Difference between revisions of "Warhol / Chris Chan"
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'''Warhol / Chris Chan''', subtitled '''The Lifespan of American Pop Culture, or The Suppression of [[Reality]]''' is a self-published [[fan]] book by Dan Lashomb comparing Chris to {{w|Andy Warhol}}. Ironically, in real life Warhol was a openly | '''Warhol / Chris Chan''', subtitled '''The Lifespan of American Pop Culture, or The Suppression of [[Reality]]''' is a self-published [[fan]] book by Dan Lashomb comparing Chris to {{w|Andy Warhol}}. Ironically, in real life Warhol was a openly gay man, something Chris most likely wouldn't like. | ||
The book was published via Amazon on 19 [[May 2021]]. Chris was made aware of it a few days later and commented on it over Twitter.<ref>[[May 2021 social media posts#Andy Warhol]]</ref> He purchased a copy of it and made his own cover for it as he didn't "have to feel bored in with looking at a [[pickle]]." Upon browsing the book's Disclaimer chapter, Chris commented about a nitpick with its contents, insisting that his delusions were real. Aside from it, he mentioned liking the book so far and thanked the author, giving it a glowing five-star review.<ref>[[May 2021 social media posts#Chris buys a book]]</ref> | The book was published via Amazon on 19 [[May 2021]]. Chris was made aware of it a few days later and commented on it over Twitter.<ref>[[May 2021 social media posts#Andy Warhol]]</ref> He purchased a copy of it and made his own cover for it as he didn't "have to feel bored in with looking at a [[pickle]]." Upon browsing the book's Disclaimer chapter, Chris commented about a nitpick with its contents, insisting that his delusions were real. Aside from it, he mentioned liking the book so far and thanked the author, giving it a glowing five-star review.<ref>[[May 2021 social media posts#Chris buys a book]]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:28, 30 May 2021
| “ | So far, the points between Andy Warhol and I are very much on point and par. I own up to my past and how it is depicted here. And it is a humbling honor to be compared with another great and unique artist and individual. 😊⚡️💙⚡️ | ” |
| Chris's Amazon review on the book. | ||
Warhol / Chris Chan, subtitled The Lifespan of American Pop Culture, or The Suppression of Reality is a self-published fan book by Dan Lashomb comparing Chris to Andy Warhol. Ironically, in real life Warhol was a openly gay man, something Chris most likely wouldn't like.
The book was published via Amazon on 19 May 2021. Chris was made aware of it a few days later and commented on it over Twitter.[1] He purchased a copy of it and made his own cover for it as he didn't "have to feel bored in with looking at a pickle." Upon browsing the book's Disclaimer chapter, Chris commented about a nitpick with its contents, insisting that his delusions were real. Aside from it, he mentioned liking the book so far and thanked the author, giving it a glowing five-star review.[2]
On 27 May, Chris recorded Cover song: “I’ll Be Your Mirror” by Velvet Underground to promote the book.
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Cover of the book featuring a pickle in parody of Warhol's illustration for the cover of The Velvet Underground & Nico.
Chris's review of the book versus another customer's take.
