His Name is Banksy is an upcoming graphic novel that highlights the work of the mystery esteemed street artist. It is written by smoeone who has guessed the artist's identity, but it is as good as anyone else's guess. It is a fictional narrative that tells the story through illustrations done by Marco Maraggi.
The book is 128 pages and there are no promises of unmasking the artist with the purpose of educating new audiences about the artist's journey. The author states that "Readers will learn not only of Banksy’s politically-charged art and the causes he championed, but also of its worldwide dissemination, museum exhibitions, and record-breaking auctions." Preorders are now available starting on October 11th.
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His Name is Banksy is an Upcoming Graphic Novel of the Artist
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