Jean-Michel Basquiat was an influential African-American artist whose paintings took the world of graffiti art to the New York gallery scene. Hs spray-painted crowns and scribbled words, referenced everything from his Haitian and Puerto Rican heritage, to political issues, pop-culture icons, and Biblical verse. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant physicist`s life.