The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: The Curious Economics Of Contemporary Art

Author: Don Thompson

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  • : 9781845134075
  • : Quarto Publishing Group UK
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  • : March 2012
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Description

This text looks at the economics and marketing strategies which power the contemporary art market. It contains exclusive interviews with artists, collectors, auctioneers and exhibitors.

Reviews

'Gripped me like a thriller for the past two days' Richard Marrison, The Times 'Intriguing and readable' Sunday Express 'Enthralling, revelation-rich trip' The Independent

Author description

Don Thompson is an economist and professor of business specialising in art. He has taught at the London School of Economics and the Harvard Business School. This is his first trade book. He lives in London and Toronto.