Tod Volpe went from a start-up gallery in New York's Soho into the houses, lives and wallets of stars including Jack Nicholson, Barbara Streisand, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Andy Warhol and Madonna. Appearing to live the American dream, his high-maintenance, wheeler-deeler lifestyle became a dark path to self-destruction. At the height of his success, Volpe crashed and burned in a widely publicized case of art fraud. With behind-the-scenes coverage, this text gives an insight into how auctions and dealers manoeuvre ...
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Tod Volpe went from a start-up gallery in New York's Soho into the houses, lives and wallets of stars including Jack Nicholson, Barbara Streisand, Sylvester Stallone, Bruce Willis, Andy Warhol and Madonna. Appearing to live the American dream, his high-maintenance, wheeler-deeler lifestyle became a dark path to self-destruction. At the height of his success, Volpe crashed and burned in a widely publicized case of art fraud. With behind-the-scenes coverage, this text gives an insight into how auctions and dealers manoeuvre art around the globe. Money laundering, trading art with drug dealers, avoiding tax and making false insurance claims are only a taste of what is revealed as the seedier side of the art world is laid bare.
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Some scratches and faded marks to both sides. The book itself is in sound condition, clean throughout. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 271 p. Contains: Illustrations.
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Collectible; Very Good in Very Good jacket. Biography/Memoirs. VG/VG 1ST EDITION 2002 CUTTING EDGE PRESS HARDBACK WITH UNCLIPPED DJ AND PHOTOS. MUCH-PRAISED MEMOIRS OF TOD VOLPE, SHEDDING MUCH LIGHT ON THE SEEDIER SIDE OF THE MODERN ART WORLD. LIGHT RUBBNG ANDSHELF-WEAR TO EDGES, OTHERWISE VG HARDBACK FIRST EDITION. IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH WORLDWIDE Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Art, Film and Photography; Biography/Memoirs; ISBN: 9781903813034. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 033544.
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Fair. Used book-May contain writing notes highlighting bends or folds. Text is readable book is clean and pages and cover mostly intact. May show normal wear and tear. Item may be missing CD. May include library marks. Fast Shipping.
