Dear D. Vanessa,
We do have a copy of that book and the 'blob' appears to be a condom -
though it's a little stiff now.
Cheryl Siegel, Librarian
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St., Vancouver, B.C.
V6Z 2H7 CANADA
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From: "D. Vanessa Kam" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 12:52 PM
Subject: Mysterious Brown Blob in Warhol book
> Dear colleagues:
>
> Do you own a copy of the following in your library?(:)
>
> Andy Warhol's index (book) With the assistance of Stephen Shore [and
> others] and particularly David Paul. Several photos. by Nat Finkelstein.
> Factory fotos by Billy Name.
> Imprint: New York, Random House, 1967.
>
> If so, can you please check to see if your copy has a brown blob (somewhat
> circular, about 2 inches in diameter) stuck between the inside back cover
> and back flyleaf?
>
> The blob exists in our copy and we're wondering if it's really part of the
> book or if some clever reader felt like making their mark on Warhol's
work.
>
> Our book conservator thinks it may be bubblegum.
>
> Any information on this bewitching blob will be highly appreciated.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Vanessa
>
>
>
>
> <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>
> D. Vanessa Kam
> Assistant Art Librarian
> Art and Architecture Library
> Cummings Art Building, Main Floor
> Stanford University
> Stanford, CA 94305-2018
> (650) 725-1038
>
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