a: a novel originated after Warhol was sent one of the first cassette tape recorders from Phillips Recording Company. He immediately decided to write a book with the idea to tape record 24 hours of one person's life. After two marathon tape recording sessions, a: a novel was born. This unique book documents Warhol with his friend Ondine in their daily routine of going to the Factory, visiting friends, and riding in cabs to clubs, coffee shops, hospitals, and the rest of Manhattan.