The Gold Toilet and a Very Famous Banana The True Story of the World's Wildest Art Heist

The laugh-out-loud tale of how one of today’s most famous artists turned the art world on its head, told in a graphic novel-style picture book‘Warnin This book may turn bananas into masterpieces.’ – Maurizio CattelanThink the art world is stuffy, boring, or inaccessible? Think again! The Gold Toilet and a Very Famous Banana transforms the extraordinary true story of artist Maurizio Cattelan into a hilarious, page-turning introduction to contemporary art.Known as the prankster of the art world, Cattelan pushes the boundaries of what art can be. This witty picture book invites young readers to consider: Can an ordinary banana taped to a gallery wall be a multimillion-dollar masterpiece? What about an 18-karat gold toilet? And is it still art if it’s eaten, in a bathroom, or even … stolen?Because that’s exactly what happened. Cattelan’s fully functioning gold toilet was stolen from Blenheim Palace in 2019 – and the artwork itself has never been recovered.Combining humor, fun facts, an unsolved mystery, and art history in one great-looking book, The Gold Toilet and a Very Famous Banana is the perfect read for any creative kid, and anyone who has ever wondered, 'But is that really art?'Humor-first approach to non-fiction: Brimming with wit, playfulness, and a touch of mysteryArt that breaks all ‘the rules’: Reveals how wacky, funny, and FUN art can be!Graphic novel appeal: Speech bubbles, panels, and playful illustrations make this a fun page-turner for young readersA world-famous artist and viral cultural phenomenon: Maurizio Cattelan is one of the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists, known for provocative, humorous works including Comedian – the viral banana taped to a wall – and America, his 18-karat-gold toilet. His work has been exhibited at major museums and institutions around the world, including MoMA and Tate Modern.‘What I love most is that this book never talks down to children. It trusts them. It reminds us that the biggest ideas can wear the smallest clothes, and that sometimes a banana or a golden toilet is all you need to understand art.’ – Maurizio CattelanFor ages 4-6 years