The Art of Forgery

Author(s): Noah Charney

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The Art of Forgery: The Minds, Motives and Methods of the Master Forgers explores the stories, dramas and human intrigues surrounding the world's most famous forgeries - investigating the motivations of the artists and criminals who have faked great works of art, and in doing so conned the public and the art establishment alike.

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"Excellent... Beautifully written and illustrated."-Tatler "Charney truly hits stride when describing the forgers... As the world of forgery is infinitely colorful."-Bloomberg "A rattling good read."-The Art Newspaper online "A serious subject described in vastly enjoyable fashion with implications both subtle and obvious, about serious issues... A romp of a read."-Art Quarterly - Marina Vaizey "[Charney's] book about forgers makes the allure of their dark trade feel irresistible."-Washington Post "Charney truly hits stride when describing the forgers..as the world of forgery is infinitely colorful."-Bloomberg.com "Terrific volume."-Woman Around Town "A fascinating account."-Art + Auction

General Fields

  • : 9780714867458
  • : Phaidon Press Limited
  • : Phaidon Press Ltd
  • : 30 April 2015
  • : 01 April 2015
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Noah Charney
  • : 296