Go Buy This: Robert Clarke – “Seven Years with Banksy”

“There have a been a few different books written about Banksy in recent years featuring images of his work around the world. This latest release ‘Seven Years with Banksy’ by one of Banksy’s associates, Robert Clarke is different as it profiles Banksy ‘the person’ detailing their relationship over a period of time. The Author gives an interesting insight into the life, mind and work of Banksy through the experiences that he and the author Robert Clarke shared together during Banksy’s formative years.”

“Clarke takes us through his first encounters with Banksy, which took place in a hotel in New York in the 1990s, and candidly describes how his friendship with this young English artist developed. Along the way, readers will discover more about the ever-mysterious Banksy – what makes him tick, why he does what he does, and why he ultimately rejects fame in favour of anonymity, setting him apart from many other popular artists of our time. This extraordinary memoir follows Banksy’s development over these years and describes a variety of escapades he shared with the author as their friendship developed, from late-night excursions into London Zoo to Millennium Eve in their home town of Bristol. – The book is a must for anyone interested in the mystery man behind the stencils”

Purchase the book now directly from the source HERE or you can wait until September 1^st to buy it from Amazon.

Banksy at work at Walls on Fire, Bristol 1998

Go Buy This: Scott Campbell - “If You Don't Belong, Don't Be Long” (Signed)

Brooklyn tattoo and fine artist Scott Campbell is releasing his first book via Rizzoli next Tuesday February 14th entitled “If You Don't Belong, Don't Be Long”.  For those who are big fans of the artists work there is a special being offered for a limited time via OHWOW that is pretty exciting. For $100 you will get a signed edition of the book with some personalized sketches included. Looking at the examples below Scott goes far beyond the usual doodle that many artists offer up in similar deals giving you an original piece of art when it’s all said and done.

  “Adored by his patrons and admired by his peers, Scott Campbell is known not only for his amazing technique and vision as a tattoo artist, but also as a respected fine artist on the contemporary scene. Both Campbell's artwork and tattoo work are informed by timeless trends of "new antiquarian" style, nineteenth-century hand-lettering, kitsch, and classic tattoo flash.”

“Campbell renders fleeting trends into timeless masterpieces not only on canvas and in sculpture, but also on skin. This book captures both, exemplifying how his tattoo work informs his artwork and vice versa. “

Hardcover, 8.5 x 11.75 inches, 208 pages, fully illustrated.

To purchase the signed book click HERE.
For those who don't have the extra cash to spend you can purchase a retail copy HERE.

Video: TateShots - Maurice Sendak

Maurice Bernard Sendak is an American writer and illustrator best known for his book Where the Wild Things Are. In the compelling interview below for TateShorts Maurice discuses his life’s work, influences, the impact of Where The Wild Things Are, his obsession with William Blake and his views on selling out, seems like a real interesting character with strong convictions.