Jean-Michel Basquiat Handbook

by Jean-Michel Basquiat (Artist), Larry Warsh (editor), Henry Louis Gates Jr.

160 pages, Paperback

Published March 26, 2024

About the author

Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist. He gained popularity, first as a graffiti artist in New York City, and then as a successful 1980s-era Neo-expressionist artist. Basquiat's paintings continue to influence modern day artists and command high prices.

Reviews

[Nataxa Lee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good introduction of the artist JMB. I felt I was reading a page from Wikipedia due to the structure of the book and the chronological list at the end.

[Manuel Carvajal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brief, but great approach into some details about Basquiat’s work and life. Includes quality images. Some pics by Warhol, Basquiat’s notebooks. “I don’t think about art when I’m working. I try to think about life” J-M Basquiat.

[Brad · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good selection of images. Much of the text is basic and more of a catalogue of techniques than insights into his work.

[Joanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little book to pop in one’s pocket. A brief introduction to the artist and lots of lovely pictures.

[Kristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish this book had more of everything. More details, information, it felt like I was reading a wikipedia page but it was still informative just not a lot there.