Dismaland Book

[bryn]

Hi all call me a bright spark but I realised this might be a good place to promote the book I've just published about Banksy's Dismaland.
Its an 80 page softback with over 150 colour photographs.




available on Amazon and eBay price £19.99

The book is a celebration of the amazing art show and I hope that it will be a great memory stirrer if you were lucky enough to go and if you didn't it will give you a dismal experience.

chapters include:
Where the f*ck is Weston-super-Mare?
A local show for local people
The Process for punters
Art
Politics
Free Art
Art Bombing
Dismaland Collectables
Fire of Waters

[F*X]

Good luck with the release.

[Deleted]

Any donations to charitable causes from the proceeds at all?.

[bryn]

Good question, hadn't thought about it yet as I've invested a load of money in it so far it will be awhile before I see any profit....always worth the question though mate!

[Deleted]

It looks a good read. Is it a view of Dismaland from a visitors point or a general journalistic take on Dismaland and the local area?

[bryn]

Well... I am an art and design historian and local to wsm. I became a bit obsessed with the place visiting 14 times. I have tried to capture what made Dismaland so provocative for people and also interview 9 stewards who's lives have been changed by their experiences. They give great insider anecdotes. Feedback so far is really good from people, mixed in to the gushing celebration of the show there's political commentary, reflection on some of the art, gossip, inuendo and intrigue. The sleaford mods gave me quotes and there's an ispy kleptomaniac so guide to the 'collectables' to...... Thanks for the question!

[slevin]

Looks promising, who is the cover artwork by?

[cyberkid]

good luck bryn !

[bryn]

Cheers this seems a friendly place....so far! The cover is by a mate of mine who works under the name Tapir or tapirart, known him donkeys years, he lives round here too. He did some art bombing at Dismaland and I suppose you could say that show gave us both a bit of a boost.
Cheers

[F*X]

Ordered one this morning. Looking forward to seeing it.

[huxleypig]

Just ordered one - looking forward to reading it, should bring back some good memories!

Best of luck with this Bryn

[Deleted]

Picked up a copy. Looks great!

[.dappy]

bryn - do you sign them if we buy them off eBay?

... signed 1st edition ... Oooohh!

[bryn]

No problem

[Unica]

I couldn't make it to Dismaland, so I'll order one and experience it through your book.

[bryn]

If it works then my job is done! Cheers mate, someone just suggested that you listen to the wobbly music too while you read it, there's good music samples on YT. Give it a go!

[.dappy]

... and for those that enjoyed them ... here is a link to the 24 ... yes 24! ... short films that we loved

www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/08/a-peek-inside-the-galleries-and-a-playlist-of-short-films-at-banksys-dismaland/

[jkrx]

Just ordered one from ebay - thanks

[Lroy]

May 1, 2016 14:10:30 GMT 1 bryn said:

Well... I am an art and design historian and local to wsm. I became a bit obsessed with the place visiting 14 times. I have tried to capture what made Dismaland so provocative for people and also interview 9 stewards who's lives have been changed by their experiences. They give great insider anecdotes. Feedback so far is really good from people, mixed in to the gushing celebration of the show there's political commentary, reflection on some of the art, gossip, inuendo and intrigue. The sleaford mods gave me quotes and there's an ispy kleptomaniac so guide to the 'collectables' to...... Thanks for the question!

its funny about finding art or to try to pick up something : I never thought , even one time, the 3 times that I was there to have a look on the floor, or in hidden places, etc ...
I just enjoy the show as a kid and did not think to other things than to meet or watch also people etc ... I have totally forgot about these piece of arts as Dollats and quids with a rat on them, some pieces or stencils by John Doh or others left there. All supposed to be by Banksy, lol.. I tried to catch the Unicorn but she did not want to leave his box...

Ah I just thought to buy cans of beers and to put them in my pockets , before entering : pints are generally expensives on the bars and I drunk a few. I regret to don't buy a sweat or tee anyway. Not enough quids. Anyway do you know Darren D. ? Lovely person. I will order one of you signed book if you don't mind. Cheers. Live the cover by tapir.

[bryn]

Just been for a walk down the seafront in wsm and naturally snooped in the Tropicana, sorry Dismaland site, still a few tantalising scraps of the show there......if only this was still there. Surely the site could have been remodelled, a small collection of art kept there and new touring exhibits shown?? Bugger....

[bryn]

thanks to all of you who have bought the book in this last week, it's an impressive forum. If you liked the book please review it, especially if you got it on Amazon, I understand that reviews take your book up the listing. Can't resist sharing this review with you because it make me proud and is pretty much why I wrote it in the first place. 
I love this book, every time I see it I have to open it again and again - it brings me to a place that made me smile like a little child. Great photos interviews it's almost like reliving it all again. If you missed going to Dismaland then this book will give you a idea of what it was all about. Thank you Bryn Youds

I will post a new picture of a couple of the dismal stewards tomorrow... I have a promo shoot planned.

[bryn]

Remembering Dismaland, Dismal Steward icons Farhath and Kurtis getting Dismal down Weston seafront to promote an old hacks book....

[Lroy]

Not sold out yet ? How many you have left ? I always forget to order ! Raaaa

[Deleted]

Glad I was still able to get a copy!

[rosengoo]

I tried to buy a copy but it won't allow shipping to Toronto, Canada. Can you assist, Bryn? Thanks very much.

[gmidd]

Where can I buy one of these? Checked Amazon and can't seem to find it.

[Dexter Bulldog]

same here.. in the us.. would liek a book! how does one do this ?

your word count is below the 30 needed? wtf is going on here? words words words

since when is there a minimum word count needed?

[Deleted]

May 10, 2016 15:55:49 GMT 1 Dexter Bulldog said:

same here.. in the us.. would liek a book! how does one do this ?

your word count is below the 30 needed? wtf is going on here? words words words

since when is there a minimum word count needed?

If you search Dismaland book on eBay, the book is list under the eBay international listings section. I'm located in the U.S. and that's how I was able to buy a copy.

[Dexter Bulldog]

Thanks

[Dexter Bulldog]

Still can't find it