Lewis Warren:
Great book, very well written. Fascinating story that the author tells well but the graphics are terrible! They are black and white, little contrast, dark, and, blurry. It's still worth reading.
United States on Nov 03, 2023
happy reader:
Han van Meegeren was an artist capable of not only mastering painting in the style of Vermeer, but an amazing master of charming patrons who wanted to believe in him.
While the Dutch and German names were at times quite intrusive, the narrator wove a fascinating tale of a remarkable historical figure. The humorous comments added much to the read. An in depth look at the ways of the art world, and the human appetite for possessions of note-whether real or imagined!
United States on Sep 15, 2022
Luiz G. M. Lapertosa:
O livro chegou antes da data combinada para a entrega e em boa condições de embalagem. Tudo OK.
Brazil on Oct 25, 2021
ara said:
The intimate life of Van Meegeren was captivating during and after the fall of Hitler. Interesting to know the his thoughts and dealings in the art world of that time.
Australia on May 04, 2021
Piet:
Fascinating
United Kingdom on Jan 13, 2018
Alan Levitt:
Fascinating story very well told
United Kingdom on Nov 15, 2014
sophiegod:
Truly amazing story of an enigmatic man's career in forgery. The writing is good and keeps your interest, though at times rather complicated and demanding, making it somewhat hard to follow every twist and turn.
United Kingdom on Mar 01, 2014
Jennifer Burgis:
Han van Meegeren is quite a compelling figure. How and why he did what he did makes a very interesting story, and his Nazi sympathies make it even more intriguing. However, the book is simply not up to its subject. Given such a subject, the book could have been so much more. It does get better toward the end when van Meegeren is on trial. I feel that if it could have been written that well throughout, this could have been a five-star book. If you aren't interested in van Meegeren or Vermeer forgery in particular, a much better book to read on the general subject of forged art is Provenance by Laney Salisbury. The story is just as interesting and much better written.
United States on Jul 24, 2012
LB Jeffries:
I could not put it down. The strength of this book is Van Meegeren himself.
The book races by trying to cover as much of the whirlwind as possible; the art, the forgery, the lies, the lifestyle, the marriages, the Nazis and the aftermath. The story of a consummate con artist in every sense. The book does a wonderful job covering certain details of art forgery for that time period (though I should state I am neither an art expert nor an art historian).
I wish the book went greater into depth regarding the wheeling of all the dealing, but perhaps it is lost in history. Names of friends and rivals fly by and money and fake masterpieces change hands and countries eventually lose their governments. You want to know more about these people, but the author feels the need to get it all in.
Even the aftermath is quite a spectacle. The book makes you want to know more about Lt. Joseph Piller and (if records could be found) what the experts really thought when they discovered their own hoodwinking. It is remarkable to see a man like Van Meegeren snake through every danger, coming out some sort of cultural hero, while he left behind him so many...
United States on Jan 28, 2010
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| Total Reviews | 4 reviews | 30 reviews | 99 reviews |
| Crime & Criminal Biographies | Crime & Criminal Biographies | ||
| ISBN-10 | 0547247842 | ||
| Item Weight | 9.4 ounces | ||
| Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.81 x 8 inches | ||
| Arts & Photography Criticism | Arts & Photography Criticism | ||
| Publisher | Mariner Books; First Edition | ||
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 191 ratings var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when.execute { if { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative { if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when.execute { A.declarative{ if { ue.count || 0) + 1); } }); }); | 4.6/5 stars of 333 ratings | |
| Paperback | 352 pages | ||
| Language | English | ||
| Art History (Books) | Art History | ||
| ISBN-13 | 978-0547247847 | ||
| Best Sellers Rank | #105 in Arts & Photography Criticism #161 in Art History #196 in Crime & Criminal Biographies | #43 in Museum Studies & Museology #245 in Medical Applied Psychology#282 in Popular Applied Psychology |
United States on Jan 07, 2024