Uncle Andy's: A Faabbbulous Visit With Andy Warhol

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Editorial Reviews

When James Warhola was a little boy, his father had a junk business that turned their yard into a wonderful play zone that his mother didn't fully appreciate! But whenever James and his family drove to New York City to visit Uncle Andy, they got to see how "junk" could become something truly amazing in an artist's hands.

Uncle Andy's offers an exciting and unique perspective on one of the most influential artists of our time. Through James' eyes, we see the things that made his family visits memorable-including the wonderful disarray of Andy's house, waking up surrounded by important art and incredible collected objects, trying on Andy's wigs, sharing the run of Andy's house with his twenty-five cats (all named Sam), and getting art supplies from Andy as a goodbye present. James was lucky enough to learn about art from an innovative master and he shows how these visits with Uncle Andy taught him about the creative process and inspired him to become an artist.

Customer Reviews

Great Story, 2008-06-09
by Jennifer Uselton
I am an Elementary Art Teacher and I us this book in my class room. My kids love it. It really helps the little ones get into the world of Warhol.
A great fun read, 2008-01-01
by AK (Orlando, FL USA)
My daughter and I both loved this book. I teach art history so I like to find books about artists. Andy Warhol is a character that appeals to children because of his love for everyday things. Having the story told by an actual member of Andy Warhol's family makes it even better. For children I think it reinforces the idea that art is everywhere and that they can be creative too. The illustrations are perfect and we giggled and laughed through most of the book.
Great book to teach about a famous an interesting artist!, 2007-11-08
by R. L. Ward (Oregon)
I bought this book for our school's art program. The whole school learned about Andy Warhol and did an art project. This book was a hit with kindergarteners on up to sixth graders! It was a fun way to peek into the life of Any Warhol from the unique perspective of his nephew, James. The illustrations were beautiful and the story was well told.
A look at an artist's family life, 2007-05-14
by S. Hidalgo (Fontana, CA)
This story held my 4 year old's interest. I have purchased many art history for kids books so that my daughter will be exposed at an early age to art, but this is a great story that deals more with the personal side of Andy Warhol. Indirectly, readers get a description of Warhol's background and mannerisms. Great read.
A Modern Masterpiece, 2006-07-09
by Arthur Greenwald (Studio City, CA USA)
James Warhola's "Uncle Andy's : A FAABBBULOUS VISIT WITH ANDY WARHOL" is a complete joy from cover to cover. Even for kids who've never heard of Warhola's famous uncle, this is a marvelous book that's certain to inspire children to reach for the paints and crayons. But that's just the start of this book's appeal. For anyone interested in Andy Warhol, this is an indispensible portrait of the man behind the pop art, "superstars," and Manhattan nightlife. It reveals a very warm, loving and dare I say "normal" side of a great artist whose sharp eye for modern culture was grounded in the blue collar practicality of his Pittsburgh roots. James Warhola, whose own keen eye is apparent in his wonderful words and pictures, has filled every page with fond and detailed memories. And reading his description of Uncle Andy, it's obvious that affection was mutual.