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Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography
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In 1962, Andy Warhol displayed 32 canvases of Campbell’s soup cans in a New York art gallery. The art world – and what we consider to be art – would never be the same again.
Follow Warhol through his upbringing in Pittsburgh, moving to New York City, finding inspiration and conquering the creative world, in this unique graphic biography.
Discover what made Warhol tick – his delights, drives and frustrations. Immerse yourself in his fascinating lifestyle within the New York scene and the incredible way that he continually evolved as an artist.
For those looking for an entertaining introduction to this giant of modern art, or for existing fans after a fresh visual take, this graphic biography reveals the real Warhol.
In 1962, Andy Warhol displayed 32 canvases of Campbell’s soup cans in a New York art gallery. The art world – and what we consider to be art – would never be the same again.
Follow Warhol through his upbringing in Pittsburgh, moving to New York City, finding inspiration and conquering the creative world, in this unique graphic biography.
Discover what made Warhol tick – his delights, drives and frustrations. Immerse yourself in his fascinating lifestyle within the New York scene and the incredible way that he continually evolved as an artist.
For those looking for an entertaining introduction to this giant of modern art, or for existing fans after a fresh visual take, this graphic biography reveals the real Warhol.
128 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 5, 2024
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January 28, 2024
What an interesting book about Andy Warhol. I learned so many things about his life in a fun way. The art in this book is wonderful.
December 24, 2023
I have enjoyed seeing Warhol’s art in many museums but surprisingly I knew very little of his life. A graphic novel biography is a great way to be introduced to this iconic artist. I knew he had a background in advertising and was very driven to be famous. I think one of the things that stands out to me is that he was famously successful in his lifetime which is a rarity. I appreciated when the art in the book reflects the style of his art. This is more of an introduction to Warhol covering major moments in his life. There is some name dropping of people that younger readers may not know and other people who I didn’t know without there explanations of who or why they are relevant. I thought this was very readable and enjoyable as a graphic novel. (3.5 Stars)
September 11, 2024
3.5 Stars!
There's certainly no shortage of Warhol biographies or even graphic biographies out there, but in terms of the presentation, this has to be one of the better ones.
This has some really sumptuous art work with lashings of lovely rich colouring which brings much of this alive. With this being a graphic account, we only get a short account of his life, without getting into too much depth or detail, but we get enough to get a feel and understanding for him and his art work, and this is so nice to look at.
December 18, 2023
Pretty good short graphic novel. I enjoyed the illustrations and the simple story.
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC
January 7, 2024
One of my favorite things about this novel is how easy to digest it is. Oftentimes when it comes to biographies of artists, the verbiage used throughout can be inaccessible and confusing. However, Botton did an excellent job in terms of pacing and comprehension. There are sprinkles of art terms in the novel, but they are presented in an educational , introductory way. This is a great way for people, in my opinion, to learn more about not only Andy Warhol but the art scene in this particular period of time (i.e. Dada, Minimalism, Fluxus, Performance Art). Visually, this novel is beautiful and uses bright, often electric colors to symbolize how quirky and influential Andy Warhol was. I also liked that I was able to see Warhol in a completely different light than what I have been presented with throughout my life. He seemed to be a kind, abundant, and charismatic yet secluded person. Though surrounded by a plethora of people at any and all times, he seemed to value being alone more than anything.
My only criticism of this novel is the way that it ends. I wish there was a more concise wrap-up of the artists life and some sort of overall paragraph of how Warhol shaped the art world. The novel ends rather abruptly in my opinion, but I have a feeling that was done in an artistic way to represent how quickly Warhol lost his own life due to a medical tragedy.
My only criticism of this novel is the way that it ends. I wish there was a more concise wrap-up of the artists life and some sort of overall paragraph of how Warhol shaped the art world. The novel ends rather abruptly in my opinion, but I have a feeling that was done in an artistic way to represent how quickly Warhol lost his own life due to a medical tragedy.
February 17, 2024
This graphic novel was a delight! It included beautiful art and a rudimentary introduction to Andy Warhol. I would find this book ideal to introduce Warhol to middle school students.
The segmented nature of the book, dividing up Warhol's life into various eras worked well and kept things moving. Other important characters in Warhol's life such as Phillip Pearlstein, Basquiat, Haring, Edie Sedgewick and The Velvet Underground were touched on but no single era was explored in depth. I think this approach was due to the nature and length of the book.
Many of Andy's idiosyncracies were hinted at but only given a cursory exploration. What the book did well was give an overview of, if not the most important artist of the twentieth century, then at least one in the top ten. It connected the dots between art and commerce, a ven diagram where Andy excelled, and discussed the variety of mediums that he worked in over the decades.
Thank you to Net Galley and Quatro Publishing for the eARC!!
The segmented nature of the book, dividing up Warhol's life into various eras worked well and kept things moving. Other important characters in Warhol's life such as Phillip Pearlstein, Basquiat, Haring, Edie Sedgewick and The Velvet Underground were touched on but no single era was explored in depth. I think this approach was due to the nature and length of the book.
Many of Andy's idiosyncracies were hinted at but only given a cursory exploration. What the book did well was give an overview of, if not the most important artist of the twentieth century, then at least one in the top ten. It connected the dots between art and commerce, a ven diagram where Andy excelled, and discussed the variety of mediums that he worked in over the decades.
Thank you to Net Galley and Quatro Publishing for the eARC!!
January 24, 2024
This book could not have come my way at a better time - about to see Andy Warhol’s work in person for the first time in my life.
The book is a short biography of Andy Warhol’s life, with short chapters dedicated to different times in his life. While the book is pretty short, I think it gives a decent insight into his life for a person who doesn’t know much about him. The first-person narrative did not work for me (especially since the book claims to be a biography), and I think that was the reason I did not enjoy the book as much as I thought I would.
The different chapters include his life before he moved to New York, his advertisement days, his entry into art, and his thoughts behind the art he creates. Have to admire him for accepting and admitting that art is business, which not a lot of artists admit.
Overall, the book was a good glimpse into his life with not a lot of exploration of the details of his life or art. Thanks NetGalley for an ARC of this book.
The book is a short biography of Andy Warhol’s life, with short chapters dedicated to different times in his life. While the book is pretty short, I think it gives a decent insight into his life for a person who doesn’t know much about him. The first-person narrative did not work for me (especially since the book claims to be a biography), and I think that was the reason I did not enjoy the book as much as I thought I would.
The different chapters include his life before he moved to New York, his advertisement days, his entry into art, and his thoughts behind the art he creates. Have to admire him for accepting and admitting that art is business, which not a lot of artists admit.
Overall, the book was a good glimpse into his life with not a lot of exploration of the details of his life or art. Thanks NetGalley for an ARC of this book.
January 8, 2024
Quatro Publishing Group provided an early galley for review.
I have always found Warhol to be an interesting figure. Last year, I read several books about his work with the Velvet Underground. I certainly wanted to know more about the man behind so many artistic movements in the 60's and 70's.
Botton's narrative covers the key points of Warhol's life. It is a fairly quick read. Maraggi's artwork on the cover is what first caught my eye, and he delivers on that invitation throughout the book. I really enjoy how he mirrors some of Warhol's own artistic style in some of the panel layouts and colors.
Overall, this graphic novel serves as a good starting point for those who want to understand who Warhol was and what his contributions to the pop art movements were.
I have always found Warhol to be an interesting figure. Last year, I read several books about his work with the Velvet Underground. I certainly wanted to know more about the man behind so many artistic movements in the 60's and 70's.
Botton's narrative covers the key points of Warhol's life. It is a fairly quick read. Maraggi's artwork on the cover is what first caught my eye, and he delivers on that invitation throughout the book. I really enjoy how he mirrors some of Warhol's own artistic style in some of the panel layouts and colors.
Overall, this graphic novel serves as a good starting point for those who want to understand who Warhol was and what his contributions to the pop art movements were.
January 17, 2024
Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography delivered! This was a quick and easy read, the highlights of his life and career are illustrated well. This book is a showcase of Andy Warhol and gives a quick tasty overview for someone wanting to know the basics of this man.
I read Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography as well, and this was the superior of the two books. The artwork of the people depicted in the book more closely resembled their actual real life images, and telling Warhol's story in a linear way made this flow much smoother.
Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
I read Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography as well, and this was the superior of the two books. The artwork of the people depicted in the book more closely resembled their actual real life images, and telling Warhol's story in a linear way made this flow much smoother.
Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
August 15, 2024
Een tof boek! De illustraties zijn prachtig en passen goed bij de stijl van Andy Warhol. Het is een korte kijk in zijn leven en de personen die hij is tegengekomen en/of invloed hadden op zijn werk. Het van mij op sommige stukken wel wat meer diepgang mogen hebben, de hoofdstukken waren af en toe net te kort om echt goed te begrijpen waarom hij bepaalde dingen deed of wat zijn relatie met iemand/of zichzelf was. Maar nog steeds fascinerend om te lezen en bekijken!
February 17, 2025
Business and art, two worlds that seem atomically repulsed, brought together by one man, trying to make money and art. The art is brilliant, the story telling is sharp, and it really brings you into the mind of this man who saw art as a constantly evolving market that had to be reacted to. For how short it is, you really get a sense of this man's life.
"But perhaps id already become immortal."
"But perhaps id already become immortal."
May 5, 2025
I wish every biography was this fun😂. Idk if it was bcs of the translation or the book itself but i laugh a lot even though it's short. I also learn new things about Andy which is cool. I never knew he was shot!
June 23, 2024
I don't know who would read this or why. It's too brief to give more than a superficial glance at one of the most fascinating artists of the 20th century.
February 18, 2024
Thank you NetGalley and Frances Lincoln for the chance to read and review this book!
Honestly, there isn't much to say about this. It's got some great Warhol style illustrations and is very fast paced. You get a sense of his life and how he wanted to create and just be ahead of the game all the time.
Honestly, there isn't much to say about this. It's got some great Warhol style illustrations and is very fast paced. You get a sense of his life and how he wanted to create and just be ahead of the game all the time.
June 5, 2024
An enjoyable imagined autobiography of Warhol illustrated using pop art style. Covers all the major beats, Sedgwick, Haring, Basquiat, finishes with a punch. Reminds me of Ed Piskor's Wizzywig and Hip Hop Family Tree and Derf's My Friend Dahmer in style.
January 3, 2024
My thanks to both NetGalley and the publisher Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion, for an advance copy of this graphic novel that looks at the life and influence of one of the original Kings of Pop, at least in the world of design, art, and the visual medium.
Andy Warhol was probably the most famous enigma of his time. A man with a gift to see where art was going, and happily leading the way, be it in design, technique, visual, even musical and in film. Warhol had an eye for talent, and an eye on every expense, from Exploding Plastic Inevitable shows, to taxi cab rides home from film premieres, whose diary was loaded receipts. Many thought of him as a strange man in wig, accompanying Liza-with-a-Z to Studio 54, or glooming onto younger artists in a vain attempt to stay relevant. Many have forgotten his early 60's work, the cutting edge style, the design, the ideas, and the ideas he helped cultivate and let loose on the world. Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography, written by Michele Botto and illustrated by Marco Maraggi is a brief, but telling glimpse into the life of this extraordinary person, telling of his many successes, failures, and the shocking incident that might have made the art die way too soon.
Andrew Warhola, JR. was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Andrew was a sickly and quiet child, content to read his comics, spend time with his mother and think about the beauty that the world needed more of. Upon graduating college, Andrew Warhola moved to New York, and become Andy Warhol, working as a commercial illustrator for magazines like Glamour, specializing in footwear. Warhol dreamed about success in the art world, and though he had a few shows of his own, his commercial fame made other artists and taste makers stay away. Until Campbell's Soup Cans, created with his own technique and silk screening process took off. And so did his name. Soon Warhol was opening the Factory, a studio wrapped in aluminum foil and silver paint where artists could work, on stuff Andy could take credit for, share ideas, and create new things. Like films, visual projections and productions. Even musical acts, like the Velvet Underground who Warhol managed, pushed, talked about and crushed on the lead singer Lou Reed. Things were going great until a playwright with lots of problems, decided that Andy Warhol was at the center of all her problems.
A very good introduction to a man that many might have heard of, read about or seen in passing in many media, but might not understand the influence, or the gifts that Warhol had. Much is covered and though much is also not covered, it really doesn't affect the narrative. The story is told pretty much chronologically from beginning to sad lonely end, covering Warhol's growing skills as an artist his ideas, and that long fallow period where nothing seemed to work creatively. The art is quite good, with consistent character usage, and bright colors and backgrounds. The illustrator understood what Warhol believed in and that was to make the world, brighter, shiner, and happier, something every artist should strive for. A very nice introduction to a complicated and extremely talented human being.
Recommended for people who enjoy reading graphic novels and learning new things. I think this is part of a series, and I look forward to others like this. For people who like art and music history, and well drawn collections.
Andy Warhol was probably the most famous enigma of his time. A man with a gift to see where art was going, and happily leading the way, be it in design, technique, visual, even musical and in film. Warhol had an eye for talent, and an eye on every expense, from Exploding Plastic Inevitable shows, to taxi cab rides home from film premieres, whose diary was loaded receipts. Many thought of him as a strange man in wig, accompanying Liza-with-a-Z to Studio 54, or glooming onto younger artists in a vain attempt to stay relevant. Many have forgotten his early 60's work, the cutting edge style, the design, the ideas, and the ideas he helped cultivate and let loose on the world. Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography, written by Michele Botto and illustrated by Marco Maraggi is a brief, but telling glimpse into the life of this extraordinary person, telling of his many successes, failures, and the shocking incident that might have made the art die way too soon.
Andrew Warhola, JR. was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Andrew was a sickly and quiet child, content to read his comics, spend time with his mother and think about the beauty that the world needed more of. Upon graduating college, Andrew Warhola moved to New York, and become Andy Warhol, working as a commercial illustrator for magazines like Glamour, specializing in footwear. Warhol dreamed about success in the art world, and though he had a few shows of his own, his commercial fame made other artists and taste makers stay away. Until Campbell's Soup Cans, created with his own technique and silk screening process took off. And so did his name. Soon Warhol was opening the Factory, a studio wrapped in aluminum foil and silver paint where artists could work, on stuff Andy could take credit for, share ideas, and create new things. Like films, visual projections and productions. Even musical acts, like the Velvet Underground who Warhol managed, pushed, talked about and crushed on the lead singer Lou Reed. Things were going great until a playwright with lots of problems, decided that Andy Warhol was at the center of all her problems.
A very good introduction to a man that many might have heard of, read about or seen in passing in many media, but might not understand the influence, or the gifts that Warhol had. Much is covered and though much is also not covered, it really doesn't affect the narrative. The story is told pretty much chronologically from beginning to sad lonely end, covering Warhol's growing skills as an artist his ideas, and that long fallow period where nothing seemed to work creatively. The art is quite good, with consistent character usage, and bright colors and backgrounds. The illustrator understood what Warhol believed in and that was to make the world, brighter, shiner, and happier, something every artist should strive for. A very nice introduction to a complicated and extremely talented human being.
Recommended for people who enjoy reading graphic novels and learning new things. I think this is part of a series, and I look forward to others like this. For people who like art and music history, and well drawn collections.
July 6, 2024
Michele Botton and Marco Maraggi present a brief summation of Andy Warhol’s life with their artistic collaboration Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography. The book divides the life of the famous Pop Art superstar into small segments, framed around major turning points in his life. The opening salvo jumping from school in Pittsburgh to the New York ad scene. Mentions are made of his famous soup inspirations, his musical collaborations, and his artistic film efforts as well. An extended time is spent on his attempted assassination by Valerie Solanis, which then transitions into his business aesthetic and experimental techniques. The book finishes by sharing encounters with Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, ending with the final and fateful gall bladder surgery. Michele Botton has simplified the life of a very complex man with her writing. While a useful tool to introduce others to the famed artist, the book feels almost soulless in its depictions. Her version of Warhol’s life is defined by his fame and subject matter, depriving an audience of the man beneath the wig. Marco Maragg is tasked with the art chores, and he seems to have fallen into the same vein as his writer. The panels are flat and lifeless, only retaining energy when trying to mimic Warhol’s style. The most egregious example is the showcase of the soup cans - red and white cylinders with no distinction from tins of wall paint. Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography is a dry read that rushes through the identity of an American icon.
December 23, 2023
2.5
I don't know much about Andy Warhol so I cannot attest to the validity of the information in this book.
I usually like biographies told through graphic novel, but many things about this one bothered me. I didn't like the pacing / the choice of cuts the author made. It felt off. Some of the information was brought through the dialogue in a way that way so obvious it made me cringe, while other information was confusing or felt so rushed that it would have been more pertinent to better explain what the author felt was most important and give up on the pages that just barely mention something. It gave the book the feeling of a shopping list of things Warhol did once rather than a good overview of the relevant work he's done?
I also didn't like the choice to have narration outside the speech bubbles be in Warhol's perspective in first person, because this is an unofficial unauthorized biography and you can't really know what he was thinking or saying, it felt really odd. With a graphic novel biography, you can expect characters to be animated and talking within the graphics, but everything else is weird.
The illustrations are nice and very in style for an Andy Warhol book, but sadly, that is the only positive for me.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion, Frances Lincoln for the opportunity to read this ARC.
I don't know much about Andy Warhol so I cannot attest to the validity of the information in this book.
I usually like biographies told through graphic novel, but many things about this one bothered me. I didn't like the pacing / the choice of cuts the author made. It felt off. Some of the information was brought through the dialogue in a way that way so obvious it made me cringe, while other information was confusing or felt so rushed that it would have been more pertinent to better explain what the author felt was most important and give up on the pages that just barely mention something. It gave the book the feeling of a shopping list of things Warhol did once rather than a good overview of the relevant work he's done?
I also didn't like the choice to have narration outside the speech bubbles be in Warhol's perspective in first person, because this is an unofficial unauthorized biography and you can't really know what he was thinking or saying, it felt really odd. With a graphic novel biography, you can expect characters to be animated and talking within the graphics, but everything else is weird.
The illustrations are nice and very in style for an Andy Warhol book, but sadly, that is the only positive for me.
Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion, Frances Lincoln for the opportunity to read this ARC.
February 18, 2024
I didn’t know much about Andy Warhol so I was very pleased to be given this graphic novel to review.
Graphic novels and comics are such a fabulous way to learn more about people, life and everything else. These books are not always about superheros and battles, sometimes they are just beautiful ways to learn more.
I enjoyed reading this. The artwork and colouring are just beautiful and they introduce the reader to Andy Warhol, telling us about his life, his artwork and his talent in a way that captures some of the key moments of his life and career.
In 1962 Andy Warhol wanted to break into the art world and show that he was an artist and he did it in his own way. He displayed 32 canvases of Campbell’s soup cans in a New York gallery and this raised the profile of ‘pop art’. He didn’t stop there, he later made films and music and this book captures it all. We are taken on the journey of his life and art all in blazing colour!
The prose and graphics are a perfect mix. I don’t like graphic novels that are too wordy because I want to see the story in the artwork. This graphic novel does that perfectly and it left me wanting to know more, which is what a good graphic novel should do.
Copy provided by Quarto Publishing Group -White Lion via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
Graphic novels and comics are such a fabulous way to learn more about people, life and everything else. These books are not always about superheros and battles, sometimes they are just beautiful ways to learn more.
I enjoyed reading this. The artwork and colouring are just beautiful and they introduce the reader to Andy Warhol, telling us about his life, his artwork and his talent in a way that captures some of the key moments of his life and career.
In 1962 Andy Warhol wanted to break into the art world and show that he was an artist and he did it in his own way. He displayed 32 canvases of Campbell’s soup cans in a New York gallery and this raised the profile of ‘pop art’. He didn’t stop there, he later made films and music and this book captures it all. We are taken on the journey of his life and art all in blazing colour!
The prose and graphics are a perfect mix. I don’t like graphic novels that are too wordy because I want to see the story in the artwork. This graphic novel does that perfectly and it left me wanting to know more, which is what a good graphic novel should do.
Copy provided by Quarto Publishing Group -White Lion via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.
December 25, 2023
Andy Warhol is, in a word, iconic. His portraits of Campbell's Soup cans and Marilyn Monroe are well-known by even those with a passing interest in art. Yet, few know much about the man behind these defining pieces. Andy Warhol was born in 1928 in Pittsburgh as Andrew Warhola Jr.. As a kid who didn't quite fit in, he focused on his art which took him to the Carnegie Institute of Technology and then onto New York. Once in New York, Warhola became Warhol and started in advertising. He struggled to break into the art world until he was inspired by cans of soup. As his fame and influence grew, Warhol became a larger-than-life figure, but still one who was difficult to understand.
Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography proudly presents an unofficial and unauthorized version of Warhol's life. However, given this statement, readers may wonder how author Michele Botton gathered this information and proclaimed insight into Warhol and his work. Perhaps due to the evasive nature of the subject, this narrative at times feels distant. Accompanying Botton's words is Marco Maraggi's artwork which artfully reflects Warhol's own style at times, creating a clear visual narrative.
Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography proudly presents an unofficial and unauthorized version of Warhol's life. However, given this statement, readers may wonder how author Michele Botton gathered this information and proclaimed insight into Warhol and his work. Perhaps due to the evasive nature of the subject, this narrative at times feels distant. Accompanying Botton's words is Marco Maraggi's artwork which artfully reflects Warhol's own style at times, creating a clear visual narrative.
March 8, 2024
A surprisingly quickly-read graphic novel biography of Warhol. Now, never being a fan I would equate many of the flaws of this with the subject – he seems very shallow, with people coming in and out of his life with little effect, people get discarded willy-nilly, and (spoiler alert) the flippant way it processes his death really seems in keeping with someone who sought the limelight and the dollars in equal proportion.
A fan will find little here they don't know, and will think this too slight – even if they don't think it's close to mere surface. It covers the appreciation, or not, of his work, his intent to stay relevant at any cost – and why blame him if he just gets shot and another zero gets added to the cost of his artworks?
I appreciated the way this went only so far to borrow his style and techniques – obviously it's cheaper not to reproduce his actual artwork, but the way it lightly touches on replicating his look was welcome. I just felt that just as there was little depth to the mercenary maverick concerned, there could have been more criticism and contrast on these pages. As a primer into the man's life it's not too bad – three and a half stars.
A fan will find little here they don't know, and will think this too slight – even if they don't think it's close to mere surface. It covers the appreciation, or not, of his work, his intent to stay relevant at any cost – and why blame him if he just gets shot and another zero gets added to the cost of his artworks?
I appreciated the way this went only so far to borrow his style and techniques – obviously it's cheaper not to reproduce his actual artwork, but the way it lightly touches on replicating his look was welcome. I just felt that just as there was little depth to the mercenary maverick concerned, there could have been more criticism and contrast on these pages. As a primer into the man's life it's not too bad – three and a half stars.
December 18, 2023
From the start, author Michele Botton says, “I have chosen to tell the story of Warhol’s life in a straightforward, chronological manner, narrating the events, friendships and way of making art that show how Warhol came across and who he was.” This attempt is admiral, but left the story flat at times and missed the depth on just how complex Warhol was as a person and artist, particularly in his relationships.
That, however, is the only critique. The graphic format works beautifully for this story, and lands at 4.5 stars. The pink title pages, the script, the layout of the panels, and color plays to Warhol’s work are absolutely stunning. I even learned a story about his life I had not heard before!
At just 65 pages, readers can discover many details about Warhol’s life in a quick read of this graphic biography. Set to release on March 5, 2024, this is a great text to introduce readers to Warhol or to remind ourselves of his passions and greatness. This is also a great text for students just learning about art or studying biography.
Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC!
That, however, is the only critique. The graphic format works beautifully for this story, and lands at 4.5 stars. The pink title pages, the script, the layout of the panels, and color plays to Warhol’s work are absolutely stunning. I even learned a story about his life I had not heard before!
At just 65 pages, readers can discover many details about Warhol’s life in a quick read of this graphic biography. Set to release on March 5, 2024, this is a great text to introduce readers to Warhol or to remind ourselves of his passions and greatness. This is also a great text for students just learning about art or studying biography.
Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC!
December 20, 2023
“And then I died. But perhaps I’d already become immortal.”
This book is so beautiful. It is so beautiful on so many levels. Not only does it serve as a beautiful tribute to this absolutely awesome artist, but it is also made beautiful. The art of this graphic novel is very Warhol-deserving. Each little drawing feels perfect to tell his story.
At first, I read it. Then my tween raided my shelf app to see if there was anything she might be interested in. She ended up reading this one. And now, she, the budding artist she is, is obsessed with Andy Warhol. I went to pick her up from her art class last night and was greeted with a Warhol-style painting of Shot Marylins. Nice.
This made me think how maybe the world needs more books like this one. Not just a biography, but a somewhat immersive experience of taking a closer look at the artist – this graphic novel where art style is one I’m very much sure Andy Warhol himself would approve of being used for a book about his life. This book is just so, so perfect for what it is.
This book is so beautiful. It is so beautiful on so many levels. Not only does it serve as a beautiful tribute to this absolutely awesome artist, but it is also made beautiful. The art of this graphic novel is very Warhol-deserving. Each little drawing feels perfect to tell his story.
At first, I read it. Then my tween raided my shelf app to see if there was anything she might be interested in. She ended up reading this one. And now, she, the budding artist she is, is obsessed with Andy Warhol. I went to pick her up from her art class last night and was greeted with a Warhol-style painting of Shot Marylins. Nice.
This made me think how maybe the world needs more books like this one. Not just a biography, but a somewhat immersive experience of taking a closer look at the artist – this graphic novel where art style is one I’m very much sure Andy Warhol himself would approve of being used for a book about his life. This book is just so, so perfect for what it is.
December 30, 2023
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Warhol is an interesting one. I have seen his works and attended a gallery event where they introduced not only his art but also shared more about him.
This gave yet another insight, and as always, there are more layers to peel of the onion. I may have had some prior insights, including watching a documentary, but that doesn't mean you can't learn something new.
Well told.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Warhol is an interesting one. I have seen his works and attended a gallery event where they introduced not only his art but also shared more about him.
This gave yet another insight, and as always, there are more layers to peel of the onion. I may have had some prior insights, including watching a documentary, but that doesn't mean you can't learn something new.
Well told.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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January 22, 2024
Thanks to Net Galley and Frances Lincoln for this ARC!
This was a fun and enlightening book! I enjoyed the art style - bold colours throughout and the use of traditional comic strips throughout tied together the pop art style and the comic style Warhol loved. The reverence of the writing by Botton matched the voice of Warhol and the rest of the book - making it fun to read throughout. The prologue and ending were particularly great. I appreciated Botton's approach to telling Warhol's story - setting out the information in a fun but historically accurate way but ultimately allowing the reader to decide what Warhol's intentions were.
The only part that brought me out of the story a bit was the use of first person throughout the comics - it makes it sound autobiographical when it is not - I would have rather it from third person, and think that could have helped me to engage in the story more.
This was a fun and enlightening book! I enjoyed the art style - bold colours throughout and the use of traditional comic strips throughout tied together the pop art style and the comic style Warhol loved. The reverence of the writing by Botton matched the voice of Warhol and the rest of the book - making it fun to read throughout. The prologue and ending were particularly great. I appreciated Botton's approach to telling Warhol's story - setting out the information in a fun but historically accurate way but ultimately allowing the reader to decide what Warhol's intentions were.
The only part that brought me out of the story a bit was the use of first person throughout the comics - it makes it sound autobiographical when it is not - I would have rather it from third person, and think that could have helped me to engage in the story more.
December 22, 2023
This was a really interesting read. I honestly didn't know a ton about Andy Warhol before reading this biography, aside from an awareness of some of his art. I think this type of medium is tricky for a biography, because it's hard to distill a life, especially one of such an icon and artist, into such a short space. In particular, the depiction of specific moments is such a zoomed in focus on a few moments that makes it hard to capture a whole life.
That being said, this was a really enjoyable read and I did learn a lot. Marco Maraggi has done a phenomenal job illustrating this world, and there are several throwbacks to famous Warhol pieces. Within the confines of the graphic novel, Botton has chosen some really excellent key moments to highlight in Warhol's life.
Warhol is a truly fascinating character, and I now really want to learn more about him.
That being said, this was a really enjoyable read and I did learn a lot. Marco Maraggi has done a phenomenal job illustrating this world, and there are several throwbacks to famous Warhol pieces. Within the confines of the graphic novel, Botton has chosen some really excellent key moments to highlight in Warhol's life.
Warhol is a truly fascinating character, and I now really want to learn more about him.
January 20, 2024
This was a good, informative graphic novel. I remember seeing Andy Warhol in pictures, always in glasses, dressed well. I knew of some of his work, but I had no idea about the entire scope of what he did.
This book gave me more of a background into where Andy came from and where he ended up. What I was most surprised learning was how he dealt with others, especially the press. He figured that they would write what they wanted, so who cares what he told them. It just made me wonder if we really knew the real Andy Warhol at all or only a glimpse of what the press wanted us to see.
Graphics were great. I would have loved to see more examples of his art or maybe more of a focus on one particular time of his life. This is perfect if you are looking for a quick glimpse into who Andy Warhol was.
This book gave me more of a background into where Andy came from and where he ended up. What I was most surprised learning was how he dealt with others, especially the press. He figured that they would write what they wanted, so who cares what he told them. It just made me wonder if we really knew the real Andy Warhol at all or only a glimpse of what the press wanted us to see.
Graphics were great. I would have loved to see more examples of his art or maybe more of a focus on one particular time of his life. This is perfect if you are looking for a quick glimpse into who Andy Warhol was.
March 10, 2024
3.5 stars, rounded up.
This bold, engaging graphic novel shares snippets of Andy Warhol's life story, from his childhood to his death. The intense, colorful art is really appealing, because it has a retro feel and fits with Warhol's pop art style, and the story moves along at a quick clip, with well-chosen, minimal text. Some nonfiction graphic novels pack in so much text that it's cramped and hard to read, but this flows really well.
If someone is looking for an in-depth exploration of Warhol's life that answers all of their questions, this won't be it, but this is a brisk, snappy look at some highlights and major moments from his life and career, and the book's style and tone fit well with his legacy.
I received a free copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine in exchange for an honest review.
This bold, engaging graphic novel shares snippets of Andy Warhol's life story, from his childhood to his death. The intense, colorful art is really appealing, because it has a retro feel and fits with Warhol's pop art style, and the story moves along at a quick clip, with well-chosen, minimal text. Some nonfiction graphic novels pack in so much text that it's cramped and hard to read, but this flows really well.
If someone is looking for an in-depth exploration of Warhol's life that answers all of their questions, this won't be it, but this is a brisk, snappy look at some highlights and major moments from his life and career, and the book's style and tone fit well with his legacy.
I received a free copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine in exchange for an honest review.
December 18, 2023
This graphic novel gave a fascinating insight into the behind-the-scenes life of Andy Warhol. I really appreciated the brief, simple, to-the-point summary at the very start of the comic that explained what pop art actually is as well as its intended "purpose". The artwork is interesting and unique throughout, with some pages mimicking the infamous style of Warhol himself. The one thing I didn't like was the complete change in font and font size, sometimes halfway through a sentence, which was jarring and seemed unnecessary. The character of Warhol was also quite flat and two-dimensional, however, given that the author was attempting to summarize an entire life into one book, that's to be expected.
January 8, 2024
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Following the life of one of the most famous artists of all time, this graphic novel highlights key moments from Andy Warhol's upbringing, his career, and his founding of The Factory, all the way to his passing.
I have to admit I was left a little wanting. With a graphic novel of course the level of detail of a traditional biography isn’t possible, but this felt like a very bullet pointed list of things I already knew, and didn't add very much for me. Perhaps that is my mistake in reading it and expecting something that was never going to be. The art was lovely, a real blend of 50's esque comic book and pop art.
Following the life of one of the most famous artists of all time, this graphic novel highlights key moments from Andy Warhol's upbringing, his career, and his founding of The Factory, all the way to his passing.
I have to admit I was left a little wanting. With a graphic novel of course the level of detail of a traditional biography isn’t possible, but this felt like a very bullet pointed list of things I already knew, and didn't add very much for me. Perhaps that is my mistake in reading it and expecting something that was never going to be. The art was lovely, a real blend of 50's esque comic book and pop art.
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