Why would a smart New York investment banker pay twelve million dollars for the decaying, stuffed carcass of a shark?
'If you read no other book about art in your life, read the one that's gripped me like a thriller for the past two days.’ – Richard Morisson
‘ This enthralling, revelation-rich trip through the “ money game” of the art market brings an economist’ s eye – and a dry, sceptical wit- to its absurdities.’
'Intriguing and readable'
‘ Don Thompson is an entertaining sceptic when it comes to contemporary art… a much-needed attempt to get to grips with the mysteries of the art market… Thompson’ s knowledge of markets and law is a convincing and informative read.’
