Edie

Random input from various people. The reader has to piece it altogether. No real explanations. As another reviewer said, a very, very long (and boring) family tree explanation at the start - literally couldn't see the wood for the trees.For the most part it’s made up of random described scenes, comments and titbits about Edie and “the scene”. The impact of Edie’s physical beauty and financial inheritance on others are apparent. Regardless, a lot of the scenarios described were to me ugly, cynical, and joyless. Warhol comes across as a creep (who made some clever “soup can” paintings is all). And the Factory, for all its infamy and self-promotion - produced v little talent, when all is said and done. Lou Reed had a very brief association, but he and Velvet Underground would have been a success regardless. I scanned about half the book and sent it back. The photos weren’t much good either.

A classic book that brings the genius, wit and originality of Edie alive, with well researched interviews and wide range of photos. Sadly, as with many great women in history, Edie is often only depicted as Warhol's "muse" rather than the brains (and voice) behind his early empire, paving the way for the new wave that was Pop Art. This book has more depth and insight than others, but of course no account of Edie's life will ever be complete or true. The book celebrates Edie's unique, creative pure essence, but doesn't shy away from the dark shadow self, the hollow myth, the self-destructing mystery, which is why we'll always be fascinated by Edie, and why this book will always be a best seller. Essential Edie reading for fans old and new.

Interested in the era and the scene around Warhol. Found the Edie edge added another dimension. Liked the layout of the book, people who knew Edie commenting. I liked the background of her childhood, which gave perspective an insight to some of her demons whilst not being explicit.

Incredible biography!Told through transcripts of people who actually knew her, this is epic and seamless. I didn't think I could have mustered up any real sympathy for someone from such a seemingly privileged and pampered upbringing who succumbed to a drug death even though I always was fascinated by her after watching some of her Warhol films. This biography places her in her own timeline rather than solely in Warhol's and as a result you understand her history and fragility more deeply. Set aside some time to fall in love with Edie Sedgwick!

wonderful standard books and thanks