Jean-Michel Basquiat. 40th Ed. (45th Edition)

Like a lot of people, it seems, I bought this book without checking its size. Just saw 20.00 for a 500 page hardcover and instantly clicked 'buy.' Before it arrived I happened to reread the description - 6 x 9 - and thought, oh well, that one's on me. When the book arrived, though, I was happily surprised. Beautiful book, beautiful illustrations that, in spite of being somewhat diminutive, still express the artist's power. A wonderfully well-crafted volume, though from Taschen we'd expect no less. Long and short, no regrets here; this is a great book to pick up if you don't feel like spending 200.00 for the Goliath version.

I am absolutely in LOVE with this book. Stunning photographs, sketches, painti gs, and beautifully written. It's a love letter. Rest in power King. You are deeply loved and dearly missed.

This book is so amazing totally worth the price and then some I would give it six stars if I could it is filled with colorful reproductions of the artwork and had a first time for me clever inside jacket that works well as a page marker I intend to purchase more for gifts to my artist friends bravo to all who worked on this prize it’s an honor to the brilliant young artist gone to soon

The book is great and I look through it often for inspiration.

Stories… photos of his work… brilliant!

This book is exceptionally nice. I love the information and pictures.

I understand why 40 editions were released - they keep finding new Basquiat paintings. The famous "Versus Medici" painting that sold for $50.8 million dollars was released from a private collection in May 2021. You won't find it in this 40th edition released in 2020. There are other famous Basquiat paintings that need its own page, including his "Flexible" painting that sold for $45.3 million in May 2018. It is shown indirectly in this book and no color. Several great paintings are shown across 2 pages including the famous "Devil" which sold for $57.3 million dollars in May 2016. But the "devil" in the picture is smack dab in the middle of the 2 pages and in the crease. Overall, a great number of his most famous paintings are included in color and on their own page. Hopefully they will update this book and find ways to improve it. In the meantime, this is a great way to give your mind a break and think about something other than your daily routine for a while. Maybe someday read the text.

The book is amazing. Got the hardcover for my coffee table but its looks so perfect i need another one just to display.

Beautiful book! Very informative. Love the photos of his paintings.

Maravilloso para los que gusten de este genial artista…

Kerstcadeau dat veel plezier deed.

Pasta gruesa, un poco más pequeño que el tamaño carta, viene envuelto muy bien y la calidad es impecable.

Taschen produces quality books and this one is no exception. I appreciate the choice of paper stock as being more matt than shiny, there is hardly any glare on the pages. Wonderful artist.