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Michael Finkel
Michael Finkel is the author of The Art Thief, a gripping true story about a daring heist. He writes compelling non-fiction that pulls you right into the heart of the action.
The Art Thief
The Art Thief
- Pages
- 224
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- English
Synopsis
This is the incredible true story of a French couple who managed to steal $2 billion in art from seven countries over eight years. They weren't selling the art; instead, they were stocking their own private museum. Discover the audacity and the details behind one of the most audacious art heists in history.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Art Thief a true story?
Yes. Michael Finkel's The Art Thief is narrative nonfiction about Stéphane Breitwieser, a French man who, with his girlfriend Anne-Catherine Kleinklaus, stole an estimated $1.4–2 billion in art and artifacts from museums and cathedrals across Europe between 1994 and 2001 — reportedly the most prolific art thief in modern history.
Who is the art thief in the book's title?
The book centers on Stéphane Breitwieser, who carried out roughly 200 thefts across seven countries, keeping the stolen objects for his own private collection rather than selling them.
Who wrote The Art Thief?
Michael Finkel, an American journalist and author of the bestseller The Stranger in the Woods. The Art Thief was published in 2023 by Knopf in the US and Simon & Schuster in the UK.