Signed; Shepard Fairey - Fairey-isms - 2025

Fairey-isms
Signed by the hand of Shepard Fairey

This exceptional leather-bound edition of Fairey-isms (Princeton University Press, published May 6, 2025) offers a rare opportunity to acquire a carefully curated collection of Shepard Fairey’s ideas, one of the most influential street artists and visual agitators of our era.

Spanning 168 pages and compact at approximately 13.3 × 10.7 cm (5.25" x 4.2"), the book gathers quotes from interviews, essays and archival sources, framing his iconographic journey, from early stickers and stencils > and >> to his enduring political graphic lexicon, including the iconic Obama poster > and the series > that empowers.

Even more compelling, this copy bears Shepard Fairey’s authentic signature, turning it from a mere reference compilation into an original art-world collectible artifact.

The slim, beautifully bound volume is both austere and powerful—a must-have for pop art, street art and politically engaged collectors, enriched by its physical signature and embodying the vision of an artist who believes that graphic communication can and should carry power, resilience and meaning.

Shepard Fairey (Obey) is one of the leading artists of contemporary street art. His bold graphic style, weaving visual propaganda with social engagement, has left a mark on global urban art. Fairey shares artistic and thematic proximity with figures such as Banksy, Invader, Vhils, Blek le Rat, PichiAvo, C215 or Seen, all recognized for their decisive influence on urban culture and the evolution of contemporary art.