Banksy in New York offers a first-hand account of his residency: the
defacement and removal of his pieces, reactions from neighbors and
building owners and interactions between Banksy's fans and foes.
The author draws on his extensive knowledge of street art and graffiti
in New York to assess the impact of Banksy's work from a cultural and
art-historical perspective. Mock is as much a fan as a critic of the
artist's work and delivers his account in the form of a personal
narrative that is by turns insightful and humorous, paying homage to
Banksy's wit and creativity while challenging the artist and his
detractors to consider the true impact of his work.
The hardcover edition of Banksy in New York features over 140 photos
and illustrations on 128 pages as well as a new foreword by Brooklyn
Street Art founders Jaime Rojo and Steven P. Harrington.