A gripping read that sheds light on one of the world’s most lucrative yet least understood crimes: art theft.

Almost as old as humanity itself, art theft dates back to the earliest great empires. Since then, it has fascinated and un...

A gripping read that sheds light on one of the world’s most lucrative yet least understood crimes: art theft.

Almost as old as humanity itself, art theft dates back to the earliest great empires. Since then, it has fascinated and unsettled us in equal measure. But what lies behind these crimes? Why is art stolen? What happens to the stolen pieces? Do commissioned thefts really exist? How does the black market for art actually work?
We find the answers in this thrilling journey through fifty thefts and looting events that have shaped the course of history.