Andy Warhol's "Index"

Most readers know I have a book problem.

This is probably best shown on the number of book related posts I’ve done recently versus art related posts (all that will start to tip the other way next week). Anyway, I have a real desire to own a copy of Andy Warhol’s Index, not everyone knows about this book – published in the 60’s it was viewed as a children’s book for adults. Well a children’s book for drugged adults of the sixties.

Index, next to Marshall Mcluhan’s, The Medium is the Message was probably one of the first true “Pop” books. Featuring a 3d cover, a balloon, a working accordion, a Velvet Underground picture disc, a pop-up castle, special die cuts, Packed with photos by Billy Name, and more wackiness – it is a curious memento of that particular scene.

One that I will admit to having far too much interest in.

I’ve not been able to part with $500 (or more) to bring one of these guys home with me, but If you’ve got one floating around let me know… I’ve found a pretty good source of images of the book and thought I’d share. I think its curious  at a minimum.