This book could not have come my way at a better time - about to see Andy Warhol’s work in person for the first time in my life.

The book is a short biography of Andy Warhol’s life, with short chapters dedicated to different times in his life. While the book is pretty short, I think it gives a decent insight into his life for a person who doesn’t know much about him. The first-person narrative did not work for me (especially since the book claims to be a biography), and I think that was the reason I did not enjoy the book as much as I thought I would.

The different chapters include his life before he moved to New York, his advertisement days, his entry into art, and his thoughts behind the art he creates. Have to admire him for accepting and admitting that art is business, which not a lot of artists admit.

Overall, the book was a good glimpse into his life with not a lot of exploration of the details of his life or art. Thanks NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Loved reading this biography in a graphic novel form. I always have really loved art and pop art is one of my favorite kinds of art. I loved learning more about the founder of pop art and read some interesting things in this book. Would recommend this book to anyone who’s interested in art, pop art or Andy Warhol. Very nice read

Thanks to Net Galley and Frances Lincoln for this ARC!

This was a fun and enlightening book! I enjoyed the art style - bold colours throughout and the use of traditional comic strips throughout tied together the pop art style and the comic style Warhol loved. The reverence of the writing by Botton matched the voice of Warhol and the rest of the book - making it fun to read throughout. The prologue and ending were particularly great. I appreciated Botton's approach to telling Warhol's story - setting out the information in a fun but historically accurate way but ultimately allowing the reader to decide what Warhol's intentions were.

The only part that brought me out of the story a bit was the use of first person throughout the comics - it makes it sound autobiographical when it is not - I would have rather it from third person, and think that could have helped me to engage in the story more.

I didn’t know much about Andy Warhol before reading this book so this was my first introduction to his life story. It was very interesting. The artwork definitely set the mood as well. It felt a little more mature and darker in tone than a graphic novel you would recommend to children or even middle grade, but teenagers would learn a lot.
This was really educational, I’m glad I had the opportunity to read it. I would recommend it to anyone interested in art or the art industry.
I received a copy for review purposes.

This was a good, informative graphic novel. I remember seeing Andy Warhol in pictures, always in glasses, dressed well. I knew of some of his work, but I had no idea about the entire scope of what he did.

This book gave me more of a background into where Andy came from and where he ended up. What I was most surprised learning was how he dealt with others, especially the press. He figured that they would write what they wanted, so who cares what he told them. It just made me wonder if we really knew the real Andy Warhol at all or only a glimpse of what the press wanted us to see.

Graphics were great. I would have loved to see more examples of his art or maybe more of a focus on one particular time of his life. This is perfect if you are looking for a quick glimpse into who Andy Warhol was.

I knew very little about Andy Warhol going into this book and I feel like I only know a smidge more after reading it. It’s very to the point and as the description notes, a good introduction to the artist. I also liked the juxtaposition of the artist’s story being told through a medium that he would have appreciated.

Personally, I love this book. It is like a quick walk through Andy Warhol's life. The graphics is done perfectly to reflect the style of Andy Warhol. There are bits that seem to be just scratching the surface, which is understandable for a book of this length. There is a page that is not suitable for teenagers. So, I am not recommending it to my students. It is nevertheless a very interesting book.

Love this! The art was a beautiful way of honoring Andy Warhol. The ending was honestly perfect. Took me a little off gard even though I know Andys end

The artwork, the tone, the wording - everything about this graphic biography was simple and. heartfelt. The bright and electric colors magnified what Andy Warhol wanted to capture in terms of art and consumerism through art. I was glad to see Andy beyond what was already known, since he was often surrounded by so many different people. Even if you didn't understand how he impacted the art world during his time, there was a sense of belonging and importance that Andy simply exuded. The ending left much to be desired, paralleling with. how he left this world, but I still felt I needed more of it.

Pub date: March 5, 2024

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.

Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography delivered! This was a quick and easy read, the highlights of his life and career are illustrated well. This book is a showcase of Andy Warhol and gives a quick tasty overview for someone wanting to know the basics of this man.

I read Quentin Tarantino: A Graphic Biography as well, and this was the superior of the two books. The artwork of the people depicted in the book more closely resembled their actual real life images, and telling Warhol's story in a linear way made this flow much smoother.

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of the book for an honest review

I like ‘Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography’ it was interesting and the art work was done well.

Rating 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I would give this a 3.5 stars. I enjoyed looking into Warhol's life, but sometimes the chapters were so quick that I thought I barely started getting the hang of a certain period/theme and it was already over. For example the chapter about Basquiat was really short, when in fact there was a lot to say about his relationship with Warhol.
I LOVED the visual aspect of this, so on point with the artist's style.
However, because of how short this was, I had the feeling that lots of information was given through dialogues and this seemed a bit innatural.
For someone who would like to know a bit more about Warhol as an artist and on a personal level, this is a quick and easy way to get acquainted with both aspects.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC copy

First time I read a graphic biography and I'm so into it. Andy Warhol's life story is so interesting as I finish read this. The straight out to the point of storytelling might make this book more fast-paced but it doesn't fail to highlight the important point, ideas, and events on his life that affecting his career and what makes him Andy Warhol. It's so interesting and fun to read!

Knowing precious littleabout Andy Warhol, I was pleased to obtain a copy of this graphic biography from Botton, via Netgalley.

The illustrations are terrific yet the story seems a little odd in tone. It alludes to Warhol's conflict within his personal life of expressing himself and connecting with people, however, it moves very quickly through his life and times in a way that feels a little rushed.

As an introduction to Warhol, I'd say it's ideal.

Thanks. Netgalley!

This incredible graphic novel captures Warhol's essence and artistic style perfectly. Fans will absolutely adore this, as will readers wanting to know about this iconic creative.

There are some good points: I liked the chapters separating different elements and stages of his life, I liked the pictures and learning more about the artist & his background. It would be nice if it felt a bit more personal, it felt like it had been written without emotion. I learnt but I didn't feel.

I liked learning more about this important cultural icon, but I felt like it barely scratched the surface. Overall, though, I thought it was a good introduction to a complex artist.

A life lived in full, an immortal artist - in every sense of the word.

A book that tells us the life of the icon Andy Warhol, from the beginning of his love for art to the end of his life, but not the end of his legacy.

This graphic novel is a way to learn more about the artist. With a good story, great use of color (very Andy-like), and enjoyable images, it’s an entertaining way to read a biography.

Quatro Publishing Group provided an early galley for review.

I have always found Warhol to be an interesting figure. Last year, I read several books about his work with the Velvet Underground. I certainly wanted to know more about the man behind so many artistic movements in the 60's and 70's.

Botton's narrative covers the key points of Warhol's life. It is a fairly quick read. Maraggi's artwork on the cover is what first caught my eye, and he delivers on that invitation throughout the book. I really enjoy how he mirrors some of Warhol's own artistic style in some of the panel layouts and colors.

Overall, this graphic novel serves as a good starting point for those who want to understand who Warhol was and what his contributions to the pop art movements were.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Following the life of one of the most famous artists of all time, this graphic novel highlights key moments from Andy Warhol's upbringing, his career, and his founding of The Factory, all the way to his passing.

I have to admit I was left a little wanting. With a graphic novel of course the level of detail of a traditional biography isn’t possible, but this felt like a very bullet pointed list of things I already knew, and didn't add very much for me. Perhaps that is my mistake in reading it, and expecting something that was never going to be. The art was lovely, a real blend of 50's esque comic book and pop art.