--- product_id: 74200879 title: "Jean-Michel Basquiat" price: "£218.25" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/74200879-jean-michel-basquiat store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Jean-Michel Basquiat **Price:** £218.25 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Jean-Michel Basquiat - **How much does it cost?** £218.25 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/74200879-jean-michel-basquiat) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The legend of Jean-Michel Basquiat is as strong as ever. Synonymous with New York in the 1980s, the artist first appeared in the late 1970s under the tag SAMO, spraying caustic comments and fragmented poems on the walls of the city. He appeared as part of a thriving underground scene of visual arts and graffiti, hip hop, post-punk, and DIY filmmaking, which met in a booming art world. As a painter with a strong personal voice, Basquiat soon broke into the established milieu, exhibiting in galleries around the world.Basquiat’s expressive style was based on raw figures and integrated words and phrases. His work is inspired by a pantheon of luminaries from jazz, boxing, and basketball, with references to arcane history and the politics of street life—so when asked about his subject matter, Basquiat answered “royalty, heroism and the streets.” In 1983 he started collaborating with the most famous of art stars, Andy Warhol, and in 1985 was on the cover of The New York Times Magazine. When Basquiat died at the age of 27, he had become one of the most successful artists of his time.This book allows an unprecedented insight into Basquiat’s art, with pristine reproductions of his most seminal paintings, drawings, and notebook sketches. In large-scale format, the book offers vivid proximity to Basquiat’s intricate marks and scribbled words, further illuminated by an introduction to the artist from editor Hans Werner Holzwarth, as well as an essay on his themes and artistic development from curator and art historian Eleanor Nairne. Richly illustrated year-by-year chapter breaks follow the artist’s life and quote from his own statements and contemporary reviews to provide both personal background and historical context. Review: A visually stunning art volume. - This large format art book was an awesome addition ! Review: A very big, very beautiful book. - Everything down to the packaging was beautiful. I couldn’t even bring myself to get rid of the box it came in although I’m not sure what to do with it yet, many guy frame it now that I think of it, lol. Moving on, the collection is wonderful. The artwork is beautiful. If you are wondering whether or not to buy this or the 40th anniversary release, I have both and would say the biggest difference other than size (this is not a book to travel with, the 40 is and I do!) is that the 40th has much brighter, slightly sharper renditions of these prints while this version is much more of a visual experience. You could literally sit with someone and enjoy this book together. Other than that, the books are identical. If I had it to do again, I might just stick with the 40th but mainly due to my current, very downsized living situation. Having this, I was planning on gifting the 40th but it’s travel-able size has compelled me to hang onto both. ## Features - Exceptional reproductions of Basquiat's most important paintings, drawings, and sketches - Length: 15.75in / 40cm, Height: 2.25in / 6cm, Width: 11.5in / 29.5cm - By Eleanor Nairne - Hardcover - 500 pages ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #576,526 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,858 in Individual Artists (Books) #2,500 in Art History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 203 Reviews | ## Images ![Jean-Michel Basquiat - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91UHUBPQ7XL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A visually stunning art volume. *by D***C on January 8, 2026* This large format art book was an awesome addition ! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very big, very beautiful book. *by W***E on August 19, 2022* Everything down to the packaging was beautiful. I couldn’t even bring myself to get rid of the box it came in although I’m not sure what to do with it yet, many guy frame it now that I think of it, lol. Moving on, the collection is wonderful. The artwork is beautiful. If you are wondering whether or not to buy this or the 40th anniversary release, I have both and would say the biggest difference other than size (this is not a book to travel with, the 40 is and I do!) is that the 40th has much brighter, slightly sharper renditions of these prints while this version is much more of a visual experience. You could literally sit with someone and enjoy this book together. Other than that, the books are identical. If I had it to do again, I might just stick with the 40th but mainly due to my current, very downsized living situation. Having this, I was planning on gifting the 40th but it’s travel-able size has compelled me to hang onto both. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A truly AWESOME monograph!! *by D***O on January 9, 2019* I am an artist and a collector of artist monographs. This new (12/2018) volume is a wonderful book! It is a heavy monster and was professionally packed - a huge shipping box, an inner box that held the book, a slipcase outer covering with a handle, then the book itself. It's the first time I've seen this done. The book itself is a masterpiece of Basquiat's works from 1979 until his death. It has several essays on his life, style of painting and critiques. The works are displayed in high detail - several are foldouts. The color and reproductions are terrific. The paper each page is printed on is heavy, I'd guess 65lbs. or so. That's a new for me as well. I would highly recommend this monograph to any art student, Basquiat fan or collector. How anyone can give it just a two-star review is beyond me. ## Frequently Bought Together - Jean-michel Basquiat XXL - Andy Warhol Polaroids 1958 - 1987 - Annie Leibovitz --- ## 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/74200879-jean-michel-basquiat](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/74200879-jean-michel-basquiat) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-14*