" Andy Warhol's Exposures " Vintage 1979 First Edition Pop Art Photography Hardcover Book

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This " Andy Warhol's Exposures " rare vintage 1979 first edition iconic Pop Art photography collector's hardcover book is an … Read more This " Andy Warhol's Exposures " rare vintage 1979 first edition iconic Pop Art photography collector's hardcover book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover book with black linen covered boards, embossed silver tone foil spine titles, and dust jacket is published by Andy Warhol Books / Grosset & Dunlap a Filmways Company Publishers New York, printed in The United States in 1979. It features photos by Andy Warhol, text by Andy Warhol with Bob Colacello, art director Christopher Makos, executive editor Bob Colacello, and a dust jacket designed by Andy Warhol.

This is a rare opportunity for true Warhol fans and collectors as this coveted first edition Pop Art photography hardcover book is long out of print and very scarce to find.

This is an iconic book of photographs and profiles of his friends by Andy Warhol. His friends are the stars of Rock, fashion, film, society, sports, art, and politics. " My idea of a good picture ", wrote Warhol, " Is one that's in focus and of a famous person doing something unfamous. It's being in the right place at the wrong time ". Only Andy Warhol could be in so many right places at so many wrong times, and only Andy Warhol could bring together these 360 " Good Pictures ", presenting a unique view of Contemporary celebrity life by the most infamous Contemporary celebrity of all.

Here Mick, Bianca, and Jade Jagger, Truman Capote, Paulette Goddard, Jacqueline Onassis, Liza Minelli, Salvador Dali, Halston, Diana Vreeland, Grace Jones and so many others... here they are at work, at play, in public and in private, caught at moments when only Warhol, as friend and fellow star, could catch them. These photographs had never been published before. Andy Warhol's Exposures is the first book of photographs by one of the world's most important visual artists, and a rare insight into the lives of the people who made themselves the images of the time.

The rare out of print 1st edition collector's Pop Art photography book measures 9 1/2" W X 11 1/2" H X 1" D, with 255 pages, featuring 360 illustrations.

It is in very good vintage condition consistent with age and use. There is some visible light to moderate signs of handling, age, and wear. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less