ABOUT WHO WAS ANDY WARHOL?

A sickly boy named Andrew Warhola from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A talented printmaker whose art sometimes resembled advertising
The founder of the Pop Art movement

Best known for his screen prints of soup cans and movie stars, this shy young boy from Pittsburgh shot to fame with his radical ideas of what “art” could be. Working in the aptly named “Factory,” Warhol’s paintings, movies, and eccentric lifestyle blurred the lines between pop culture and art, ushering in the Pop Art movement and, with it, a national obsession. Who Was Andy Warhol? tells the story of an enigmatic man who grew into a cultural icon.

A series of illustrated biographies for young readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders.This chapter book series has done a phenomenal job of making biographies of famous people from the past, and who are still living, interesting and engaging to young readers. Kids will enjoy reading about the background and what made the person famous in an easy-to-read format with some black and white illustrations throughout.