...an eminently likeable book, full of down-to-earth humour and unexpected trivia. Martin donates a significant proportion of the proceeds to charities" --Venue Magazine - 11th Feb 2011".. a reminder of how far the nation's favourite tagger has come [and] is an exhaustive guide to those subversive stencils and where to find them, with more than 200 photos..." --Telegraph Magazine - 29th January 2011"This book is Banksy history. It shows the locations of some of his most famous street pieces and some very rare ones that I didn't even know existed." --Very Nearly Almost (vna) Magazine - Issue 14 (Feb 2011) Read more From the Author Martin Bull is a photographer, author and street walker, and wants to share his graffiti knowledge with you, rather than keep it a secret.He's been involved in publications on & off for many years, but `Banksy Locations & Tours' (2006 - shellshock publishing) was his first fully published work, which became a DIY favourite all over the world and was later also published in the USA in 2009 by PM Press.He will donate a proportion of Vol.2 book sales (and other activities) to three charitable organisations - Bristol Mind, Ben's Centre, and merls [change] Read more From the Back Cover - Over 135 detailed locations of Banksy street graffiti, past & present- A full walking tour of Banksy's remaining work in Bristol- Information, random facts & idle chit-chat on each location- Over 230 colour photographs- Snippets of art/graffiti by Eine, Faile, Inkie, Kato, Mode 2, BA / DBZ, & RowdyFollowing the curious runaway success of his original self-published book, Banksy Locations & Tours, which concentrates purely on three areas of London, Martin Bull has now shamelessly rehashed a winning formula by rounding up the rest of Banksy's UK graffiti from the last five years, as well as older survivors. This unique, unofficial, & unashamedly DIY book includes over 135 locations, almost half of which are still worth visiting. Collect all the locations like a geek or just wander around, stop at the various quirky local attractions and explore parts you may never have visited before. Alternatively, get your slippers on, and settle back for an open-top bus ride though some of Banksy's best public work... Read more
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i bought this book (volume 2) and volume 1 in the same series.they are both well worth the cost! both books are filled with loads of great photos and info about the banksy works in the uk. volume 2 actually covers areas beyond london with a walking tour of bristol and some pieces in manchester, birmingham and glasgow. (one word of advice, these pieces disappear fast, so don't be too shocked if you go to see a piece and it's gone. this happened to me in glasgow)the author has done a great job researching the contents of the book. he's laid it out well and made it very easy to follow the directions to find/see the art.as well, the book covers little bits of trivia about banksy and other cool street artists such as shepard fairey, invader, eine, faile and inkie.one key point is that volume 2 is a totally new book and actually works as a companion piece to volume 1. so a keen fan is best to buy both as there's no overlap between the two.