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The Art of Forgery

The Minds, Motives and Methods of Master Forgers

By (author) Noah Charney
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Published: 8th May 2015
Dimensions: w 141mm h 245mm d 38mm
Weight: 820g
ISBN-10: 0714867454
ISBN-13: 9780714867458
Barcode No: 9780714867458
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Synopsis
The Art of Forgery: The Minds, Motives and Methods of 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