The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession

Dive into a world where art, crime, and obsession collide in The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession. This #1 New York Times Bestseller unveils the astonishing true story of Stéphane Bréitwieser, the most prolific art thief in history. Imagine a life consumed by an insatiable hunger for beauty, leading to over 200 daring heists in crowded museums, often in broad daylight.

Experience the thrill of a narrative hailed as one of the most remarkable true-crime accounts of the twenty-first century. This spellbinding portrait of flawed genius and dangerous obsession, recognized as a Best Book of the Year by The Washington Post and The New Yorker, offers a unique glimpse into a mind that amassed a collection worth an estimated $2 billion, never selling a single piece, but hoarding it all in a private attic sanctuary.

Michael Finkel masterfully crafts a riveting account of art, theft, and a love affair intertwined with a criminal enterprise. The Art Thief is a testament to the captivating power of a true story that explores the depths of human desire and the shocking consequences of an all-consuming passion.