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Discover the groundbreaking career of Richard Hambleton, the enigmatic pioneer of street art who cemented his status as the underground godfather of New York's urban art scene in the 1980s. This definitive retrospective showcases over 200 captivating images of his most iconic works, including the unsettling "Shadow Man" series that startled viewers into a visceral awareness of the city's dangerous edge. From his early conceptual installations depicting crime scenes to his later series of landscapes and seascapes, this book offers a comprehensive look at the full spectrum of Hambleton's artistic vision. With behind-the-scenes studio shots and personal photographs of the artist himself, as well as his influence on contemporary artists like Banksy and Shepard Fairey, this one-of-a-kind book is a must-have for anyone interested in street art, graffiti, and art history.
