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Andy Warhol 'Giant' Size

By Dave Hickey and Phaidon Editors
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Andy Warhol 'Giant' Size provides a definitive exploration of the iconic artist's life and work, capturing his profound influence on late twentieth-century pop culture. Featuring over 2,000 illustrations sourced from rare archival material, documentary photography, and original artworks, this volume offers unparalleled insight into Warhol's transformation from outsider to cultural guru. Dave Hickey's engaging essay, complemented by contributions from Warhol's friends and insiders, reveals the enigmatic artist's creative journey and personal life.
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This book is perfect for art lovers, pop culture enthusiasts, Warhol collectors, and anyone interested in contemporary art history and the life of a transformative cultural figure.

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The bestselling visual biography of one of the twentieth century's most innovative, influential artists

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Andy Warhol Giant Size remains the definitive document of this remarkable creative force, and a telling look at late twentieth-century pop culture. Now in a more accessible trim size, it's still packed with more than 2,000 illustrations culled from rarely seen archival material, documentary photography, and artwork.

Dave Hickey's compelling essay on Warhol's geek-to-guru evolution combines with chapter openers by Warhol friends and insiders to give special insight into the way the enigmatic artist led his life and made his art.

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Attitude praises the book as a rich visual biography with more than 2,000 illustrations, now in a more accessible format. MatureTimes.co.uk highlights it as a treasure trove of artwork, photographs, letters, and ephemera, ideal for Warhol enthusiasts at an affordable price. Choice describes it as an excellent, beautifully illustrated guide, while The Herald (Scotland) calls it a comprehensive celebration of the 20th century's most influential artist.

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ISBN: 9780714877303

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 45.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 2156g

Pages: 624

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Arts & Culture Dave Hickey Non-Fiction Phaidon Editors

About the Author

Dave Hickey is a distinguished American art and cultural critic. He was Professor of English at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and Distinguished Professor of Criticism for the MFA Program in the Department of Art & Art History at the University of New Mexico. He has written including for Rolling Stone, Art News, Art in America, Artforum, Interview, Harper's Magazine, Vanity Fair, Nest, New York Times and Los Angeles Times.

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