Some artists prefer canvas while others opt for paper, but for some, only vast swathes of wall space will do.

While they may not appear in museums or galleries (indeed, very few of their pieces would fit), the world's premier large-scale muralists are now being honored in Mural XXL, an upcoming release from Thames & Hudson.

Curated by German researcher and graffiti artist Claudia Walde, better known by her working pseudonym, MadC, he book documents muralists making their mark across the globe, from Paris to São Paulo, with works of art that dwarf most houses. Here are some of the highlights.