M I C H A E L O ' M A R A B O O K S T I T L E I N F O R M A T I O N L O M A R T Urban Art Legends KET Keynote Urban Art Legends is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to learn more about the vibrant, exciting and constantly evolving art form of street art. Description Urban Art Legends is the perfect companion for anyone wanting to learn more about the vibrant, exciting and constantly evolving art form of street art. From being spray-painted onto walls and trains, to enjoying acclaim in galleries and Publication date Thursday, September museums, the graffiti movement has changed. Far from being viewed as mindless 24, 2015 vandalism, graffiti, or urban street art, has become prized as a highly valued and socially Price £14.99 relevant art form. ISBN-13 9781910552056 Renowned graffiti artist KET selects 38 of the most influential and pioneering urban artists Binding Hardback from around the world who have driven this transformation. Alongside selections of their Format Other artwork, KET explores their mediums, methods and backgrounds, and why they've chosen Depth 16mm to challenge classical ideas of art to convey messages about urban culture. Extent 128 pages Word Count From well-known names such as Banksy, Shepard Fairey and Blek le Rat to superstars of Territorial Rights World the underground movement, these are artists who have moved far away from the clichéd lettering and tags to develop individual styles that reflect and critique modern life. Sales Points KET is a world-famous graffiti artist from the New York urban art scene Features artists such as Nick Walker, Banksy, Ben Eine, Shepard Fairey and Blek le Rat, with photographs of their work and accompanying biographies and commentary by KET The perfect gift and coffee table addition for modern art fans who would like to learn more about their favourite street artists and discover new ones From the author and publishers of Street Art, Planet Banksy (over 20,000 sold) and Graffiti Planet (over 46,000 sold) Includes over 200 colour photographs Reviews 'Urban Art Legends beautifully captures the diversity of artistic practices found in our cities - from subway trains to galleries and back onto the streets.' - Street Art NYC Author Biography KET is a world-renowned graffiti artist based in New York, as well as a writer, lecturer, graffiti historian, producer, publisher and painter. His photos and graffiti have been published and exhibited internationally. Michael O'Mara Books. www.mombooks.com Sales Office: Michael O'Mara Books, 9 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, London, SW4 7NQ Orders to: Hely Hutchinson Centre, Milton Road, Didcot, OX11 7HH Tel: 02077208643 Tel: 01235 759 555 International Tel: +44 1235 759 555.