Book signing: NOLA RAIN, The New Orleans Banksy Story

This book offers an unprecedented, comprehensive overview of Banksy’s elusive time (August 2008) in New Orleans, focusing on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and the subsequent fate of his 17 art pieces he left behind. The author, a self-proclaimed caretaker of Banksy’s Umbrella Girl for over a decade, spent countless hours researching, making calls, and pursuing leads to compile this collection of often-hearsay accounts and photographs.

Banksy’s works in New Orleans, including the Umbrella Girl, are widely believed to be a commentary on the devastation caused by Katrina in 2005 and the government’s response.

The author’s role as caretaker involved continuous maintenance and protection of the Umbrella Girl from various forms of vandalism, providing a unique vantage point to connect with diverse individuals in New Orleans. The book acknowledges the difficulty in verifying information due to Banksy’s mysterious nature and emphasizes that the included images are not definitive proof of attribution or even of Banksy’s existence.

Stop by on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and meet Jesse and get his book. Refreshments served.

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