This book offers a revealing look at the full scope of criminal activity in the art world―a category of crime that is far more pervasive than is generally realized.

· Comprises 10 chapters covering the various types of crimes common in the art world, from forgeries to theft to vandalism.

· Includes case studies throughout to explore the characteristics of art crime

· Provides a bibliography of important books on the subject of art crime

· An index of important words and terms emphasizes works of art and artists covered in the book, along with terms unique to art and art crime