Chasing Aphrodite: The Hunt for Looted Antiquities at the World s Richest Museum [精裝]

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ADVANCE PRAISE FOR CHASING APHRODITE 「Chasing Aphrodite is an epic story that, from the first page, grabs you by the lapels and won't let go. Jason Felch and Ralph Frammolino have penetrated the inner sanctum of one of the world's most powerful museums, exposing how its caretakers—blinded by greed, arrogance and self-deception—eagerly tapped international networks of criminals in pursuit of the next great masterpiece. It is a breathtaking tale that I guarantee will keep you reading late into the night.」—Kurt Eichenwald, author of CONSPIRACY OF FOOLS: A TRUE STORY 「America's great art museums are the last sacred cows of our culture. It takes a special sort of intrepid investigator backed by a courageous organization to uncover the secrets and lies of these quasi-public institutions and the private agendas of their wealthy and influential patrons. Chasing Aphrodite, by the Los Angeles Times reporters Jason Felch and Ralph Frammolino, is the result of one such rare convergence. A scary, true tale of the blinding allure of great art and the power of the wealth that covets it, it is also an inspiring example of the only greater power: the truth.」—Michael Gross, author of Rogues' Gallery: The Secret History of the Moguls and the Money That Made the Metropolitan Museum 「A thrilling, well-researched book that offers readers a glimpse into the back-room dealings of a world-class museum —and the illegal trade of looted antiquities. Chasing Aphrodite should not be missed.」—Ulrich Boser, author of The Gardner Heist: The True Story of the World's Largest Unsolved Art Theft ? 「An astonishing and penetrating look into a veiled world where beauty and art are in constant competition with greed and hypocrisy. This engaging book will cast a fresh light on many of those gleaming objects you see in art museums.」—Jonathan Harr, author of The Lost Painting