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Nat Finkelstein

    Edie Factory Girl
    Andy Warhol
    • Edie Factory Girl

      • 160 Seiten
      • 6 Lesestunden

      She was captivating, embodying the vibrant spirit of mid-sixties New York. Like many figures illuminated by Andy Warhol, she initially thrived as a symbol of hipness and style, only to quickly fade away. This narrative, told with unflinching honesty and accompanied by striking images from her peak at the Factory, chronicles the cultural journey of Edie Sedgwick. Released alongside the film featuring Sienna Miller, it includes rare photos of Miller as Edie. David Dalton, a teenager who became one of Warhol’s first assistants, witnessed Edie's rise to superstardom and her eventual unraveling. Nat Finkelstein, entering the Factory as Warhol's influence grew, found Edie to be the most intriguing and enigmatic figure of the era, capturing her delicate beauty with compassion. This account offers a rare insight into Warhol's world, featuring candid interviews with friends and contemporaries. Edie's life intersected with icons like Bob Dylan, Salvador Dali, Betsey Johnson, Lou Reed, and Judy Garland, showcasing her fleeting presence in a vibrant cultural landscape before she vanished as swiftly as she arrived.

      Edie Factory Girl2006
    • Andy Warhol

      • 96 Seiten
      • 4 Lesestunden

      The author was a leading member of the group known as "The Factory" that surrounded the painter Andy Warhol in the 60s. The films, music, paintings, events and "happenings" they created changed the face of modern art. This is an insider's view of a crucial period in pop culture.

      Andy Warhol1989
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