Famous Art Heists

Did you know the illicit art trade is a multi-billion dollar industry, sometimes linked to organized crime? The narrative focuses on the ""how"" and ""why"" of these crimes, revealing the motivations behind them and the systemic failures that allow them to occur.

The book dissects famous art heists, such as the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft and the theft of Edvard Munch's ""The Scream"", to provide a detailed account of these crimes. Each case study looks at the planning, execution, and aftermath, offering insights into the minds of the thieves and the blunders that often facilitate their success.

The book progresses from the history of art theft to prominent case studies, and then explores the recovery process before concluding with recommendations for improving art security. It adopts a narrative true crime approach, presenting information in an accessible and engaging manner for true crime enthusiasts and art lovers alike.