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Addison Stone was a New York City teenager renowned for her provocative street art that challenged the city’s visual culture. When she died under mysterious circumstances, a detective investigation revealed an unexpected and tumultuous life. Through a series of interviews with her parents, friends, boyfriends, mentors, and critics, the narrative dissects her rise as an artist and the complexities that defined her brief, legendary existence. The book intertwines biography, mystery, and a vivid portrait of New York’s underground art scene.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Adele Griffin
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