Breakfast at Sotheby’s, The World of Art from A to Z

Philip Hook's "Breakfast at Sotheby's" is a witty and engaging exploration of the phenomenon of art and its commercial value. The focus of this well-known English art historian, who has worked with the famous auction houses "Sotheby’s" and "Christie’s," and is intimately familiar with the mysterious, hidden life of the art market from the eyes of amateurs, is the secret of the popularity of certain artists and artistic movements, the relationships between artists and models, and the stories behind notorious thefts and forgeries. What is the price of everything? Why does a work become an "icon"? Which artists have managed to create their own brand? Can one protect oneself from forgeries? How was the "Mona Lisa" stolen? Philip Hook will take the reader through the mazes of the art market and offer his own answers to these and many other questions.