Uncle Andy's: A Faabbbulous Visit with Andy Warhol
First published authored work and the best introduction to Warhola's autobiographical children's books.
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James Warhola is an American artist, illustrator, and children's-book author born in 1955. He earned a B.F.A. in design from Carnegie Mellon University in 1977 and studied at the Art Students League of New York. He began as a science-fiction and fantasy illustrator, creating more than 300 book covers, before focusing on children's books in 1987. He wrote and illustrated autobiographical picture books about visits to his uncle Andy Warhol, and has also pursued a long career in fine art.
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- Uncle Andy's: A Faabbbulous Visit with Andy Warhol
picture-book · 2003
- Uncle Andy's Cats
picture-book · 2009
Frequently asked questions about James Warhola
Who is James Warhola?
James Warhola is an American artist, illustrator, and children’s-book author known for science-fiction and fantasy cover art as well as picture books.
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Is James Warhola related to Andy Warhol?
Yes. James Warhola is Andy Warhol’s nephew, and his childhood visits to Warhol’s New York home later inspired autobiographical children’s books.
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What did James Warhola do before illustrating children’s books?
He began as a science-fiction and fantasy illustrator, painting more than 300 book covers before focusing on children’s books in 1987.
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What influenced James Warhola’s art?
His interest in comics and science-fiction films influenced his early career, while Andy Warhol and his grandmother Julia encouraged his artistic ambitions and creative outlook.
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Was James Warhola nominated for an illustration award?
Yes. His cover art for William Gibson’s Neuromancer earned a nomination for the Chesley Award.