Valerie Solanas was much more than just the woman who shot Andy Warhol and ‘SCUM (Society for Cutting Up Men)’ was her manifesto written before the failed attempt against his life in 1968. A greatly misunderstood artist and writer in her time, a complex figure whose brilliance and passion were clouded by mental instability and a history of abuse. We highly recommend watching Mary Harron’s 1995 film ‘I Shot Andy Warhol’ and reading ‘Lonely City’ by Olivia Liang for more context on Valerie, her life and her art.
Paperback copy printed in 1997 Published by AK Press
