Banksy Captured: Volume 2 is the first edition hardback of Steve Lazarides’ final instalment in the Banksy Captured series, limited to 5,000 individually numbered copies, and produced by the only photographer who had unrestricted access to Banksy between 1997 and 2008. Presented in a museum‑quality pink fabric binding with gold foil and spot UV finishing and housed in a matching pink cloth slipcase, this substantial 308‑page volume completes the visual record that began with Volume 1, documenting Banksy’s rise from Bristol street artist to global cultural force. Drawn from an archive of more than 10,000 photographs, it showcases hundreds of images never published before, including behind‑the‑scenes documentation of major works being created, candid moments from exhibitions and street actions, process shots revealing materials and working methods, and contextual evidence of time, place and circumstance. This is the primary source material from which all later commentary on Banksy’s early career is derived, making it essential for anyone interested in the origins of his cultural impact.
The authority of this edition is grounded in Lazarides’ direct involvement as Banksy’s gallerist, dealer and organiser of the shows that shaped his early trajectory, which is why researchers, auction houses and serious collectors continue to rely on this archive for verification. When questions arise about early works, this is the reference point they return to. Produced by Laz Emporium in 2020, the book stands as a definitive historical record of a period of access that no longer exists, capturing a version of Banksy who worked openly with collaborators and allowed himself to be documented in real time. For collectors, the first‑edition status and original slipcase make it a highly desirable object, while gift buyers will find it arrives presentation‑ready, its distinctive pink cloth and meticulous production signalling its status as a limited edition art book.