Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography by Michele Botton (Author) and Marco Maraggi (Illustrator)
Andy Warhol is, in a word, iconic. His portraits of Campbell's Soup cans and Marilyn Monroe are well-known by even those with a passing interest in art. Yet, few know much about the man behind these defining pieces. Andy Warhol was born in 1928 in Pittsburgh as Andrew Warhola Jr.. As a kid who didn't quite fit in, he focused on his art which took him to the Carnegie Institute of Technology and then onto New York. Once in New York, Warhola became Warhol and started in advertising. He struggled to break into the art world until he was inspired by cans of soup. As his fame and influence grew, Warhol became a larger-than-life figure, but still one who was difficult to understand.
Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography proudly presents an unofficial and unauthorized version of Warhol's life. However, given this statement, readers may wonder how author Michele Botton gathered this information and proclaimed insight into Warhol and his work. Perhaps due to the evasive nature of the subject, this narrative at times feels distant. Accompanying Botton's words is Marco Maraggi's artwork which artfully reflects Warhol's own style at times, creating a clear visual narrative.
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