" Andy Warhol : The Complete Commissioned Posters 1964-1987 " Catalogue Raisonne First Edition Large Hardcover Pop Art Book

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This " Andy Warhol : The Complete Commissioned Posters 1964-1987 " Catalogue Raisonne rare first edition landmark volume large collector's … Read more This " Andy Warhol : The Complete Commissioned Posters 1964-1987 " Catalogue Raisonne rare first edition landmark volume large collector's hardcover Pop Art book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover book with laminated cover boards is published by Prestel Verlag Munich, London, New York. Printed in 2014, all artworks copyright The Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Arts Inc. / Artists Rights Society, New York. It features a Catalogue Raisonne of the fifty-two poster artworks of Andy Warhol only designed expressly for the purpose of creating a poster, and for which he received a commission.

This definitive collection of original posters by Andy Warhol reveals the artist's remarkable contribution to the art of poster design. Throughout his career, Warhol easily crossed the boundaries between fine art and graphic design.

This richly illustrated Catalogue Raisonne surveys every Warhol poster commissioned for a specific purpose featuring original artwork. Arranged chronologically, these works present a fascinating array of subjects. Each poster is exquisitely reproduced, including some with multiple variations, and accompanied by informative texts and comparative illustrations.

The introductory essay by author Paul Marcechal offers a brief history of poster art and contextualizes Warhol's output against masters such as Toulouse Lautrec and Keith Haring. Seen in their entirety, these posters - bearing all the hallmarks of the artist's finest work - both reflect and reveal the cultural zeitgeist that drove Warhol's innovative practice.

The rare out of print 1st edition large format hardcover art book measures 10 1/4" W X 13 1/4" H X 3/4" D, with 159 pages. It features 160 illustrations, and an index of image credits.

It is in excellent " like new " very clean condition consistent with age, and very light signs of handling. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less