Jonathan Santlofer: Why the Art World is Tailor-made for Crime Fiction

Jonathan Santlofer: Why the Art World is Tailor-made for Crime Fiction

The painter and author of 'Ten Perfect guests' explains the intersection of art and crime.

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How An Obsession With Art Crime Became a Thriller

How An Obsession With Art Crime Became a Thriller

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There's no better escape than into the rarefied world of fine art and even finer forgeries...

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