Sunday, July 9, 2023

The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel

The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel

The amazing story of one of the greatest art thiefs in history. This takes place in the 1990s and 2000s and I guess was a big story in Europe, where it all took place, but some how never made it into US media stories, at least that I remember. The 'thief' got away with the most amazing crimes for years, until stupid mistakes tripped him up. A complicated family psychology adds to the story, and an amazing reaction from the authorities. The fact that he never stole for profit helps to illustrate the uniqueness of this story.