365 Takes

by Staff of Andy Warhol Museum

Andy Warhol was one of the most compelling figures of the 20th-century art world whose body of work transformed the landscape of contemporary art. He was also a notorious collector who saved practically everything that came his way. In 1994, seven years after the artist's death, The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh became the repository not only for a substantial body of his artwork and films, but also for the Time Capsules into which he obsessively deposited a lifetime's worth of ephemera and personal memorabilia. For this book—created in the same format as Abrams' best-selling Earth From 365 Days—the museum has gathered highlights of its collection. Illustrated with almost 400 objects, from paintings to party invitations, the volume also features lively commentaries by the museum's staff as well as quotes from Warhol's own irreverent writings. Timed to coincide with the celebration of the museum's 10-year anniversary, this book will serve as both an introduction to and a handbook for the most extensive collection anywhere of this iconic artist's work.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Art and Photography

744 pages, Hardcover

First published May 12, 2004

Reviews

[Jan Agaton · Rating 4 out of 5]

The language is extremely dated, but being published in 2004...okay. It's a well-crafted book, but I feel like I learned a lot more about the people Warhol interacted with than I wanted to.

[GK Stritch · Rating 3 out of 5]

!!!!! $$$$$ *****

Hope to get to Pittsburgh, but until then, this book will do.

[bella]

got this for like 4.55 at a value village. tvu edie sedgwick you are so loved

[Mili · Rating 5 out of 5]

Es un libro muy original, que contiene no sólo las obras de Andy Warhol sino también fotos de su vida social y privada.

365 takes es dinámico, divertido y está lleno de imágenes de excelente calidad. Lo que lo hace único es que cada fotografía va acompañada de un texto breve que habla sobre el artista con textos de periodistas, amigos, colegar, amantes, incluso del mismo Warhol, lo que proporciona una visión amplia sobre la vida del ícono máximo del arte pop.

Se puede leer de corrido o al azar, abriendo una página aleatoria que se puede consumir en un minuto. Con el ritmo que sea, es uno de esos libros increíbles a los que uno siempre vuelve por más.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderfully weird book which is an auto-biography combined with a typical book showing an artist's work. Each spread shows a work of art or illustration related to Warhol's life on the right and commentary on the left. It bounces around a bit from a time line standpoint but provides an excellent review of the man, the artist, and his work. The weirdness actually keeps you interested as you move through the book. I wish there were more books like this one on other artists.

[Barry Stoch · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to learn more about what the attraction was with Andy Warhol. The layout of the book was quite interesting with images of his work on one side and description and brief background info on the opposing page.

I think if you are a Warhol fan you will enjoy the book, but I was still baffled after going through it

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book- Illustrations are very good. Gives you a full prospective of Andy's life. Shows more then the actual Andy Warhol museum does in Pittsburg.
One of the best collections of Warhol in a book.

[Ronnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book. I am reading it AGAIN. My friend gave me my copy as a birthday gift.

[Caolinn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is easy and fun to read. It is well organized and has fantastic pictures. It gives a thorough account on Warhol's life and career, and I may have to read it again.

[Dustin Thompson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting regardless of your opinion of pop art.