Paul Coldwell

*PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY NOW, COMING SEPTEMBER 2026* Discover the magic, power and craft of one of the world's most significant art forms: the woodcut.For almost two thousand years, artists have transformed a piece of wood into meaning by cutting its surface, inking the block and transferring the image to paper, creating some of the most significant works in art history, like Hokusai’s The Great Wave and Dürer's Apocalypse.This is a book about why the woodcut matters and why its power to shock, thrill and inspire has never diminished. From third-century China to the present day, it explores how we have used the medium to visualise ideas, capture key moments in history and shape our societies, and tells the story of the art form itself in all its historical and intellectual significance.

'Banksy's legacy finally gets its due... Banksy: The Prints stands as essential reading for anyone seeking to understand how genuine creative vision can simultaneously challenge systems and work within them - a lesson increasingly relevant in today's complex creative economy' Creative Boom The first ever comprehensive catalogue of Banksy's print editions from 2002 to 2022. Banksy has been creating work for over three decades and is one of the best-known artists of our age. While Banksy has always believed the best place for his work is on the street, where it is free and accessible to everyone, since 2002 he has also created and sold approximately fifty-one print editions, equating to an estimated 30,000 artworks.This unauthorized guide to Banksy's print editions meticulously documents and reproduces over 170 unique prints, offering an unparalleled visual catalogue of these hugely collectable works. Banksy initially offered his prints - both signed and unsigned - for modest prices, democratizing fine art and making it widely available. Crucially, his prints often expand on themes seen in his wider oeuvre, making them essential in understanding his artistic trajectory. Organized by release year, with perceptive commentary, essential details about each edition, and faithful and high-quality reproductions, Banksy: The Prints is the ultimate resource for collectors, fans of Banksy and street art enthusiasts.