1 comments about Andy Warhol, 1928-1987 (Art & Design).

1. We use it as a reference for our Gallery and it is very useful.

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2 comments about Andy Warhol: The Factory Years, 1964-1967.

1. the book expanded redesigned and with the addition with a complete section of color phots has been republished by canongate books ,scotland



2. It is not a little ironic that the photographic record of an artist as prolific and as wrapped up in making and taking film and photographs as Andy Warhol was suffers from a dearth of great photos of the scene of Andy Warhol, The Factory and his Superstars: For real. I mean, I would love to own a book that is just chockablock full of all of the characters, primary, secondary, tertiary and beyond who populate the pages of the many books about Andy Warhol and the Warhol Experience. Unfortunately, there just doesn't seem to be any out there. Most of the books by and about the actors in the Warhol drama are text-based with a few, often the same few, grainy, shadowy, poorly framed black & whites. This book is an attempt by one to bring together more and better photos that fans such as I desire. It is a fair effort but only just. The book is over-size or 'folio' form which is GREAT, and mostly photographs. The text is composed of an opening statement of a couple of pages of over-sized type by the author followed by lots of photographs. The essays contain some valuable information that have the ring of truth to them, but they also seem spontaneous, off-the-cuff and free associative and as a result are not easy to follow. They are more blurted out than intoned, if you get me. The book is printed in the UK on non-glossy heavy stock. I'm unsure if this was done to save money or to impart a flat, gritty, industrial feel to the photos. It is a different look than anything else out there about Warhol and I can live with it; although, I catch myself wondering what this book would look like if done on really expensive, glossy paper with top notch production values. The author explains at one point that his photos were criticized by media critics for being odd and unconventional. He states that today this is recognized as a somewhat ground-breaking and very original and excellent representation of the scene. I think that they are a bit odd and unconventional. There are some great shots there though, and the author gets some portraits of Edie Sedgewick that are heart-breakingly prescient in retrospect. There are a couple great shots of Nico too and, of course, Andy. I was pleased to see some good ones of Taylor Mead and Paul Morissey which is a refreshing change; although, I must say that it would have been cool to see how the author would have represented Andy's mother, Billy Name, and Andrea Feldman. Oh, well, I suppose one must be happy with what one can get. I believe that if you are a huge Warhol admirer such as I you would be mad to not own this. If you are curious but indifferent to Warhol and the scene, right now as I speak you can buy this book right here on Amazon for a fraction of what it is worth and you should buy it NOW. If you don't care for Andy Warhol or care about him this book will certainly not change your mind so don't bother.

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1 comments about Taylor Mead, A Simple Country Girl (Bowery Poetry).

1. Taylor Mead's writings are completely unique and to me, they are wonderful and brilliant. "A Simple Country Girl" is a perfect book to read at home, in bed, in the bathtub, on the toilet, in a park, or take with you on a bus, cab, train, or to a Doctor's waiting room. There is one piece of writing per page, ranging from brief to very brief. Yet in his brevity Mead speaks volumes, volumes that impact me more each time I read them. Most of what he writes makes me smile or laugh out loud, other things are more serious and have a bite to them. Any fragile soul offended by such things as free speech, swear words, or topics such as sex might want to pass on Meads' works, as these things do pop up from time to time.
   
   This is his latest book, his first since 1986's "Son of Andy Warhol". Prior to that book was "On Amphetamine and in Europe" from 1968. If you get the sense that Mead doesn't flood the market with 'product', you'd be correct. I own and love "A Simple Country Girl", as well as the two aforementioned books. With the exception of parts of "On Amphetamine...", the other two books I own by Mead completely forsake plot and narrative in favor of poetry, statements, stream of consciouness writings, random notes, etc.
   
   So if you're looking for Tom Clancey - or for that matter even for Burroughs or Ginsberg - look elsewhere. If you long for something totally, completely unique and - dare I say it? - often charming, you've found it. And you'd better get it now, because Taylor's books unfortunately don't seem to stay in print very long, and forget about reissues. It's a sad situation and the only people who benefit are used book sellers who sell Mead's out of print collector's items for $100 and up - if you can find them at all, that is.
   
   I think the Amazon description lists this as Mead's fourth book, but from what I can tell it's at least the fifth, if not the seventh. Prior to the above mentioned three books, I've read that 1961 saw the release of "Excerpts From the Anonymous Diary of a New York Youth" (and seen the cover reproduced in another book), followed in 1962 by "Second Excerpts From the Anonymous Diary of New York Youth". "On Amphetamine and in Europe" and "Son of Andy Warhol" were titled volumes 3 and 4, respectively. A search savvy friend of mine turned up mentions of two other writings by Mead, "Impressions: France Mexico USA" 1969, and "Poems For Marilyn", 1962. Three books in two years - a prolific time for Taylor! I only wish he'd kept up the pace somewhat so that Mead addicts such as myself had more to read and reread.
   
   And maybe rereading is a key; for me definitely. My first exposure to Taylor's writings left me thinking: 'What?' 'But this isn't...' 'Or is it? What is it?' 'He can't - but he has' and other such erudite musings.
   
   Aside from being a writer, Taylor has appeared in more underground or independent films and plays than probably any other actor, beginning in Ron Rice's 1960 film "The Flower Thief", and Rice's 1963 "The Atom Man Meets the Queen of Sheba", (which Mead himself restored, preserved and edited in the early 1980s), Robert Downey Sr.'s "Babo 73", appeared in 11 Andy Warhol films from 1963 to 1968, and about 50-100 films later, turned up in Jim Jarmusch's 2003 "Coffee and Cigarettes" - the dvd of which has a 5 minute Mead interview as an extra. He won a obie award for his performance in "The General Returns From One Place to Another", a play by Frank O'Hara.
   
   Taylor Mead is definitely a rennaisance man, and to quote a piece from his "A Simple Country Girl": 'I Am a National Treasure / If there were such a thing'. And to that I say that there is such a thing, Taylor Mead is one, and it's just too bad that he lives in a country that doesn't recognize, honor, and support such Treasures.

2 comments about Love, Love, Love.

1. The pages pour out with emotion! I loved every minute of it! You would love this if you love love... Give it to your lover and you're sure to receive smiles and more!!!



2. "Love, Love, Love," by Andy Warhol, reproduces several different works, done in various media, by graphic artist Andy Warhol. Some of the selections are black-and-white, and some are in full color. These drawings and paintings are complemented by many quotes from Andy Warhol on the title subject.

   This is a delightful book, full of witty and whimsical images. Hearts, flowers, angels, lips, and other motifs are frequently used. This is a great book both for both Warhol devotees and for general readers.

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