--- product_id: 74200853 title: "Basquiat: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Lives)" price: "£20.32" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/74200853-basquiat-a-graphic-novel-graphic-lives store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Vivid, expressive color palette Graphic novel biography format Top-rated with 4.6/5 stars Basquiat: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Lives) **Price:** £20.32 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Dive into the vibrant world of Basquiat — where art meets life in every panel! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Basquiat: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Lives) - **How much does it cost?** £20.32 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/74200853-basquiat-a-graphic-novel-graphic-lives) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Critically Acclaimed:** Boasts a 4.6-star rating from 161 reviews, making it a must-have for art and graphic novel enthusiasts. - • **Exclusive New Store Stock:** Grab this fresh release now and join the community of trend-savvy art lovers before it’s gone. - • **Immersive Visual Storytelling:** Experience Basquiat’s life through stunning, jazzy illustrations that capture his raw energy and complexity. - • **Authentic Voices & Perspectives:** Narrated by key figures in Basquiat’s life, offering a multi-dimensional, intimate biography. - • **Perfect Blend of Art & Narrative:** Parisi’s unique style fuses vibrant colors with compelling storytelling, mirroring Basquiat’s own artistic spirit. ## Overview Basquiat: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Lives) is a visually striking biography illustrated by Paolo Parisi, capturing the life and art of Jean-Michel Basquiat through a graphic novel format. Featuring vivid colors and multiple personal perspectives, it has earned a 4.6/5 star rating from 161 reviews and ranks highly in graffiti, street art, and art history categories. ## Description Buy Basquiat: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Lives) Illustrated by Parisi, Paolo (ISBN: 9781786274151) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: BRILLIANT - A must for any fan of Basquiat Review: Beautifully written and drawn - This is a beautiful biography of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of my favourite artists. Parisi has used key colours in wondrous ways to wander throughout Basquiat's life, as told through the voices of his father, a former agent, a former lover, and others. His life is told in a jazzy, free-flowing sensibility that, to me, perfectly matches Basquiat's life and art. Aspects of Basquiat's life that are perhaps not very attractive, for example his vanity, drug abuse, and flip ways, are on display in ways that are just as well put as the rest of this book is. The colours sting, in a great way, while Parisi's style of writing and storytelling is just as beautiful as his drawing and painting. This is one of the best biographical graphic novels that I've ever had the pleasure to read. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 470,566 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 151 in Graffiti & Street Art 1,203 in 20th & 21st Century Art History 1,714 in Individual Artist Monographs | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 161 Reviews | ## Images ![Basquiat: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Lives) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815rDuqfMdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BRILLIANT *by T***R on 25 January 2024* A must for any fan of Basquiat ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully written and drawn *by N***C on 14 May 2019* This is a beautiful biography of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of my favourite artists. Parisi has used key colours in wondrous ways to wander throughout Basquiat's life, as told through the voices of his father, a former agent, a former lover, and others. His life is told in a jazzy, free-flowing sensibility that, to me, perfectly matches Basquiat's life and art. Aspects of Basquiat's life that are perhaps not very attractive, for example his vanity, drug abuse, and flip ways, are on display in ways that are just as well put as the rest of this book is. The colours sting, in a great way, while Parisi's style of writing and storytelling is just as beautiful as his drawing and painting. This is one of the best biographical graphic novels that I've ever had the pleasure to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Okay *by Y***N on 22 December 2019* Those who love Basquiat's art style will want to read this one. For those looking for inspiration or philosophy behind his work... those might come up disappointed. For while there was a desire to be counterculture and question societal values via his art during his early days, the book seems to indicate that Basquiat in his latter career stage was obsessed with fame. This led him down a few crooked roads. This book also sheds light on those who tried to take advantage of Basquiat, the racism he faced and how the art world works in general. While I love the historical side of this book, I find the Basquiat's story not to be as unique as I was expecting. He was a talent that got lost in drugs and booze... became taken over with fame and overwork due to the overwhelming influence of people who had no interest in him. The book is an interesting read, though. Recommended for though in love with anything that has to do with art and similar creative endeavours. ## Frequently Bought Together - Basquiat: A Graphic Novel - Jean-Michel Basquiat. 40th Ed. - Basquiat-isms --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/74200853-basquiat-a-graphic-novel-graphic-lives](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/74200853-basquiat-a-graphic-novel-graphic-lives) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-10*