CRONE, Rainer. Andy Warhol: Zeichnungen 1942 – 1975.

(Stuttgart, Germany): Württembergischer Kunstverein, [1976].  First edition.  Softcover. 29cm by 22cm.  227 pages.  A comprehensive visual catalogue and critical commentary on Andy Warhol’s drawing and graphic output from 1942 to 1975. Commissioned for the prominent exhibition “Andy Warhol: Das zeichnerische Werk (1942‑75)” held at the Württembergischer Kunstverein (and touring other German institutions) in 1976, it stands as a foundational reference for Warhol’s early drawings, blotted‑line works, illustrated books, and graphic experiments. Illustrated with black & white as well as colour illustrations of drawings, collage‑works, book projects, and rare printed material drawn from Warhol’s own early commercial‑illustration period through his graphic practice before fully entering the Pop‑Art painting era.  Includes essays by Crone and others, German text, set Warhol’s graphic output in the context of 1950s‑60s illustration culture, magazine and commercial art, as well as his transition into fine art.  A very good plus copy in gold wrappers.  A nice copy of this work that is notable for including a complete facsimile reproduction of Warhol’s legendary Gold Book.