The $12 Million Stuffed Shark
The Curious Economics of Contemporary Art
Don Thompson
This intriguing and entertaining book explores why certain works of contemporary art sell for millions of dollars at auction, while others are ignored. Through interviews with insiders in the art world, author Don Thompson delves into the economics and marketing strategies that drive the art market. Discover the secrets behind record-breaking auction prices and gain insight into the strange and fascinating world of modern art.
Publish Date
2008-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
2008-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.87
ISBN
9780230620599
Categories
Recommendations
4
Recommendations
A look at the economics and the marketing strategies that enable the modern art market to generate such astronomical prices. – source
2021-02-27T01:38:29.000Z
@MattSlater I liked that book a lot! Also really enjoyed this documentary – source2021-01-17T19:16:04.000Z
@SeanNStJohn @ratemyskyperoom Yeah. THE book to read on contemporary art market “eccentricity” (scams) is this one 😉 – source