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The Art of Forgery
The Minds, Motives and Methods of Master Forgers
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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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What Reviewers Are Saying
"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