--- product_id: 8242173 title: "Widow Basquiat: A Love Story" price: "MX$943" currency: MXN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/8242173-widow-basquiat-a-love-story store_origin: MX region: Mexico --- # Widow Basquiat: A Love Story **Price:** MX$943 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Widow Basquiat: A Love Story - **How much does it cost?** MX$943 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/8242173-widow-basquiat-a-love-story) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The beautifully written, deeply affecting story of Jean-Michel Basquiat's partner, her past, and their life together An NPR Best Book of the Year Selection New York City in the 1980s was a mesmerizing, wild place. A hotbed for hip hop, underground culture, and unmatched creative energy, it spawned some of the most significant art of the 20th century. It was where Jean-Michel Basquiat became an avant-garde street artist and painter, swiftly achieving worldwide fame. During the years before his death at the age of 27, he shared his life with his lover and muse, Suzanne Mallouk. A runaway from an unhappy home in Canada, Suzanne first met Jean-Michel in a bar on the Lower East Side in 1980. Thus began a tumultuous and passionate relationship that deeply influenced one of the most exceptional artists of our time. In emotionally resonant prose, award-winning author Jennifer Clement tells the story of the passion that swept Suzanne and Jean-Michel into a short-lived, unforgettable affair. A poetic interpretation like no other, Widow Basquiat is an expression of the unrelenting power of addiction, obsession and love. Review: Excellent. - The format was refreshing and made this an enjoyable read. Insights into 1980s art scene in New York. Stories from one who was on the inside. Review: A Tragic Love Story - This book definitely touched my heart as it highlighted the sad truth about trauma bonding and its lasting effects. Unfortunately this was not just their tale but rather a lot of others folks who bonded over trauma and had addictions they couldn’t help each other overcome. A sad but good book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #92,340 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #63 in Biographies of Artists, Architects & Photographers (Books) #734 in Women's Biographies #2,055 in Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 871 Reviews | ## Images ![Widow Basquiat: A Love Story - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GpZyzpWfL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent. *by A***R on January 18, 2025* The format was refreshing and made this an enjoyable read. Insights into 1980s art scene in New York. Stories from one who was on the inside. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Tragic Love Story *by L***O on March 9, 2024* This book definitely touched my heart as it highlighted the sad truth about trauma bonding and its lasting effects. Unfortunately this was not just their tale but rather a lot of others folks who bonded over trauma and had addictions they couldn’t help each other overcome. A sad but good book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great insight into Basquiat's private life *by M***S on July 6, 2015* I bought this book for my husband, and he really enjoyed it. At first, the unusual writing style bothered him, but by 50 pages in, he'd become used to it. He has always been a huge fan of Basquiat's art, but knew little about him as a person. So, he was very disturbed by many of the revelations in this book about Basquiat's true character. For a man who is very respectful of women, the book was almost too much. But ultimately, he came out with a greater understanding of the artist and the art. My husband is a successful artist, so it meant a lot to him to see how Basquiat operated during his depressingly short life. I have not read the book, because honestly the writing style puts me off also. But for a unique look into the artist's tragic life, this book is priceless. And Suzanne's story is one of a woman who really beat the odds. Overall, this book comes highly recommended by Mr. Willis. ## Frequently Bought Together - Widow Basquiat: A Love Story - Prayers for the Stolen --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.mx/products/8242173-widow-basquiat-a-love-story](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/8242173-widow-basquiat-a-love-story) --- *Product available on Desertcart Mexico* *Store origin: MX* *Last updated: 2026-05-30*