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Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)

Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Related categories: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1989. Jean-Michel Basquiat book. Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat.

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Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Books

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Paper

Basquiat: Boom for Real Herbert Kasper's Estate With 1 of His Paintings Illus
Basquiat: Boom for Real Herbert Kasper's Estate With 1 of His Paintings Illus

Basquiat: Boom for Real Herbert Kasper's Estate With 1 of His Paintings Illus

Located in valatie, NY

This book also features rare archival material and extensive illustrations, demonstrating how Basquiat's legacy remains more powerful and relevant than ever today.

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21st Century and Contemporary German Books

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Paper

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Jean-Michel Basquiat Paperback Table Book – July 2, 1999
Jean-Michel Basquiat Paperback Table Book – July 2, 1999

Jean-Michel Basquiat Paperback Table Book – July 2, 1999

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Jean-Michel Basquiat Paperback – July 2, 1999 table book soft cover.

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20th Century American Modern Books

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Paper

Warhol on Basquiat, the Iconic Relationship Told in Andy Warhol’s Words and Pict
Warhol on Basquiat, the Iconic Relationship Told in Andy Warhol’s Words and Pict

Warhol on Basquiat, the Iconic Relationship Told in Andy Warhol’s Words and Pict

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s estate, this book chronicles the duo’s relationship in hundreds of previously unpublished photogr...

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Late 20th Century Books

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Paper

Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)

Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Related categories: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1989. Jean-Michel Basquiat book. Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Category

Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Books

Materials

Paper

Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)
Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)

Jean-Michel Basquiat The Paris Review, 1982 (Basquiat Tuxedo)

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Related categories: Jean-Michel Basquiat 1989. Jean-Michel Basquiat book. Vintage Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Category

Vintage 1980s Art Nouveau Books

Materials

Paper

Jean-Michel Basquiat vintage 1990s Japanese book
Jean-Michel Basquiat vintage 1990s Japanese book

Jean-Michel Basquiat vintage 1990s Japanese book

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Jean-Michel Basquiat Rare vintage Japanese publication from 1997 which chronicles the life of Basquiat and the feature film by Julian Schnabel. Includes great early photos of the art...

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Vintage 1980s Books

Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book
Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book

Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book

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H 1.25 in W 10 in D 12.25 in

Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book

Located in New York, NY

A Jean-Michel Basquiat drawing coffee table or library book. A story, with original writing and work, of the Brooklyn born artist from a private New York collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book
Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book

Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book

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H 1.25 in W 10 in D 12.25 in

Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book

Located in New York, NY

A Jean-Michel Basquiat drawing coffee table or library book. A story, with original writing and work, of the Brooklyn born artist from a private New York collection.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book
Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book

Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book

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H 1.25 in W 10 in D 12.25 in

Jean-Michel Basquiat Drawing Book

Located in New York, NY

A Jean-Michel Basquiat 'Drawing' coffee table or library book. A story, with original writing and work, of the Brooklyn born artist from a private New York collection.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Jean Michel-Basquiat, King for a Decade, 1997 Book
Jean Michel-Basquiat, King for a Decade, 1997 Book

Jean Michel-Basquiat, King for a Decade, 1997 Book

By Taka Kawachi

Located in CA, CA

“Since I was 17, I thought I might be a star”. This book couples a look into Basquiat's art and life, through a series of interviews with his contemporaries, photographs of Basqu...

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1990s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Books

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Paper

Jean Michel-Basquiat – "King for a Decade" 1997 Book
Jean Michel-Basquiat – "King for a Decade" 1997 Book

Jean Michel-Basquiat – "King for a Decade" 1997 Book

By Taka Kawachi

Located in CA, CA

“Since I was seventeen, I thought I might be a star”. This book couples a look into Basquiat's art and life, through a series of interviews from his contemporaries, photographs o...

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Late 20th Century Books

Jean Michel-Basquiat, King for a Decade, 1997 Book
Jean Michel-Basquiat, King for a Decade, 1997 Book

Jean Michel-Basquiat, King for a Decade, 1997 Book

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in CA, CA

“Since I was 17, I thought I might be a star”. This book couples a look into Basquiat's art and life, through a series of interviews from his contemporaries, photographs of Basqu...

Category

1990s Japanese Books

Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Rare Book 1996
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Rare Book 1996

Jean-Michel Basquiat - Catalogue Raisonne of Paintings, Rare Book 1996

By Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in CA, CA

The Basquiat dealer Christophe Van de Weghe said of the book: “Authentication is made easier by the catalogue of Basquiat’s work compiled by the dealer Enrico Navarra, which is a nea...

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1990s French Books

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Paper

Warhol on Basquiat, the Iconic Relationship Told in Andy Warhol’s Words and Pict
Warhol on Basquiat, the Iconic Relationship Told in Andy Warhol’s Words and Pict

Warhol on Basquiat, the Iconic Relationship Told in Andy Warhol’s Words and Pict

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Produced in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation and Jean-Michel Basquiat’s estate, this book chronicles the duo’s relationship in hundreds of previously unpublished photogr...

Category

Late 20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

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