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OUT OF STOCK I Bought Andy Warhol In the tradition of Liar's Poker and Kitchen Confidential, the inside story on one man's quest to own the perfect Warhol painting. In 1987 art dealer Richard Polsky set aside $100,000 to purchase for his private collection a painting by famed Pop artist Andy Warhol, a process that took him 12 years. His journey, spanning the art world of the go-go 1980s to the recession of the 1990s, is recounted here in this funny, fast-paced, and intensely readable exposè. Artists, gallery owners, auction houses, and collectors all play a role in this entertaining tale that illuminates not only Warhol the person, and his place in art history, but also the machinations and marketing that fueled his celebrity, driving the price of his paintings to the top of the market (in 1998 publisher Si Newhouse bought Orange Marilyn for $17.3 million, the highest price ever paid per square inch for a work of contemporary art). As an industry insider, Polsky reveals the relationships that make the art world go round. NONFICTION 2003, 6 x 9 inches, 256 pp Hardcover, ISBN: 0-8109-4271-2, ISBN-13: 9780810942714 code: abr war H-2

OUT OF STOCK The Digital Canvas: Discovering the Art Studio In Your Computer The computer is an art studio in itself for those who know where to look and how to use it. Inspirational yet highly practical, The Digital Canvas explores contemporary computer-generated art and shows how the computer can be a flexible and surprising tool for visual experimentation. This is not an instruction manual, but the digital equivalent of a survey of techniques and materials in the fine arts, emphasizing creativity and visual thinking over rote learning. It takes the elements common to all visual art and shows how they can be deployed using digital resources. DIGITAL ART 2006, 9 x 10 inches, 192 pp, 500 full-color illustrations Softcover, ISBN: 0810992361, ISBN-13: 9780810992368 code: abr dig H-2

OUT OF STOCK The Da Vinci Book: 97 Quizzes, Games, & Puzzles The quintessential Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci sprinkled his artwork with references, clues, and secret messages that helped sell forty million copies of The Da Vinci Code. The man himself is just as fascinating as his work, and in this wonderfully creative and imaginative collection packed with puzzles, games, and quizzes--including some of those incredibly addictive Sudoku--you'll unlock the mysteries behind the genius. Who was the model for the Mona Lisa? Did Leonardo really invent modern aviation? Who inspired him? All of the answers are here, and deciphering them is a blast for both kids and adults. ACTIVITY BOOK 2006, 4 x 6 inches, 176 pp, color illus. Softcover, ISBN: 0-8109-9263-9, ISBN-13: 9780810992634 code: abr vin H-2

OUT OF STOCK The Diary of Frida Kahlo: An Intimate Self Portrait The intimate life of artist Frida Kahlo is wonderfully revealed in the illustrated journal she kept during her last 10 years. This passionate and at times surprising record contains the artist's thoughts, poems, and dreams—many reflecting her stormy relationship with her husband, artist Diego Rivera—along with 70 mesmerizing watercolor illustrations. CONTEMPORARY ART 2005, 9.5 x 6 inches, 296 pp, color illus. Hardcover, ISBN: 978-0-8109-5954-4 code: abr kahl B-4

OUT OF STOCK John Waters: Change of Life *MATURE CONTENT Once crowned "The Pope of Trash" by William Burroughs—and now hailed as the genius behind the smash-hit Broadway musical Hairspray—John Waters (b. 1946) is not only a controversial director, but also a powerful, perceptive visual artist. This book, published on the occasion of his first major museum exhibition, surveys his still photographic works made over the past decade, and also features stills from his seldom-seen no-budget films and objects from Waters personal collection that reflect his fascination with photographic imagery, the mass media, and outrageous expressions of American popular culture. CONTEMPORARY ART 2004, 11.5 x 10 inches, 144 pp, color illus. Hardcover, ISBN: 0-8109-4306-9 code: abr jwat C-6

OUT OF STOCK Leonardo da Vinci Continuously in print for more than 20 years, Abrams' Masters of Art series is known for its exceptional quality and comprehensive texts, written by distinguished art historians. This volume provides an informative portrait of Leonardo da Vinci and perceptive commentary on his works and achievements. Full-color plates and black-and-white illustrations supplement the text. HIGH RENAISSANCE 2003, 11.5 x 9.5 inches, 128 pp, color and b&w illus. Softcover, ISBN: 0-8109-9130-6 code: abr leo C-6

OUT OF STOCK Vincent van Gogh No other painter better embodies the idea of the tortured artist than Vincent van Gogh. Modern-art historian and author Meyer Schapiro recognizes this when he states: "van Gogh converted all this aspiration and anguish into his art, which thus became the first example of a truly personal art, art as a deeply lived means of spiritual deliverance or transformation of the self." In his catalogue essay Schapiro traces van Gogh's artistic career and personal travails, and provides insightful analysis of his technique and handling of paint. Full color images accompany the essay. PAINTING 2004, 11.5 x 9.5 inches, 128 pp, color illus. Softcover, ISBN: 0-8109-9130-6 code: abr van C-6

OUT OF STOCK Paul Cézanne In this Masters’ of Art volume, art historian Meyer Schapiro describes how Cézanne invented a new method of painting, re-creating the world through strokes of color. The book traces Cézanne's growth through a comprehensive consideration of his work and a careful analysis of individual paintings, complimented by full color images. PAINTING 2004, 11.5 x 9.5 inches, 128 pp, color illus. Softcover, ISBN: 0-8109-9146-2 code: abr cez C-6

OUT OF STOCK M.C. Escher: 29 Master Prints In this striking collection, twenty-nine woodcuts and lithographs demonstrate Escher’s signature optical illusions and unusual perspectives. Large reproductions of his work are accompanied by an exploration of the artist's sophisticated ideas of creative preservation and his strict loyalty to process. CONTEMPORARY ART 1983, 14.5 x 10.5 inches, 62 pp, color and b&w illus. Softcover, ISBN: 0-8109-2268-1 code: abr mce B-5

OUT OF STOCK Gustav Klimt Paintings by Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) are featured here in 25 large reproductions, many enriched with gold and silver. Every painting is accompanied by a brief commentary examining its place in the artist's development, the circumstances of the commission, and the role of the subject in Klimt's personal world in turn-of-the-century Vienna. PAINTING 1995, 14.5 x 10.5 inches, color illus. Softcover, ISBN: 0-8109-2605-9 code: abr gust B-6

OUT OF STOCK Babar's Book of Color Twenty years after its original publication, Babar's Book of Color remains a fresh and fun introduction to exploring the world of color. A visit to Babar's art studio turns into an adventure in colors and their combinations for Pom, Flora, Alexander, and Isabelle. Not only do they each adopt a favorite color, but they discover the joys of mixing two colors together to make a third. Before they know it, they're painting tan camels, pink flamingoes, blue whales and, of course, gray elephants! Babar's Book of Color will encourage a new generation of young children to find the color in their own lives. PICTURE BOOK 2004, 9 x 12 inches, 32 pp, color illus Hardcover, ISBN 0-8109-4840-0 code: abr bbc G-8

OUT OF STOCK Babar's ABC Join Babar, Celeste, Arthur, Zephir, and all the other characters of Celesteville as they take young readers on a lively romp through the alphabet. In this charming children’s book, crocodiles chase crows, geese go through the garden gate, kittens love kisses, and pigs wear - what else? - purple pajamas! Babar's ABC is an amusing and imaginative way for children to learn their ABCs. PICTURE BOOK 2001, 9 x 13s inches, 40 pp, color illus Hardcover, ISBN 0-8109-5707-8 code: abr babc G-8

 

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