Jean-michel Basquiat Hardcover – January 1, 2005

What separates this book from the pack is:1. Printed on extra heavy paper;2. Many of Basquiat's paintings are on full pages;3. There are quite a few fold-out pages of his paintings, which I have not found anywhere else and4. The price is right, at the time of this writing some used books for about $35+, and new for $50+.For the money, you can not beat this wonderful book on Basquiat.Jean-Michel Basquiat, (BASS-KEY-AH), born 12/22/60, Brooklyn, New York, died 8/12/88 (27), Manhattan, N.Y.In about 1973, (when he was 13), his mother was committed to a mental institution. Looking at JMB's works, you can see the influence of his mother ("Gray's Anatomy" book she gave him in the hospital after he was hit by a car at age seven), and I believe her difficulties deeply affected him.

A beautiful book with great prints and near perfect shipping!

The media could not be loaded. LOVE the book! The cover! The design!

An incredibly well done monograph on Basquiat. I own every single Basquiat book, including the "raisonne" (three volume set), the early baghoomian, Kujke Gallery, etc..etc..and this one holds up. Personally, I think if you love an artist, you should buy whatever monograph comes out, if you have the budget.

Great book lots of pictures and explains history time frame for each painting

Great book for art lovers.

The book was in good shape, except some of the corners of the cover were bent.

Beautifully put together!! My boyfriend loved this birthday surprise!!