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48 pp.
| Abrams |
November, 2006 |
TradeISBN 0-8109-5477-X$18.95
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4-6
This book focuses on Warhol's formative years and his more whimsical subjects, presenting an incomplete portrait of the enigmatic and often dark artist. Rubin includes many quotes and anecdotes, resulting in a fresh, direct style, but she fails to explain why Warhol is important as an artist. The book's density of text and in-your-face design threaten to upstage its subject. Timeline. Bib., glos.