Banksy by Fragile book

[Lroy]

Sept 23, 2024 18:27:17 GMT 1 Emile said:

Just got shipping info to Germany!

Me too for 🇫🇷 

[nikos76]

Me too for Belgium 🇧🇪 😊

[artizana]

If someone have one for sell, let me know, cheers!

[thisisthesam]

200 books sent out today.

Book bubble wrapped and inside new book cardboard packaging which is great news.

[stothed]

Guessing he’s back from his holiday in Ibiza now

[Invaded 420]

Product no 2 coming Friday 6pm 👀

[thisisthesam]

Can’t imagine it’ll be part 2… any ideas?

[kjg]

Sept 24, 2024 21:14:20 GMT 1 thisisthesam said:

Can’t imagine it’ll be part 2… any ideas?

A print maybe, or a poster for the show?

[Peperami Monster]

Prints simples

[zacksz 123123]

Smells like the money grab from Clown Skateboards last year.

[Lroy]

Sept 24, 2024 20:54:38 GMT 1 Invaded 420 said:

Product no 2 coming Friday 6pm 👀

I had read on a Banksy Fragile post, some bizarre words as «  plus print for Paris and ? » .. Then he updated the comment and took off this - it was 2 weeks ago. 
Anyway also that there will be many surprises in another post as show, etc etc ..
i will have Friday on my mind ..

[jopops]

But who is fragile really ?

[Shoot Again]

Sept 25, 2024 16:12:36 GMT 1 jopops said:

But who is fragile really ?

Buy the book and you'll know a bit better ;-)

[the answer is 42]

Sept 25, 2024 16:16:17 GMT 1 Shoot Again said:

Sept 25, 2024 16:12:36 GMT 1 jopops said:

But who is fragile really ?

Buy the book and you'll know a bit better ;-)

Both editions are sold out…link

[Lroy]

Sept 25, 2024 16:12:36 GMT 1 jopops said:

But who is fragile really ?

The official unofficial photographer of Banksy or the unofficial official photographer of Banksy. From Birmingham. Both love Glastonbury. 
but he was not the only one too… Laz, Jeremy G., aka  Romanywg took this super Zorro per example …

It’s funny, since a while, Banksy did not credited any photographers on his site. Why ? Some may know, not me. 

Well, in fact, nobody knows a lot apart Banksy community..

 

[stothed]

Sept 25, 2024 16:12:36 GMT 1 jopops said:

But who is fragile really ?

[loui]

Sept 25, 2024 18:39:30 GMT 1 Lroy said:

Sept 25, 2024 16:12:36 GMT 1 jopops said:

But who is fragile really ?

The official unofficial photographer of Banksy or the unofficial official photographer of Banksy. From Birmingham. Both love Glastonbury. 
but he was not the only one too… Laz, Jeremy G., aka  Romanywg took this super Zorro per example …

It’s funny, since a while, Banksy did not credited any photographers on his site. Why ? Some may know, not me. 

Well, in fact, nobody knows a lot apart Banksy community..

 

I think it’s very odd how many people made their name by using the banksy name. There’s more photographers aren’t there? Barry Cawston, Steve Cotton (artofthestate) etc etc. Makes you wonder if b does feel used. Either that or he’s some kind of union 🤔🤔🤔

[Invaded 420]

Unsigned isn’t sold out. Check the link you posted ; )

[tidybut]

Rapid response from Retail Therapy. All unsigned are being sent out next week. Fairplay to them.

[the answer is 42]

Sept 25, 2024 21:54:22 GMT 1 Invaded 420 said:

Unsigned isn’t sold out. Check the link you posted ; )

That’s strange. When I posted the link both were sold out as I wanted to post a pic. Oh well, more chance for people to get a copy. Thanks again.

[met]

Courtesy heads‑up


Packaging‑related post to follow.

While it may be of interest to some, its clinical nature is likely to exasperate others.

Non‑nerds are therefore advised to just scroll to the next post.


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A packaging success story


Check out the sweet, sharp corners on this recent purchase:






Insignificant to many normal people. And a most welcome, reassuring sight for obsessive‑collector types like myself.

This was a UK shipment that arrived yesterday via Evri.


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Initial impressions on packaging


The book wrap mailer came from Kite Packaging, size PP 3.

Along with the self‑seal, an extra piece of parcel tape was applied over the tear‑strip for additional security.








The cardboard was a bit thin compared to other book wrap mailers I've received in the past, but still seemed fit for purpose.

Tilting the parcel from side‑to‑side, the book could be felt shifting back and forth. Less than ideal. Nevertheless, I remained comforted by a photo I'd previously seen, showing that the new packaging included bubble wrap.



Thoughts after closer inspection


On one of the two width‑wise sides of the packaging, the internal flap was a distance of about 4‑5 cm from the edges — leaving a decent amount of protective buffer space if the parcel had been dropped on those edges.

On the other side, however, the internal flap was only about 1 cm from the edges.

This feature will have occurred in transit. As the book was moving around in its packaging, the two internal flaps will have gradually been spreading further apart, and unevenly. During the course of its journey, the book will therefore have created an incrementally larger "wobble space" for itself within the packaging.
















Minor suggestion for future parcels


I would reiterate the tip previously mentioned by 1nkling*, of taping down the internal flaps during packaging:

Sept 17, 2024 11:17:07 GMT 1 1nkling said:

Like others have said, its a learning process. I've been shipping for various artists for nearly 20 years now and have had my fair share of shipping disasters along the way. Not all book wraps are made equal. Some are nice and sturdy, some are really flimsy. For heavy coffee table style books I tend to wrap them in jiffy foam before putting in the book wrap. I also tape across the inner flaps before fully shutting and taping the outer. That stops everything moving around inside or bursting out the ends. Still not fool-proof though as couriers chuck these things around for fun.

Between the flaps, the tape can be applied either directly to the bubble‑wrapped book, or (as shown below) to a piece of paper or post‑it note that is first added on top of the bubble wrap.






This will have two benefits:

(i)  keeping the book more snug within its packaging, and less likely to shift around during transit; and

(ii)  keeping the book more centred within its packaging, so that the buffer‑space distance between the packaged book and the edges of the mailer remains more even on both sides.


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Cheers to Retail Therapy Office and Fragile for taking customer feedback on board, and greatly improving their packaging.

[the answer is 42]

Sept 25, 2024 21:54:22 GMT 1 Invaded 420 said:

Unsigned isn’t sold out. Check the link you posted ; )

I knew I wasn’t imagining things when I originally posted my comment. Thanks for the reality check.

[Invaded 420]

Sept 26, 2024 16:18:49 GMT 1 the answer is 42 said:

Sept 25, 2024 21:54:22 GMT 1 Invaded 420 said:

Unsigned isn’t sold out. Check the link you posted ; )

I knew I wasn’t imagining things when I originally posted my comment. Thanks for the reality check.

Well you got your chance to order and have your questions answered after the restock

[Lazy Jesus]

Still in stock

[NoLionsInEngland]

Sept 25, 2024 19:35:11 GMT 1 stothed said:

Sept 25, 2024 16:12:36 GMT 1 jopops said:

But who is fragile really ?

'ang on, you left Art Of The State off that list?

[Not 4 The Thril]

Sept 19, 2024 22:26:24 GMT 1 Not 4 The Thril said:

Just chiming in from the United States - - - I have also yet to receive any information on shipping or notifications about my purchase since August 30th. 

Not stressing about it, I know I will receive the book. Just wanted to let others know as I think everyone outside the UK is in the same boat. 

Just following up with this-- nearly a month and still no word or movement on tracking to the United States. Anyone else?

EDIT: I purchased first edition signed and numbered. 

[The Italian One]

Sept 27, 2024 0:19:00 GMT 1 Not 4 The Thril said:

Sept 19, 2024 22:26:24 GMT 1 Not 4 The Thril said:

Just chiming in from the United States - - - I have also yet to receive any information on shipping or notifications about my purchase since August 30th. 

Not stressing about it, I know I will receive the book. Just wanted to let others know as I think everyone outside the UK is in the same boat. 

Just following up with this-- nearly a month and still no word or movement on tracking to the United States. Anyone else?

EDIT: I purchased first edition signed and numbered. 

bought first edition too
shipped to italy
still no news

[Hubble Bubble]

My first edition arrived (UK based) yesterday. Had been outside the door for a day in the rain but, apart from wet cardboard, the book itself was fine... probably saved by the more robust bubble wrap.

Looks a great product... can't wait to get stuck in to it.

HB

*edit... or should that be 'hubble bubble wrap'

I'll get my coat

[Newar]

receive mine in UK will grab it when got time to go to London

[Cool User Name]

I wonder what this is?