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Was he the weather vane being blown bout? Or was he the wind blowing the art? Or was he just a big hack?

Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography (BioGraphics) by Michele Botton

December 16, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Andy Warhol: A Graphic Biography (BioGraphics) by Michele Botton and illustrated by Marco Maraggi is told from the point of view of Warhol himself. As we go through several sections of his life, the unfolding of his life is chronological and compact. While it is obviously a pro-Warhol graphic novel and honors his work and influences on the people around him, and the historical times (and not just in art and/or pop art, but in music, photography and film as well), the question of “hack […]

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Young Adult Tagged With: Andrew Warhola Jr, Andy Warhol, artists, Campbell's soup cans, Marco Maraggi, Michele Botton

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:600 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Young Adult · Tags: Andrew Warhola Jr, Andy Warhol, artists, Campbell's soup cans, Marco Maraggi, Michele Botton ·
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“I just pretended to be someone else…. And I won an Oscar!” Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn by Michele Botton

November 14, 2024 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

When I started acting I didn’t have a method, on set and on stage. I just pretended to be someone else, like little girls can do for fun. And I won an Oscar!” – Audrey Hepburn I knew of Audrey Hepburn as a UNICEF ambassador more than as an actress when she first came on my radar. I was a fan of “the other Hepburn” (usually given to Audrey), but (not realizing it was her) enjoyed My Fair Lady. And I’m fairly certain I have […]

Filed Under: Biography/Memoir, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Romance, Young Adult Tagged With: acting, actress, Audrey Hepburn, Dorilys Giacchetto, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Michele Botton, Nanette McGuiness, UNICEF

BlackRaven's CBR16 Review No:539 · Genres: Biography/Memoir, Graphic Novels/Comic Books, History, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: acting, actress, Audrey Hepburn, Dorilys Giacchetto, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Michele Botton, Nanette McGuiness, UNICEF ·
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