Blek le Rat (Street Graphics / Street Art) - Softcover

Sybille Prou; King Adz

Softcover

ISBN 10: 050028735X ISBN 13: 9780500287354

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2008

Synopsis

This book is a unique view inside the life and work of one of the most private, but also one of the most loved, most applauded and most influential figures in street art. From small and simple stencils to complex multimedia events, the distinctive and groundbreaking art of Blek le Rat is showcased here for the first time, demonstrating the fascinating development of his technique and creativity over two decades. This book, with its indepth personal exploration of Blek’s motives and working methods, and his own comments on the meaning of his art, also offers a taste of the evolution of urban art from NewYork, Paris, Barcelona and Buenos Aires, to London, Taipei, Naples and Berlin. It will inspire and inform enthusiasts of street and urban culture and students alike.

About this title

Review:

'A really good document of Blek's key stencil works; the quality of photos are excellent'
-- Graphotism

About the Author:

King ADZ is the author of nine books, published by Thames & Hudson, HarperCollins, and Vintage. All his books to date have been concerned with youth-culture, sub-culture and street art. He has been creative consultant for numerous global brands including Adidas, Vice, Levis, Diesel, Smirnoff and Guinness. His feature documentary, The Iconoclast, profiling the notorious international art smuggler, Michel Van Rijn, premiered at the DOC NYC festival in 2017. Sybille Prou is married to Blek le Rat, and is the author of three books on graffiti.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 050028735X
• ISBN 13: 9780500287354
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128