Suggested Read: "Banksy: Wall and Piece"

The graffiti artist known only as Banksy, has become world renowned for his satirical stencils across the city. Sometimes he adds on to what is already there, sometimes he creates an image from scratch, but he always has something to say.

Banksy: Wall and Piece, is the best kind of coffee table book there is. Not only is it easy to flip through the pages, almost entirely made of pictures, but it forces you to think. There is nothing subtle about Banksy's work. Each image, weather it's painted on the street or hanging in a gallery, is bold and questioning of the viewer.

This book is a new addition to the Fogelson library. I would suggest you take a glance at Banksy: Wall and Piece next time you need a break from your research. Or maybe check it out, take it back to your dorm, soak it in, and let it inspire you in your own work.

For more information about Banksy's work I've compiled a few links:

Banksy's official website:
http://www.banksy.co.uk/

A British television show does a peice on Banksy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e0IJSOq0xg

A Flickr account with over 7,000 Bansky images:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/banksy/

Suggested Read: The Watchmen

One of the most widely respected graphic novels in the world is coming to a theatre near you this spring. But, before you see the film, I suggest you read the book (the only graphic novel to make Time Magazine's "All Time 100 Novels" list of the greatest novels since 1923).
The Watchmen is the story of an alternative 1985 where the U.S. in on the brink of nuclear war with the Soviet Union and superheros have been banned from fighting crime. Former masked avengers are being murdered one by one forcing The Watchmen---a former superhero team---back into action.
The Watchmen is a story unlike any you've read before and it changed the face of graphic novels and superheroes forever. This is a dark novel filled with social commentary and political satire. The characters are gritty and realistic.
If you enjoyed V for Vendetta, the film or the superior graphic novel (also written by Alan Moore), then you will appreciate The Watchmen as well. Even if you never got into comic books as a kid, you should consider looking into graphic novels as a legitimate art form, and The Watchmen is a fantastic place to start.

You can find out more about the upcoming film here, at the official website:
http://watchmenmovie.warnerbros.com/

If you want some annotations on the books while you're reading to enhance the experience look here: http://www.capnwacky.com/rj/watchmen/chapter1.html

For more information about the graphic novel the wikipedia page is very extensive:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen

Last but not least, Alan Moore's fan page:
http://www.alanmoorefansite.com/