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ANDY WARHOL/SUPERNOVA: Stars, Deaths, and Disasters, 1962-1964

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SUPERNOVA: STARS, DEATHS, AND DISASTERS 1962-64 gathers Andy Warhol's works from a narrow period of time, with a focus on Warhol's paintings of disasters, crashes, and more. Essays by Warhol critics accompany this survey of his works in a range of media, providing a visual catalog of his artistic methods and influence and presenting holdings from the Walker Art Center, which began its relationship with Warhol in 1967. ANDY WARHOL/SUPERNOVA accompanies an exhibition but stands well on its own, packing in large-size black and white and color photos from Warhol's works and including the background commentary and criticism essential to understanding them. A 'must' for any serious Warhol collection.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

The catalogue for an exhibition held 3 years ago at the Walker Arts Center in Minneapolis, this book is, to my knowledge, the most complete study of Warhol's most important bodies of works, all painted in the 1960's and revolving around the idea of celebrity and death (the Death and Disasters series, the Jackie Kennedy, Liz Tailor and Marilyn Monroe series). The text, sometimes arduous, sometimes exciting, is insightful and opens new fields of study on the famous pop artist. Above all, the reproductions are wonderful (which is seldom the case for a book on Warhol)and make this catalogue an indispensable addition to the Warhol literature.

Catalogue from Walker Art Center.
Arrived safely (after 2 weeks?) in a very good condition.