{"product_id":"andy-warhol-seven-illustrated-books-nina-schleif-9783836592581","title":"Andy Warhol. Seven Illustrated Books 1952-1959","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 1950s New York, before he became one of the most famous names of the 20th century, \u003cstrong\u003eAndy Warhol \u003c\/strong\u003ewas already \u003cstrong\u003ea skilled and successful commercial artist\u003c\/strong\u003e. During this time, as part of his strategy to woo clients and forge friendships, he created seven \u003cstrong\u003ehandmade artist's books, reserved to his most valued contacts\u003c\/strong\u003e. These featured personal, unique drawings and quirky texts revealing his fondness for--among other subjects--cats, food, myths, shoes, beautiful boys, and gorgeous girls. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDecades later, with \u003cstrong\u003eoriginals now changing hands for thousands of dollars at auction\u003c\/strong\u003e, TASCHEN presents an \u003cstrong\u003eXL-sized volume containing meticulous reprints of these seven books\u003c\/strong\u003e. With titles such as \u003cem\u003eLove Is a Pink Cake\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e25 Cats Named Sam\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eﾀ la Recherche du Shoe Perdu\u003c\/em\u003e, the series reveals the artist's \u003cstrong\u003eoff-the-wall character\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as his \u003cstrong\u003eaccomplished draftsmanship, boundless creativity, and innuendo-laced humor\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book makes \u003cstrong\u003edelightful play with styles and genres\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cem\u003eA Is for Alphabet\u003c\/em\u003e, which devotes a page to each letter of the alphabet, with illustrations complemented by stumbling three-line verses that tell of strange encounters between man and animal. \u003cem\u003eIn the Bottom of My Garden \u003c\/em\u003eis at once a Warhol twist on a children's book and a covert celebration of gay love. \u003cem\u003eWild Raspberries\u003c\/em\u003e, meanwhile, is a spoof cookbook with a cornucopia of adventurous recipes and illustrations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis volume also includes introductions for each of Warhol's illustrations. Complete with \u003cstrong\u003erarely seen photographs of the artist, inspirational ephemera, and commercial assignments\u003c\/strong\u003e, they contextualize Warhol's 1950s art, offering a glimpse into his early creative process as well as his endearing, playful character. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle-known, much-coveted jewels in the Warhol crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, these hand-drawn delights are as appealing and original today as they were back in the halcyon days of the 1950s and offer a u\u003cstrong\u003enique glimpse at a budding genius on the cusp of global fame\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e(c) The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nina Schleif\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3836592584\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783836592581\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Taschen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/07\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 288\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.94lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 13.60h x 10.10w x 1.30d","brand":"Nina Schleif","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44190984110335,"sku":"9783836592581","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8e4a56c3-61d0-4eab-8888-18af1980d011.jpg?v=1690873394","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/andy-warhol-seven-illustrated-books-nina-schleif-9783836592581","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}