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Auteur: Andy Warhol Pat Hackett


  • Engels
  • Paperback
  • 01 januari 1991
  • 839 pagina's

The late artist's intimate journals offer revealing insights into Warhol's world and the New York art scene, as well as the many rich and famous people that were a part of it, covering the years from 1976 until his death in 1987

The Andy Warhol Diaries spanning from 1976 until his death in 1987, offers an inside look into the pop art icon's daily life, thoughts, and the celebrity culture of New York City. Warhol dictated these entries every weekday morning to his editor and friend, Pat Hackett.
Key Themes


  • Celebrity Culture: Gossip and interactions with stars like Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Mick Jagger.
  • The NYC Art Scene: Inside looks at The Factory, Studio 54, and the shifting art market.
  • Personal Vulnerability: Insights into Warhol's fears of aging, illness, poverty, and loneliness.
  • Financial Obsession: Daily tracking of his expenses, taxi fares, and business deals.

Core Narrative
The diaries chronicle the final decade of Warhol's life as he navigates the high-society art world. While publicly maintaining a detached, superficial persona, his private reflections reveal a deeply observant, often insecure man. The book serves as a social commentary on the excess, glamour, and tragedy of the 1970s and 1980s.

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