--- product_id: 74200853 title: "Basquiat: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Lives)" price: "€ 17.23" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/74200853-basquiat-a-graphic-novel-graphic-lives store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Vivid 1980s NYC art scenes Biographical graphic novel format Cult status with 4.6⭐ from 161 reviews Basquiat: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Lives) **Price:** € 17.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎤 Own the legend: Basquiat’s story like you’ve never seen it before! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Basquiat: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Lives) - **How much does it cost?** € 17.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/74200853-basquiat-a-graphic-novel-graphic-lives) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unfiltered life journey:** Explore the highs and lows of a troubled genius, from SAMO legend to art world icon. - • **Striking visual artistry:** Parisi’s use of bold colors mirrors Basquiat’s iconic style, making every page a masterpiece. - • **Dive into Basquiat’s NYC:** Experience the raw energy of 1980s street art culture through cinematic storytelling. - • **Authentic voices, real stories:** Narrated by those who knew Basquiat intimately, offering unparalleled insight. - • **Critically acclaimed & beloved:** Join thousands of readers who rate this graphic novel 4.6 stars for its brilliance and beauty. ## Overview Basquiat: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Lives) is a visually stunning and deeply personal biography of Jean-Michel Basquiat, capturing his rise from street artist SAMO to international art icon. Told through cinematic scenes and voices of those closest to him, this graphic novel offers a raw, unfiltered look at his life and legacy, celebrated by readers with a 4.6-star rating across 161 reviews. ## Description Cool, talented and transgressive, Jean-Michel Basquiat’s life is just as fascinating as the work he produced.Delve into 1980s New York as this vivid graphic novel takes you on Basquiat’s journey from street-art legend SAMO to international art-scene darling, up until his sudden death. Told through cinematic scenes, this is Basquiat as seen through the eyes of those who knew him, including his father, Suzanne Mallouk, Larry Gagosian and, most importantly, the man himself. Basquiat is a moving depiction of a troubled artist’s life for those interested in both the art and the man who made it. Review: BRILLIANT - A must for any fan of Basquiat Review: Beautifully written and drawn - This is a beautiful biography of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of my favourite artists. Parisi has used key colours in wondrous ways to wander throughout Basquiat's life, as told through the voices of his father, a former agent, a former lover, and others. His life is told in a jazzy, free-flowing sensibility that, to me, perfectly matches Basquiat's life and art. Aspects of Basquiat's life that are perhaps not very attractive, for example his vanity, drug abuse, and flip ways, are on display in ways that are just as well put as the rest of this book is. The colours sting, in a great way, while Parisi's style of writing and storytelling is just as beautiful as his drawing and painting. This is one of the best biographical graphic novels that I've ever had the pleasure to read. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 491,696 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 119 in Graffiti & Street Art 1,053 in 20th & 21st Century Art History 1,564 in Individual Artist Monographs | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 161 Reviews | ## Images ![Basquiat: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Lives) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815rDuqfMdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BRILLIANT *by T***R on 25 January 2024* A must for any fan of Basquiat ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully written and drawn *by N***C on 14 May 2019* This is a beautiful biography of Jean-Michel Basquiat, one of my favourite artists. Parisi has used key colours in wondrous ways to wander throughout Basquiat's life, as told through the voices of his father, a former agent, a former lover, and others. His life is told in a jazzy, free-flowing sensibility that, to me, perfectly matches Basquiat's life and art. Aspects of Basquiat's life that are perhaps not very attractive, for example his vanity, drug abuse, and flip ways, are on display in ways that are just as well put as the rest of this book is. The colours sting, in a great way, while Parisi's style of writing and storytelling is just as beautiful as his drawing and painting. This is one of the best biographical graphic novels that I've ever had the pleasure to read. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Okay *by Y***N on 22 December 2019* Those who love Basquiat's art style will want to read this one. For those looking for inspiration or philosophy behind his work... those might come up disappointed. For while there was a desire to be counterculture and question societal values via his art during his early days, the book seems to indicate that Basquiat in his latter career stage was obsessed with fame. This led him down a few crooked roads. This book also sheds light on those who tried to take advantage of Basquiat, the racism he faced and how the art world works in general. While I love the historical side of this book, I find the Basquiat's story not to be as unique as I was expecting. He was a talent that got lost in drugs and booze... became taken over with fame and overwork due to the overwhelming influence of people who had no interest in him. The book is an interesting read, though. Recommended for though in love with anything that has to do with art and similar creative endeavours. ## Frequently Bought Together - Basquiat: A Graphic Novel - Jean-Michel Basquiat. 40th Ed. - Basquiat-isms --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/74200853-basquiat-a-graphic-novel-graphic-lives](https://www.desertcart.be/products/74200853-basquiat-a-graphic-novel-graphic-lives) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*