“Greetings from Andy (Warhol
Christmas at Tiffany’s” (Abrams)
Author: John Loring
Between the Lines: Before he immortalized a Campbell’s soup can, Warhol dabbled in window design and won awards drawing footwear ads. He also spent seven years illustrating Christmas cards for Tiffany & Co., 55 of which are featured in this new book.
Tiffany design director Loring paired Warhol’s magical pictures with his non sequiturs pulled from “The Andy Warhol Diaries.”
The iconic artist was introduced to the fine jewelry house by Gene Moore, a visual display guru who dressed Tiffany’s windows at the time. Warhol’s first holiday illustration, “Butterfly Tree,” appeared in Tiffany’s catalogue in 1956. Images of shoes filled with holly and ornaments, stars made of fruit and birds, and a merry band of cherubs followed.
Pearl of Wisdom: “He didn’t give her the pillows she wanted for Christmas, he just gave her a TV for the bathroom. And no jewelry.” The Andy Warhol Diaries, Dec. 25, 1980.
Wish List: Warhol aficionados and those looking for an affordable way to fill that little blue box.
Price and Availability: $25 at Barnes & Noble.