Typex's 500-Page Graphic Novel Chronicles Andy Warhol's Life and Era
In 2018, BAO Publishing in Milan released "Andy – I fatti e la favola," a 562-page graphic biography of Andy Warhol (1928–1987) by Dutch illustrator Typex (Raymond Koot, born 1962). This nearly 2 kg volume showcases a cover inspired by Warhol's Brillo boxes and is divided into ten chapters, featuring figurines representing over a hundred characters. The biography chronicles Warhol's journey from his New York childhood to the vibrant 1960s Silver Factory, highlighting figures such as Edie Sedgwick and Gerard Malanga. It also recounts significant events, including the 1968 shooting by Valerie Solanas, the Studio 54 scene of the 1970s, and the 1980s icons like Madonna and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Typex dedicated five years to this project.
Key facts
- Typex created a 562-page graphic biography of Andy Warhol.
- The book is titled 'Andy – I fatti e la favola' and published by BAO Publishing in 2018.
- It weighs nearly 2 kg and its cover mimics Warhol's Brillo boxes.
- Each chapter has a page number style matching the period's graphic design.
- Over a hundred characters appear, including Warhol's Factory regulars and celebrities.
- The narrative covers Warhol's life from childhood to the 1980s.
- Key events include the Silver Factory, Valerie Solanas shooting, and Studio 54 era.
- Typex spent five years on the project.
Entities
Artists
- Andy Warhol
- Typex
- Raymond Koot
- Truman Capote
- Willem de Kooning
- Jackson Pollock
- Jasper Johns
- Robert Rauschenberg
- Leo Castelli
- Gerard Malanga
- John Giorno
- Paul Morrissey
- Edie Sedgwick
- Valerie Solanas
- Viva
- Ultra Violet
- David Bowie
- Ronnie Cutrone
- Henry Geldzahler
- Salvador Dalí
- Gala Dalí
- Mick Jagger
- Bianca Jagger
- Reza Pahlavi
- Farah Diba
- Michael Jackson
- Muhammad Ali
- Tom of Finland
- Jean-Michel Basquiat
- Keith Haring
- Julian Schnabel
- Grace Jones
- Madonna
- Debbie Harry
- Donald Trump
- Lou Reed
- Bob Dylan
- Nico
- Frank Zappa
- Jim Morrison
- Jimi Hendrix
- Robert Crumb
- Ferruccio Giromini
Institutions
- BAO Publishing
- Silver Factory
- Warhol Enterprises
- Interview magazine
- CBGB
- Studio 54
- Casterman
- Artribune
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- New York
- United States
- Milan
- Italy
- Central Park