The Art Thief by Michael Finkel Paperback Book

Description: The Art Thief by Michael Finkel This is the true story of art thief Stephane Breitwieser, who stole over 300 art pieces in the course of 200 heists. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description *#1 New York Times bestseller* *Shortlisted for The ALCS Gold Dagger Award for Non-Fiction*A breath-taking read, as compelling as a Highsmith novel. I loved it - Maggie OFarrell Brilliant… A thrilling heist caper along the lines of Oceans Eleven - Sunday TimesGripping - Observer ------------A spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, from the bestselling author of The Stranger in the Wood. For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser. Carrying out more than 200 heists over nearly ten years - in museums and cathedrals all over Europe - Breitwieser, along with his girlfriend who worked as his lookout, stole more than 300 objects, until it all fell apart in spectacular fashion. In The Art Thief, Michael Finkel brings us into Breitwiesers strange and fascinating world. Possessed of a remarkable appreciation for art and an innate ability to assess practically any security system, Breitwieser managed to pull off a breathtakingly number of audacious thefts. Yet these strange talents bred a growing disregard for risk and an addicts need to score, leading Breitwieser to ignore his girlfriends pleas to stop - until one final act of hubris brought everything crashing down. This is a riveting true story of art, crime, and an insatiable hunger to possess beauty at any cost. As a real page-turner that seems almost unbelievable in its twists and turns, The Art Thief explores the true story of the art collector who went to extreme lengths to expand his personal collection – and the thrill of the heist that kept him going. ------------Thrilling - EconomistEnthralling - The Wall Street JournalA thrilling read - The New YorkerA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, The New Yorker, Lit Hub Author Biography Michael Finkel is the author of The Stranger in the Woods, an international bestseller, and True Story, which was adapted into a 2015 major motion picture starring James Franco and Jonah Hill. He has reported from more than 50 countries and written for National Geographic, GQ, Rolling Stone, Esquire, Vanity Fair, The Atlantic, and The New York Times Magazine. His work has been anthologized in The Best American Sportswriting, The Best American Science and Nature Writing, The Best American Travel Writing, and The Best American Non-Required Reading. He lives with his family in western Montana and southern France. Review His crime spree makes for a thrilling read * The New Yorker *The authors account of the skulduggery is thrilling * The Economist *If youre unfamiliar with Stéphane Breitwieser, then Michael Finkels gripping and often hilarious book will provide an invaluable insight into the man who was, for around a decade, the most dedicated and prolific art thief in the world…this beguiling account earns sympathy for the devil * Observer *Brilliant… A thrilling heist caper along the lines of Oceans Eleven * Sunday Times * Details ISBN1471186261 Author Michael Finkel ISBN-10 1471186261 ISBN-13 9781471186264 Format Paperback Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-06-20 UK Release Date 2024-06-20 Pages 240 Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Alternative 9781471186233 DEWEY 364.16287092 Illustrations 1x8pp colour Audience General AU Release Date 2024-11-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160750751;

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