"The skeleton key to the multifaceted artist's work and thought."-- Publishers Weekly "The lasted addition to Phaidon's great Contemporary Artists series. Marshall deftly explores issues of race and history through imagery ranging from abstraction to comics."-- Tate Etc "[Kerry James Marshall is] one of the most exciting artists working today. The most comprehensive overview available of his remarkable career."-- MrsD-Daily.com "The exquisite talent of contemporary artist Kerry James Marshall and his acclaimed representations of African-American identity is captured here. His previous book in 2016 with Skira is already changing hands for £200 a copy, so here's your chance to grab a more comprehensive look at his work at a reasonable price.

"-- The Bookseller "Compelling. featuring an eclectic selection of his works, the book affords unparalleled insight into one of the most important living American artists."-- Aesthetica On the Contemporary Artists Series "The boldest, best executed, and most far-reaching publishing project devoted to contemporary art. These books will revolutionize the way contemporary art is presented and written about."-- Artforum "The combination of intelligent analysis, personal insight, useful facts and plentiful pictures is a superb format invaluable for specialists but also interesting for casual readers, it makes these books a must for the library of anyone who cares about contemporary art."-- Time Out "A unique series of informative monographs on individual artists."-- The Sunday Times "Gives the reader the impression of a personal encounter with the artists. Apart from the writing which is lucid and illuminating, it is undoubtedly the wealth of lavish illustrations which makes looking at these books a satisfying entertainment.

"-- The Art Book.