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The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again
by Warhol, Andy
- Used
- Signed
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1975. First edition. First edition, first printing. Signed by Andy Warhol on half title with drawing of soup can and inscribed to former owner, with his initials in thick black permanent marker as well. [xiv], 241 pp. Bound in publisher's original yellow paper boards over red spine cloth stamped in black and white. Near Fine with very faint lean to binding, slight foxing to top edge. In a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket with light rubbing and light edge wear, a faint paperclip impression to the top edge of the front panel.
A rambling, irreverent autobiography signed by the legendary pop artist with a hand drawn illustration of his iconic Campbell's soup can.
Synopsis
The Philosophy of Andy Warhol (From A to B & Back Again) is a 1975 book by the American artist Andy Warhol (1928-1987). It was first published by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. The book is an assemblage of self-consciously ironic "quotable quotes" about love, beauty, fame, work, sex, time, death, economics, success, and art, among other topics, by the "Prince of Pop". It has a prologue and is fifteen chapters and 241 pages in length.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140945415
- Title
- The Philosophy of Andy Warhol: From A to B and Back Again
- Author
- Warhol, Andy
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1975
- Keywords
- pop art, signed, soup can, inscribed
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Biblio member since 2010
Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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- Inscribed
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- Spine
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- Jacket
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- Half Title
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- Fine
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- First Edition
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- Cloth
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