I Bought Andy Warhol by Polsky, Richard

Like New. 1st edition hardcover with dustjacket published 2003 by Harry N. Abrams. Very clean; no marks; pages bright; binding tight; appears unread. Gift-giving condition. 256 pages; Sources; Index (but no photos). Language: English. Cover shows 1986 'Self-Portrait' by Warhol. 'In 1987, art dealer Richard Polsky set aside $100,000 to purchase a painting by famed Pop artist Andy Warhol for his private collection --a process that ultimately took him 12 years. His journey, spanning the years from the wild speculation of the late 1980s to the recession of the 1990s, is recounted in this funny, fast-paced, intensely readable expose of the inner workings of the art world. Artists, gallery owners, auction houses, and collectors all play a role in this entertaining tale that illuminates not only Warhol the artist and his place in art history, but also the machinations and marketing that fueled his celebrity.'--from jacket flap. PLUS: Laid inside front cover is a fascinating 10-page article with photos, clipped from a 2010 issue of The New Yorker magazine, entitled 'Top of the Pops: Did Andy Warhol Change Everything?', by noted critic Louis Menand. Keywords: art market, art history, Warholiana.