Uncle Andy's: A Faabbbulous Visit With Andy Warhol

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When James Warhola was a little boy, his father had a junk business that turned their yard into a wonderful play zone that his mother didn't fully appreciate! But whenever James and his family drove to New York City to visit Uncle Andy, they got to see how "junk" could become something truly amazing in an artist's hands.

Uncle Andy's offers an exciting and unique perspective on one of the most influential artists of our time. Through James' eyes, we see the things that made his family visits memorable-including the wonderful disarray of Andy's house, waking up surrounded by important art and incredible collected objects, trying on Andy's wigs, sharing the run of Andy's house with his twenty-five cats (all named Sam), and getting art supplies from Andy as a goodbye present. James was lucky enough to learn about art from an innovative master and he shows how these visits with Uncle Andy taught him about the creative process and inspired him to become an artist.

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A look at an artist's family life.......2007-05-14

This story held my 4 year old's interest. I have purchased many art history for kids books so that my daughter will be exposed at an early age to art, but this is a great story that deals more with the personal side of Andy Warhol. Indirectly, readers get a description of Warhol's background and mannerisms. Great read.

A Modern Masterpiece.......2006-07-09

James Warhola's "Uncle Andy's : A FAABBBULOUS VISIT WITH ANDY WARHOL" is a complete joy from cover to cover. Even for kids who've never heard of Warhola's famous uncle, this is a marvelous book that's certain to inspire children to reach for the paints and crayons. But that's just the start of this book's appeal. For anyone interested in Andy Warhol, this is an indispensible portrait of the man behind the pop art, "superstars," and Manhattan nightlife. It reveals a very warm, loving and dare I say "normal" side of a great artist whose sharp eye for modern culture was grounded in the blue collar practicality of his Pittsburgh roots. James Warhola, whose own keen eye is apparent in his wonderful words and pictures, has filled every page with fond and detailed memories. And reading his description of Uncle Andy, it's obvious that affection was mutual.

A Little Boy and His Wierd Uncle.......2006-02-21

"Uncle Andy's" isn't realy about Andy Warhol. It's about a boy who has a wacky uncle who lives in a wacky home and does wacky things. It reminds me of the movie "Unsung Heroes" with Mike Richards and Andie McDowel, where a boy retreats to his offbeat uncles in the 1960's.
James Warhola lived with his HUGE family in rural Pennsylvania, where his father is a (happy) junkman. They take trips to New York, where they crash at Uncle Andy's brownstone. The place is like a funhouse, full of cast-off tchotchkes and Andy's wierd art. They spend their time helping Andy with his paintings, exploring the house, and playing with his 20 cats. What kid wouldn't want to visit a place like this?
When I did a school project on Warhol at age 16 I was fascinated by this guy, but I wondered what it would be like to have him for a relative. Did he behave around his family the way he did with the press? The answer is YES, but that's what makes it so humorous. People say he hid under a wig and glasses, but Andy gives them all his old wigs to play with, and that's a funny twist on his personality; he made no secret of what he did with himself.
Some critics say that in truth, Andy's mother was bipolar and lived in the basement, smoking and drinking all day. We'll never know how he realy felt about the arrival of these country mice to his townhouse, but from the boy's perspective, the guy's cool. Uncle Andy's Place is the ultimate children's book about a wierd relative. I'm not as eccentric as Warhol, but I bought my nephews this book, and after 3 years they love to read it again and again.

Not-so raggedy Andy.......2004-06-16

With all the great picture books out there, it's no wonder that one or two fall through the cracks. I was very partial to "Uncle Andy's" when it came out last year, but no one seemed to pay it any mind. And this is a real shame when you sit down to look at it. Imagine, if you will, being related to one of the hippest New York artists working in the Pop Art scene. James Warhola has taken one of his childhood experiences and woven it into a faabbbulous story about visiting his rather well known uncle, Andy Warhol.

Living with his family in the countryside just a little ways from Pittsburgh, James Warhola always looked forward to the regular trips to Uncle Andy's. James's father was Andy's eldest brother, and worked in a junkyard. Always taking Andy a couple choice junk pieces, the family would pile into their station wagon and make the trip to visit Andy and their Grandmother Bubba. Once there, Andy's home was a kid's dream house. It was filled with crazy junk, pop art, and millions of different peculiar odds n' ends. It had twenty-five cats (all named Sam), paint by number paintings, wigs, art, you name it. Warhola goes on to recount some amusing problems that would arise from staying with Andy. For example, Andy was prone to staying out late partying and then sleeping in. One morning, James's little sister Maddie got tired of waiting for Andy to wake up so she walked right in. The house was pierced with a shriek (on the part of Andy) when it was clear that he hadn't put his wig on yet. James then goes on to explain that everyone in the family knew that Andy was bald, and that once Andy sent a box of his old wigs to his brother, allowing the family to goof around and try them all on. In the end the family would usually leave in the early morning when Andy was asleep, but he'd always leave a box of gifts for the kids by the front door to take home with them.

There's something so bizarre about this story that it makes perfect sense. For anyone doubting the possibility that Andy Warhol (he dropped the extra "a" from the end of his name when he moved to New York) would have country nieces and nephews, you need only look at a photograph supplied on the back book flap. There, beside two clean-cut early 1960s youngsters grins a devilish Andy Warhol, sunglasses and white wig intact. The authenticity of the tale doesn't stop there, however. Warhola has a wonderful sense of detail and intricacy that help him to tell his story well. When little James wakes up in a makeshift bed (a door set atop four strategically placed paint cans) he finds himself in a room filled with junk, art, and scattered clothing. There are Fantastic Four comic books and cats perched in every nook and cranny. Every picture in this book has at least fifty different tiny details and moments in it that make it worth rereading again and again.

So let's say you want to introduce your children to the great artists of the 20th century, but the last thing you want to do is to bore them. "Uncle Andy's" is not only the perfect choice, it is the ONLY choice in many respects. You can keep your Jasper Johns and Sally Manns to yourself. I'm an Andy fan through and through. And unlike other biographies of artists, this book is remarkable because it is:

a) A true story
b) A tale in the vein of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. You know. The mysterious proprietor and his amazing collection of wonders and marvels.
c) Well illustrated and well written.

There are other reasons to read this book to your kids (or to have them read it to you) but I think the ones I've listed should be sufficient. There may have been only one Andy Warhol, but he was a heckuva uncle and friend to his nieces and nephews. Take a little time to read something a little wild and I guarantee you'll enjoy it. That goes double for your kids.

Faabbulous...........2004-03-30

I was drawn to this book due to its wonderful drawings and the first page that said something about a junk yard... only when I brought the book home I learned that the wonderful drawings were no coincidence as we soon understand - and nor is the junkyard connection.
My son was immediately hooked and has asked me to read this story for the past three nights in a row. There are many things to like about this book: the large eccentric family (where the eccentric uncle fits like a glove), the very rich drawings that have you checking details on every page, and the interesting different story which seems to appeal to all ages.
There are many things to look for when reading the book together and our favorite page seems to be the one showing Uncle Andy's house "which is like an amusement park". What occupies us is our search for the twenty-five cats ("all named Sam"). Mysteriously we can only find twenty-four cats and are still looking for the missing Sam. We also have many other questions and wonders such as "Can't Bubba cook anything other then Salami and Cheese"? (that's the mother asking) and "What job did Uncle Andy assign to the young members of the family"? (that's the child asking).
The story has a very inherent artistic philosophy (art is everywhere and can be found everywhere) which is very easily understood by children and seems to perfectly suit their way of thinking. Also a lot of legitimacy to any kind of "art".

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Clearly Magic.......2007-07-29

Chihuly in Jerusalem is a work of art in and of itself. The massive color spreads of Chihuly's genius creations are brilliant. Chihuly's gorgeous pieces juxtaposed with some of Jerusalem's most beautiful icons will bring inspiration to the hearts of both Jews and non-Jews. This art transcends place, time and religion. Highly recommend.

The marriage of ancient stone and modern glass.......2007-02-23

What could be more beautiful than the two-thousand-years old stones of Jerusalem?

Bringing his magnificent works of glass, Chihuly celebrated the history of David Citadel with his art. The indestructible fortress that had withstood generations of enemy attacks is juxtaposed with the most fragile of all materials--glass.

There is no better example than "one picture is worth a thousand words" than this coffee-table book, an album of beauty and tradition and deep roots to be cherished and share.

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Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem 2000
Dale Chihuly
Manufacturer: Portland Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000L2TQ3E

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Chihuly Jerusalem
Dale Chihuly
Manufacturer: Portland Press Inc
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Binding: Paperback

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Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem
Portland Press
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Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem
Portland Press
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The pocket idiot's guide to photography

Pocket Idiot's Guide to Photography (The Pocket Idiot's Guide)
Dodge R Woodson
Manufacturer: Alpha
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0028621298

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Are you embarrassed to admit that your photos look like a child took them? Do you get nervous when you have to buy film, select camera batteries, or need to take off the lens cap? Don't you wish all your snapshots could be picture perfect? Don't worry! The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Photography will teach you the basics, as well as some tricks of the trade. Whether you want to take memorable photos of your children or make your nature shots extra special, now you can feel confident every time you point and shoot! In this Pocket Idiot's Guide you get:

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Great!.......2004-01-28

Good pocket book! Filled with very useful info!

The pocket idiot's guide to photography.......2000-04-06

The book's intentions are good yet the print is very fine and hard to read. If you do not understand camera vocabulary such as SLR or autofocus, other words and all of the functions of the camera, this book won't be entertaining. If you have an APS or digital camera I wouldn't recommend you to buy this book for those categories are not present in this book, but if you are just looking for techniques for taking pictures or tips than this is the book of choice for you.

The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Great Photography

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The Pocket Idiot's Guide to Great Photography
Shawn Frederick , and Bill Gutman
Manufacturer: Alpha
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Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies

ASIN: 1592574025

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Make every picture perfect.

For anyone who's tired of taking bad photos, this book is the answer. Here, readers learn all they need to know to improve their pictures—for both film and digital cameras—from stocking a camera bag to setting film speed, processing, and more. Complete with chapters on the elements of great pictures as well as tips and advice from a professional lensman, this book will help even casual point-and-shoot photographers get better results.

• There are 177 million cameras in the United States shooting an average of 17 billion photos per year
• Photos and illustrations throughout
• Digital camera sales have exploded in recent years
• Perfect size and format for easy take-along in a camera bag or purse

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Pocket Idiot's Guide to Photography 6-copy clip strip ID (The Pocket Idiot's Guide)

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ASIN: 1592572537

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The best of the edgy commentary from Viz's monthly Pulp: Manga for Grownups appears in this compelling anthology from the magazine's first year. Articles turn a magnifying glass on cult films, grotesque and erotic manga oddities, the manga underground, and new trends in Japanese music and reading. Fresh Pulp also includes new writing and sequences from the magazine's monthly manga serializations.

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A collection of the best and funniest humor about men. More than 300 jokes cover everything women have ever found funny about the opposite sex.

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Fretboard Roadmaps - Bluegrass and Folk Guitar: The Essential Guitar Patterns That All the Pros Know and Use
Fred Sokolow
Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
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ASIN: 063400140X

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Learn the essential patterns that all great guitarists know and use! This book/CD pack will have you playing lead and rhythm anywhere on the fretboard, in any key. You'll learn chord-based licks, moveable major and blues scales, major pentatonic "sliding scales," first-position major scales, and moveable-position major scales. The book includes easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions for beginning, intermediate and advanced players. The CD includes 41 demonstration tracks to help you perfect your new skills.

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John Pungente has dedicated his career to the proposition that we are smarter than our TVs – notwithstanding some evidence to the contrary. Martin O’Malley, for many years, dedicated his TV-watching time to baseball, but under Pungente’s guidance, discovered that there is more that bears watching. Together, in More than Meets the Eye, they offer viewers a guide to critical viewing. There is no bad television as the authors see it: it’s all part of our common culture. We may enjoy some programs more than others, and some programs are certainly better made than others, but all tell us something about ourselves.

Controversial themes are tackled head-on. In a chapter entitled “Buy Me That” the authors deal with rampant commercialism, from toy-driven cartoons to product placement on sitcoms. In “He Shoots, He Kills!” they explore the issue of violence on television. In “Bishop Sheen Touches an Angel” they delve into the complex issue of values, religious and secular, that are purveyed as part of television’s daily fare. In addition, the authors provide concepts that make it easy to watch television critically, discuss some of the technical aspects of production, and fill in some of the history and context behind particular genres of program.

This is a thoughtful, insightful, and often surprising guide for worried parents, occasional couch potatoes, and all the rest of us who may think we spend too much time in front of the great “glass teat.”

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Feeling bad about watching too much TV?.......2000-08-08

In today's day and age, it's easy to be critical of television. We can cite numerous shows that inaccurately portray life, shows that convey messages we would never send our children, shows that aim for the cheap laugh, no matter how immoral it is.

But "More Than Meets the Eye" does the opposite. It looks at television's illustrious history and shows how some of today's greatest shows evolved. True, the early parts of this book read like a tv commercial and it cites Entertainment Weekly far too often (a good, but not exactly scholarly magazine), but its strength lies in defending today's television shows.

The authors take an honest look at today's shows (ER, The X-Files, Frasier, just to name a few) and dissect what fans love about them, why critics hate them, and why they work. The authors, who are obviously avid tv watchers, judge the tv shows for what they really are, not what they appear to be. Here are a few examples... Even though they're an animated family, The Simpsons are the truest depiction of family life on tv. And even though it's a fantasy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer says more about teenagers in one episode than Beverly Hills 90210 ever did.

Now if you believe this book is just advertisements for current tv shows, think again. One of the authors is a school principal and he certainly wouldn't put his name on a book that advocates television outright. The book may defend television, but it also explains that not everything should be watched by kids. Shows like The Simpsons and Buffy may appeal to younger viewers, but their impact is probably greater on older viewers.

The book does more than look at current tv dramas and sitcoms (it covers shows as recent as Charmed and Brimstone). It also examines the media's role in recent newsbreaking events, such as Princess Di's death.

So if you really like tv, but you're feeling bad about watching too much of it, I recommend this book. You'll appreciate the book (and tv as well).

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This digital document is an article from The Geographical Review, published by American Geographical Society on July 1, 1999. The length of the article is 1375 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: ORGANIZING THE LANDSCAPE: Geographical Perspectives on Labor Unionism.(Review) (book review)
Author: Ann M. Oberhauser
Publication: The Geographical Review (Refereed)
Date: July 1, 1999
Publisher: American Geographical Society
Volume: 89 Issue: 3 Page: 457

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Life Teacher: The Role of a Parent
Sharolyn Vettese
Manufacturer: Sharolyn Vettese
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Braun IRT 4020 ThermoScan Ear Thermometer

ASIN: 0973487909
Release Date: 2004-11-24

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Every child is different, yet all children have similar experiences and needs when growing up - with some variation. Adjusting your parenting skills for those variations is worthwhile because whatever your child is going through in his or her life affects you, often profoundly.

The methods of a Life Teacher offer practical suggestions to many of the situations your child puts you in. Take the suggestions that fit your particular situation, or modify them to suit your needs, as long as you do what is best for your child. Experienced mothers used to share their knowledge with new mothers and this book continues that tradition so that you know you are not alone.

Although mothers still do most of the child-rearing, fathers are participating more and they are bringing different but equally important contributions to their children's development.

Being a parent is one of the most important experiences life offers and it is a rewarding one when you are a Life Teacher. Enjoy it while it is yours.

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Pass it on!.......2004-03-12

I had bought a copy of this book for a new mother, began to scan it and was charmed into reading the entire thing! I have 4 children and have definite ideas about parenting skills - this book is a no-nonsense, easy-to-understand primer of basic parenting skills, reminding parents that we are guides rather than dictators (although all parents know the ultimate authority of "Because I said so!").

The format is that of short chapters, which allow for interruptions. The author uses personal stories about raising her own sons to stress the qualities of patience, laughter and unconditional love necessary to raise children. She relates stories from her own childhood to gently remind parents how past events might have shaped their attitudes. Most importantly, she reminds parents to enjoy their children, to celebrate each child's unique gifts.

There is no such thing as the "perfect parent": we each try our best and hope for the best. This book serves as encouragement for the journey, a pat on the back and a "you can do it!" when things might be (and they will be, believe you me) difficult. I kept my original copy of the book and have ordered another: it is now my gift-of-choice for new parents!

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Gary Hart has long been one of the nation's foremost experts on national security, combining a deep knowledge of national security policy with first-hand experience of the political realities that influence how America safeguards itself and its interests. In his new book, Hart outlines, in clear, simple prose, the fundamental changes with which America must grapple when confronting a terrorist threat that has no state and no geographic homebase and thus offers no genuine target for the world's largest and most sophisticated military force. Hart argues for a security of the commons, emphasizing that the new security will require a shield for the homeland as well as a cloak of non-military security, including security of income, community, environment, and energy.

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Thinking outside the box.......2006-12-13

Senator Hart has gained a reputation for thinking outside the box. But, thinking outside the box really comes down to simply challenging unproven assumptions with common sense, and Sen Hart does just that in this little book. His writing is to the point, clear, and concise. It is sad that only a handful of military thinkers grasp the importance that comes with the common-sense assertion that it is people who fight wars and not weapons systems. Without that common-sense understanding of the "big picture," no one will find the answers to our dilemma - not even bi-partisan Iraqi war study groups. Sen Hart provides some real solid answers but, unfortunately, few of the right people seem to be listening. Like Cassandra of Troy, Sen Hart seems cursed to speaking truth to a city that prefers lies.

Lesson Plan.......2006-04-23

As always, Senator Hart gives us a clear and compelling alternative to the present chaos of thinking about our role and place in the world and how to make it a better and safer place. All teachers of history and politics should read this book, as with several other books by Senator Hart, and share it with their students.

A Masterpiece.......2006-03-31

No Democrat or non-Democrat comes close to understanding the 21st Century paridagm shift in protecting our national security better than Hart. He warned us of impending terrorist attacks prior to 9/11 and our leadership ignored him. We cannot ignore his brilliant three-dimensional strategy, if we expect to win the war against terrorists and other dangers looming on the horizon.

how to be secure.......2006-03-04

Things have come a long way since Senator Hart's presidiential candidacy. The book seems to be a sensible read on our national security dilemma.

Hart, Gary. The Shield and the Cloak: The Security of the Commons.(Book review): An article from: Naval War College Review

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Hart, Gary. The Shield and the Cloak: The Security of the Commons.(Book review): An article from: Naval War College Review
Richmond M. Lloyd
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This digital document is an article from Naval War College Review, published by Thomson Gale on September 22, 2006. The length of the article is 526 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Hart, Gary. The Shield and the Cloak: The Security of the Commons.(Book review)
Author: Richmond M. Lloyd
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Volume: 59 Issue: 4 Page: 141(2)

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Allows room to record your own observations beside delightful proverbs, quotes, songs about birds, and even bird migration maps of the barn swallow, white stork, ruby-throated hummingbird, arctic tern, and black and white warbler.

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A Cape Cod Journal
Erma J. Fisk
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A Treasury of Birds: The Daily Journal

Manufacturer: Creative Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1850810206

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Creating a Bird-Watcher's Journal: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-207 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-207)

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Creating a Bird-Watcher's Journal: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-207 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-207)
Clare Walker Leslie , and Charles E. Roth
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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

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