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The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B and Back Again) Paperback – April 6, 1977

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In The Philosophy of Andy Warhol, the enigmatic, legendary Warhol makes the reader his confidant on love, sex, food, beauty, fame, work, money, success, and much more.

Andy Warhol claimed that he loved being outside a party—so that he could get in. But more often than not, the party was at his own studio, The Factory, where celebrities—from Edie Sedgwick and Allen Ginsberg to the Rolling Stones and the Velvet Underground—gathered in an ongoing bash.

A loosely formed autobiography, told with his trademark blend of irony and detachment, this compelling and eccentric memoir riffs and reflects on all things Warhol: New York, America, and his childhood in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, as well as the explosion of his career in the sixties, and his life among the rich and famous.
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    0156717204
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PRAISE FOR THE PHILOSOPHY OF ANDY WARHOL

"Acute Accurate.Mr. Warhol's usual amazing candor.A constant entertainment and enlightenment."--Truman Capote
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The private Andy Warhol talks: about love, sex, food, beauty, fame, work, money, success; about New York and America; about himself- his childhood in McKeesprot, Pennsylvania, good times and bad times in the Big Apple, the explosion of his career in the sixties, and life among celebrities.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvest; First Edition (April 6, 1977)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0156717204
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0156717205
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.62 x 8 inches
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Andy Warhol, a painter and graphic artist, also produced a significant body of film work, including his famous Chelsea Girls. He was equally well known in the late sixties and early seventies as resident host at his studio, The Factory, where one could listen to Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground and rub elbows with Edie Sedgwick. Warhold died in New York in 1987.

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Andrew W
5.0 out of 5 stars The Aura of Andy Warhol
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2005
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The Philosophy of Andy Warhol is an interesting read. First impression of the book appears strange with the introduction consisting of the conversation between "A" and "B." It seems like you get a glimpse of Warhol's strange mind, yet it is short lived, you realize its an every day conversation he has with a friend. It seems that through out the book you come to know Warhol as an everyday person. This creates or breaks the aura we most commonly associate with artists, especially ones of his remarkable caliber. His autobiographical approach opens a window into his life and mind, showing that he too is human with flaws and ambitions as anyone else.

Andy Warhol opens a window on his creative mind showing what sort of things go through his mind. At times the thoughts seem random, but you get a sense of were he is going with the ideas. He talks about various things, everything from love, to death, to beauty. It is really interesting to see that much of what he says has some type of truth to it which most people can relate to. Andy Warhol's superstar status within the art worlds has always left him with what he would call an "aura" which was really a fabrication of ones imagination. It was not until someone got to know him that this aura would be broken down. In essence, "The Philosophy of Andy Warhol" dismisses some of this aura generated by media and literature. An overall fun read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wish he hadn't left us all so soon.
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2016
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Andy Warhol shares a great deal about himself here with a simple and uncluttered writing style. I've always been a great fan of his artwork and his films, and this book offers a unique opportunity to take a peek inside the wonderfully bizarre and brilliantly creative mind that developed them. Andy's thinking and creative process come alive on the printed page for readers, and his honesty and unself-conscious manner of expressing ideas is truly refreshing. This book makes a wonderful, entertaining read not only for Andy Warhol fans, but also for anyone interested in following the creative development process of a true original and a gifted artist. Wish he hadn't left us all so soon.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Famous celebrity
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2020
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Warhol was one of America's great artists. I remember when he got shot by that wacko on 14thStreet. I was a Warhol fan then, and one when reading this interesting book about an amazing true, American artist. And I especially like Warhol's short video clips.
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WILLIRALPH
5.0 out of 5 stars This book makes me smile.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
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New York City was a much funner place when we had spotting‘s of Andy Warhol around the city. Between him and mayor Ed Koch New York City was like Disneyland. In this day and age where everyone is on their cell phones we’ve lost so much. Many people say Andy would've embraced social media as a new form of art but I’m not sure . He did have a way of poking holes in technical perfection and showing the human aspect and he probably would’ve found something that we haven't discovered yet. This book makes me smile. It’s silly fun and an easy read.
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Jose Antonio La Rosa
5.0 out of 5 stars Intimate and real
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022
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Quite real. Thank you very much. A genius who suffers sharing insights about his artistic world. We all suffer on different degrees. Andy openly shares his valuable insights.
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C.H.M.
3.0 out of 5 stars I would have liked to see more examples of his work in accompaniment ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2015
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I never appreciated the philosophy of Andy until I attended a showing of his work side by side with Georgia O'Keeffe's work. Of course I was prejudiced in favor of O'keeffe. However when I saw their work side by side, I could see a similarity in their philosophies that I had never imagined.
I would have liked to see more examples of his work in accompaniment of all the wordiness of the book. What is the saying: "A picture is worth a thousand words".
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Michelle J
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast shipping
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
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Fast shipping. Interesting book.
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Michael L. Labelle
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2022
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Great seller and thank you for the fantastic Warhol book!
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José Luis Gómez
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente compra
Reviewed in Mexico on August 17, 2020
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El libro llegó en excelentes condiciones. Es todo lo que esperaba.
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Reviewed in Mexico on August 17, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars i like boring things
Reviewed in Germany on July 13, 2021
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als mir vor ein paar wochen sonntags langweilig war, blätterte ich so durch ein paar längst aussortierte bücher und stieß bei truman capote auf eine stelle, wo er dieses buch von warhol lobt. ich dachte, na ok, ich probiere es mal - und war sehr erstaunt, wie gut es mir gefiel, da ich a.w. eigentlich - literarisch - nicht besonders viel zugetraut hatte. pat hackett hat aber einen großen anteil an der lesbarkeit, so wie bei popism (zumindest fast so gut) und den tagebüchern (haben mich nicht nicht ganz so begeistert, aber naja), wogegen "sein" "roman" 'a'... ich habe jedenfalls nur ein paar seiten geschafft, wo frau hackett offensichtlich fehlte, um dem ganzen gebrabbel eine form zu geben. ich hatte nun ein paar äußerst freudige wochen, in denen ich mich mit seinen büchern und seinem anderen kram beschäftigt habe und seine pop-art-sensibilität war für mich in ihrer weltanschaulichen leichtigkeit balsam für meine seele, nachdem ich mich jahrelang nur noch mit düsteren, schweren, pessimistischen europäischen philosophen und so zugedröhnt hatte. nach schopenhauer, cioran, dostojewski und co war a.w. wie urlaub am strand nach einem jahr in einer höhle. plus habe ich nun durch seinen blick meine liebe für amerikanische literatur (und kunst und kultur) wiederentdeckt, die ich lange für mich als zu "flach" oder was auch immer abgeschrieben hatte. so habe ich nun auch zb wieder angefangen, capote und andere nochmals und mit begeisterung zu lesen, womit ich niemals gerechnet hätte.
das war nun zwar mehr anekdotischer erfahrungsbericht als kritik, aber was solls. empfehle jedenfalls zumindest dieses buch von a.w. wärmstens. ich fand es erheiternd und klug und wunderbar verquer.
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Larissa Dorovko
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Spain on August 30, 2019
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Rápida entrega.... Libro en perfecto estado y en la edición publicada... Ni la más mínima qieja
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on April 21, 2018
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Not worth reading for everyone but if you are a diehard Warhol fan, it's a must read
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