In this lavishly illustrated, iconic book, author and journalist Will Ellsworth-Jones documents the sold, stolen and destroyed works of Banksy, perhaps one of the most renowned and controversial artists of our time.

This book is about the unseen: the works that have disappeared altogether, either destroyed by the authorities or incorporated into private collections to languish on walls or in collectors' vaults. These extraordinary works are as elusive as their creator, but here they are returned for public consumption and enjoyment.

A victim of his own success, Banksy is world famous and, even more famously, disdainful of the spotlight, preferring to remain anonymous. Regarded by many as one of the world's greatest living artists and by others as a rebellious vandal with a political agenda, Banksy has shocked and enlightened the art world since his acts of guerrilla art began appearing on the streets of Bristol's Barton Hill more than 25 years ago. His artworks can now be found on streets around the world, adorning the walls of some of the world's most distinguished galleries and even selling for millions at private auctions.

The works unveiled in Banksy's Lost Works include:

The pieces painted on partially destroyed buildings around Kiev, Ukraine, one of which has already been ripped off the wall by a group of locals.

The Valentine's Day mascara in Margate, which has now been restored and housed in Dreamland after several interventions by Thanet District Council.

Banksy's missing rats, an early symbol of the artist, which councils used to cover with paint when the name Banksy was more synonymous with "vandal" than "artist".

This book, which charts the often mysterious and sometimes trivial disappearances of works by one of the art world's most elusive figures, is a must-have addition to any Banksy fan's library. Sold, stolen or destroyed, discover Banksy's works that have disappeared from the wall.

Publisher: Batsford