Discover the early creative genius of Andy Warhol with Andy Warhol: Seven Illustrated Books 1952–1959, an oversized collector’s edition from Taschen. Long before he became the face of Pop Art, Warhol produced a series of whimsical, hand-drawn illustrated books that showcased the style, wit, and imagination that would later make him one of the most influential artists of the twentieth century.
This hardcover volume faithfully reproduces all seven of Warhol’s illustrated books — among them Love Is a Pink Cake, 25 Cats Named Sam, À la Recherche du Shoe Perdu, A Is for Alphabet, In the Bottom of My Garden, and Wild Raspberries — preserving every playful line drawing, hand-lettered caption, and charming narrative. Edited by Reuel Golden with commentary from Warhol scholar Nina Schleif.
The result is both a historical archive and a coffee table centerpiece: a rare look at Warhol’s years as a commercial illustrator in New York and the artistic foundations that shaped everything that followed. At 9.8 by 13.4 inches, the reproductions sit close to the scale of the originals.
The hand-drawn cover art reads as graphic and cheerful, so it works face-up on a coffee table or propped on a shelf as art in its own right. Pair it with mid-century ceramics and a brass object or two, or stack it with other Warhol and Pop Art titles for a themed vignette.
A charming gift for illustrators, graphic designers, cat people, and anyone who loves Warhol’s lighter side. Ideal for birthdays, studio-warmings, graduations, and holiday gifting.
What are the seven books?
They include Love Is a Pink Cake, 25 Cats Named Sam, À la Recherche du Shoe Perdu, A Is for Alphabet, In the Bottom of My Garden, and Wild Raspberries — self-published promotional books Warhol made for clients and friends.
Are these complete reproductions?
Yes. Taschen reproduces all seven books in full, with the original hand-lettering and line work intact.
Is this the same as Warhol’s Pop Art work?
No — this is the decade before. The drawings come from his years as a commercial illustrator in New York, which is exactly what makes the collection interesting.
What size is this book?
A hardcover measuring 9.8 x 13.4 inches and weighing about five pounds. Multilingual edition in English, French, and German. ISBN 978-3-8365-9258-1.
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