Andy Warhol " Giant Size " Large Iconic Volume Hardcover Pop Art Book

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This Andy Warhol " Giant Size " iconic collector's large hardcover Pop Art book is a very special and unique … Read more This Andy Warhol " Giant Size " iconic collector's large hardcover Pop Art book is a very special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover Pop Art book with laminated cover boards is published by Phaidon Press Limited London, printed in Hong Kong in 2014. It features a monograph survey of the life and artworks of the Pop Art master Andy Warhol. The book was conceived and edited by Phaidon editors, photo edited by Steven Bluttal, with an introduction essay by Dave Hickey.

Andy Warhol ( 1928 - 1987 ) is one of the singularly most well known Contemporary artists of all time. His imagery is recognized worldwide. His infamous life, artworks, and creative endeavors are like no other artist. He is credited as the very first artist to use common everyday objects and view them in a completely different way while paying homage to their role in our society. Glorifying the common as the beautiful. His technique utilizing a silkscreen method combined with hand finishing in a signature palette of vibrant color hues make the work stand on its own and loved by millions.

" Giant Size " is the definitive document of this remarkable creative force, and a telling look at The Late Twentieth Century pop culture. A must have book for Warhol fans and pop culture enthusiasts. This in-depth and comprehensive overview of Warhol's extraordinary career is packed with more than 2,000 illustrations curated from rarely seen archival material, documentary photography, and artwork. It depicts the major events, people, works and moments in the artist's life told in chronological order by subject.

This iconic volume is a spectacular visual biography of the life and career of Andy Warhol, one of The Twentieth Century's most innovative and influential artists.

Dave Hickey's compelling essay in Warhol's geek-to-guru evolution combines chapter openers by Warhol friends and insiders to give special insight into the way the enigmatic artist led his life and made his art. It also provides a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the New York art world of the 1950's to 1980's, providing a new perspective on an artist who continues to be endlessly fascinating to those inside and outside of the art world.

The large format hardcover Pop Art book measures 9" W X 11 3/4" H X 1 1/4" D, with 624 pages.

It is in excellent clean vintage condition consistent with age, light signs of handling, and light wear to the covers. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less