Art Book Catalog Appraisal

Art Book / Catalog featuring 'Homage to Andy Warhol' with Astro Boy Illustration

This item is an open book, likely a catalog or art book, featuring an image titled "HOMAGE TO ANDY WARHOL." The central image on the right page depicts Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atomu) flying through a night sky above a silhouetted city. Astro Boy is characterized by his classic animated appearance: light-skinned, with black hair styled into two prominent spikes on each side of his head, large innocent eyes, a small nose, and a slight smirk. He is shown with one arm extended forward, clad in red boots and black briefs with red accents, and yellow rocket flames emitting from his feet. The background is a dark blue night sky with scattered white stars and a brown ground or lower sky area, with black city building silhouettes featuring illuminated windows. The page itself is white with black text, including a code "FGC-3BA111" at the top. Below the main image, there are smaller images and text blocks. One visible smaller image on the same page is a dark background with orange and yellow lines resembling a maze, reminiscent of a Pac-Man game screen. The visible left page shows parts of other artistic or photographic representations, including what appears to be a stylized face in soft focus with red tones at the top, and below that, a black camera, possibly a Nikon. The book appears to be in excellent condition with no visible tears, creases, or significant wear on the pages or binding. The printing quality seems high, with crisp images and clear text. Given the content, particularly the 'Homage to Andy Warhol' title and various pop culture references (Astro Boy, Pac-Man, potentially famous brands like Nikon and Kirin Beer seen on the left page), the book is likely a contemporary publication, possibly from the late 20th or early 21st century, focusing on art, design, or popular culture, specifically within the context of Japanese animation or modern art interpretations. The craftsmanship appears to be standard for high-quality art publications, utilizing durable paper and clear printing techniques.