Of course, stencil graffiti existed before Banksy, but not with such a presence, not in this kind. Ever since Banksy became a household name, he has been the standard when it comes to stencil graffiti. He's the king of street art, and – everyone wants him! Police, politicians and the press, art collectors and museums. Most wanted: Banksy! - That's it! Even law-abiding opponents of graffiti seem to have doubts when they consider that his works are crimes. His images are fantastic and provocative, humorous and political. They are placed where no one expects them and no one speaks to them. For those who, for all their wealth and daily work, have forgotten that the world isn't always likely, Banksy reminds you of this in his own way. Because he has been wanted by the police for years, he works and lives completely undercover. He does not give any interviews and only goes out in disguise to place his works. No one knows his real name, and you can find numerous specifications about him on several web forums on the internet. His action art has attracted a lot of media attention and has helped him gain a worldwide reputation. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, he is allowed to sabotage Paris Hilton's singing career and criticize Guantánamo at Disneyland – with an expert eye and a sharp mind. Banksy turns politics into art and art into politics. The reason that makes it so special. Like no one else, he exposes abuse and puts it in a semi-trivial context – to put a smile on people's faces without making his statement look ridiculous. Meanwhile, his works on canvas sell for up to £60,000 on the art scene. The first edition of "BANKSY – WALL AND PIECE" was published in 2005 and is now being published with 32 new pages in softcover by Publikat to finally reach the European book market on art and design. This 240-page book shows all of Banksy's pictures, installations, and must-see actions. paperback, 240 pages, 21. 5 cm x 26. 5 cm, text: English, ISBN: 978-3-9809909-9-8 [url=http://data. stylový soubor. de/preview_banksy. pdf]PREVIEW [/url] (5. 3 MB).