(2023) The Art Thief by Michael Finkel

"The Art Thief" by Michael Finkel, published in 2023. The book falls into the genre of true crime.

It tells the story of Stéphane Breitwieser, who is argued to be the most successful and prolific art thief in history. He stole nearly 300 works of art, mainly from small museums, between 1995 and 2001. The book details Breitweiser's methods, motivations, and his unusual relationship with his mother and girlfriend, who were complicit in his crimes. It also describes the efforts of law enforcement to catch him and the aftermath of his arrest, including the shocking revelation that his mother destroyed most of the stolen artwork.

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