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Billion Dollar Painter
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Author : G. Eric Kuskey
language : en
Publisher: Hachette Books
Release Date : 2014-09-09
Billion Dollar Painter written by G. Eric Kuskey and has been published by Hachette Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The unbelievable true story of artist Thomas Kinkade, self-described “Painter of Light,” and the dramatic rise – and fall – of his billion-dollar gallery and licensing business. He was just one man, but Thomas Kinkade ultimately made more money from his art than every other artist in the history of the world combined. His sentimental paintings of babbling brooks, rural churches surrounded by brilliant fall foliage, and idyllic countryside cottages were so popular in the 1990s that one out of every twenty homes in America owned one of his prints. With the help of two partners, a former vacuum salesman and an ambitious junior accountant who fancied himself a businessman, Kinkade turned his art into a billion-dollar gallery and licensing business that traded on the NYSE before it collapsed in 2006 amid fraud accusations. One part a fascinating business story about the rise, and demise, of a financial empire born out of divine inspiration, one part a dramatic biography, Billion Dollar Painter is the account of three nobodies who made it big. One of them was a man who, despite being a devout Christian that believed his artwork was a spiritual force that could cure the sick and comfort the poor in spirit, could not save his art empire, or himself. G. Eric Kuskey, former colleague of Thomas Kinkade and close friend until the artist's death in 2012, tells Kinkade's story for the first time—from his art's humble beginnings on a sidewalk in Carmel, California, to his five-house compound in Monte Sereno. This is a tale of addiction and grief, of losing control, and ultimately, of the price of our dreams.
Billion Dollar Painter
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Author : G. Eric Kuskey
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2014-09-09
Billion Dollar Painter written by G. Eric Kuskey and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-09 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The unbelievable true story of artist Thomas Kinkade, self-described “Painter of Light,” and the dramatic rise – and fall – of his billion-dollar gallery and licensing business. He was just one man, but Thomas Kinkade ultimately made more money from his art than every other artist in the history of the world combined. His sentimental paintings of babbling brooks, rural churches surrounded by brilliant fall foliage, and idyllic countryside cottages were so popular in the 1990s that one out of every twenty homes in America owned one of his prints. With the help of two partners, a former vacuum salesman and an ambitious junior accountant who fancied himself a businessman, Kinkade turned his art into a billion-dollar gallery and licensing business that traded on the NYSE before it collapsed in 2006 amid fraud accusations. One part a fascinating business story about the rise, and demise, of a financial empire born out of divine inspiration, one part a dramatic biography, Billion Dollar Painter is the account of three nobodies who made it big. One of them was a man who, despite being a devout Christian that believed his artwork was a spiritual force that could cure the sick and comfort the poor in spirit, could not save his art empire, or himself. G. Eric Kuskey, former colleague of Thomas Kinkade and close friend until the artist's death in 2012, tells Kinkade's story for the first time—from his art's humble beginnings on a sidewalk in Carmel, California, to his five-house compound in Monte Sereno. This is a tale of addiction and grief, of losing control, and ultimately, of the price of our dreams.
Billiondollarartgallery Guidebook
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Author : Paige Paul
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-01-22
Billiondollarartgallery Guidebook written by Paige Paul and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-22 with categories.
The Billion Dollar Art Gallery will change the way you think about art. When you live with five hundred of the finest paintings in history, you will want to learn more about them. You will discover new ideas in each painting and new relationships between the paintings. You will want to know more about the artists, and you will find new joy in visiting museums. We can say this because it has been our experience in assembling this collection, and we have seen how our friends have responded to it. This companion book helps to identify the paintings, and you can also refer to your smart phone or, on many televisions, to the remote control to produce the name of the painting, the name of the painter, the year it was painted, and the museum where you can view the original painting. Your big screen TV will become an art gallery with many of the most beloved, famous and culturally important paintings in history. We call it the "Billion Dollar Art Gallery" because, even if you could buy these paintings, the collection would cost billions of dollars. The BillionDollarArtGallery will transfix you and your friends with the breadth and beauty of the paintings. You may have seen these paintings in books, but, when you see them on a large screen, you will see detail that you have never seen before. The BillionDollarArtGallery is a fine gift because, while a bottle of wine may be quickly forgotten, the BillionDollarArtGallery will enthrall art lovers and change the lives of those who may have never had an interest in art. The BillionDollarArtGallery is a unique experience to share with your friends. The BillionDollarArtGallery contains many of the paintings you would expect - the Renoirs, the Constables, the daVincis - as well as fine paintings you may not have seen before. We have included paintings from the 13th century to the 20th century, representing every movement from Gothic and Mannerism to Fauvism and Abstract Expressionism. To provide a diverse and comprehensive collection, we chose to include no more than six paintings by any artist. We hope you enjoy the BillionDollarArtGallery as much as we do.
Boom
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Author : Michael Shnayerson
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2019-05-21
Boom written by Michael Shnayerson and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-21 with Art categories.
The meteoric rise of the largest unregulated financial market in the world -- for contemporary art -- is driven by a few passionate, guileful, and very hard-nosed dealers. They can make and break careers and fortunes. The contemporary art market is an international juggernaut, throwing off multimillion-dollar deals as wealthy buyers move from fair to fair, auction to auction, party to glittering party. But none of it would happen without the dealers-the tastemakers who back emerging artists and steer them to success, often to see them picked off by a rival. Dealers operate within a private world of handshake agreements, negotiating for the highest commissions. Michael Shnayerson, a longtime contributing editor to Vanity Fair, writes the first ever definitive history of their activities. He has spoken to all of today's so-called mega dealers -- Larry Gagosian, David Zwirner, Arne and Marc Glimcher, and Iwan Wirth -- along with dozens of other dealers -- from Irving Blum to Gavin Brown -- who worked with the greatest artists of their times: Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Cy Twombly, and more. This kaleidoscopic history begins in the mid-1940s in genteel poverty with a scattering of galleries in midtown Manhattan, takes us through the ramshackle 1950s studios of Coenties Slip, the hipster locations in SoHo and Chelsea, London's Bond Street, and across the terraces of Art Basel until today. Now, dealers and auctioneers are seeking the first billion-dollar painting. It hasn't happened yet, but they are confident they can push the price there soon.
The 12 Million Stuffed Shark
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Author : Don Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Aurum
Release Date : 2010-09-25
The 12 Million Stuffed Shark written by Don Thompson and has been published by Aurum this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-09-25 with Art categories.
Why would a smart New York investment banker pay twelve million dollars for the decaying, stuffed carcass of a shark? By what alchemy does Jackson Pollock’s drip painting No.5 1948 sell for $140 million? 'The $12 Million Dollar Stuffed Shar'k is the first book to look at the economics of the modern art world, and the marketing strategies that power the market to produce such astronomical prices. Don Thompson talks to auction houses, dealers, and collectors to find out the source of Charles Saatchi’s Midas touch, and how far a gallery like White Cube has contributed to Damien Hirst becoming one of the highest-earning artists in the world.
Lightposts For Living
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Author : Thomas Kinkade
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999-03-16
Lightposts For Living written by Thomas Kinkade and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-03-16 with Art categories.
Thomas Kinkade candidly shares his feelings and daily routine as well as his insights in Lightposts for Living. The book is a sincere gift from the heart, allowing a walk down the path lit by Kinkade's vision of how good life can be.
Thomas Kinkade
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Author : Alexis L. Boylan
language : en
Publisher: Duke University Press
Release Date : 2011-02-17
Thomas Kinkade written by Alexis L. Boylan and has been published by Duke University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-17 with Art categories.
An anthology on American artist Thomas Kincaid, exploring his work and its impact on contemporary art as part of the broader history of American visual culture.
The Art Thief
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Author : Michael Finkel
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2023-06-22
The Art Thief written by Michael Finkel and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-06-22 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The true story of the world’s most prolific art thief, who accumulated a collection worth over $1.4 billion. A spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, from the bestselling author of The Stranger in the Wood. For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser. Carrying out more than 200 heists over nearly ten years - in museums and cathedrals all over Europe - Breitwieser, along with his girlfriend who worked as his lookout, stole more than 300 objects, until it all fell apart in spectacular fashion. In The Art Thief, Michael Finkel brings us into Breitwieser’s strange and fascinating world. Unlike most thieves, he never stole for money, keeping all his treasures in his home, where he could admire them to his heart’s content. Possessed of a remarkable appreciation for art and an innate ability to assess practically any security system, Breitwieser managed to pull off a breathtakingly number of audacious thefts. Yet these strange talents bred a growing disregard for risk and an addict’s need to score, leading Breitwieser to ignore his girlfriend’s pleas to stop - until one final act of hubris brought everything crashing down. This is a riveting story of art, crime, and an insatiable hunger to possess beauty at any cost. As a real page-turner that seems almost unbelievable in its twists and turns, The Art Thief explores the true story of the art collector who went to extreme lengths to expand his personal collection – and the thrill of the heist that kept him going.
The Million Dollar One Person Business Revised
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Author : Elaine Pofeldt
language : en
Publisher: Lorena Jones Books
Release Date : 2018-01-02
The Million Dollar One Person Business Revised written by Elaine Pofeldt and has been published by Lorena Jones Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-01-02 with Business & Economics categories.
The self-employment revolution is here. Learn the latest pioneering tactics from real people who are bringing in $1 million a year on their own terms. Join the record number of people who have ended their dependence on traditional employment and embraced entrepreneurship as the ultimate way to control their futures. Determine when, where, and how much you work, and by what values. With up-to-date advice and more real-life success stories, this revised edition of The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business shows the latest strategies you can apply from everyday people who--on their own--are bringing in $1 million a year to live exactly how they want.
Mi Vida Loca
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Author : Johnny Tapia
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2014-10-13
Mi Vida Loca written by Johnny Tapia and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-13 with Sports & Recreation categories.
There is only one winner in boxing. Fighting against your opponent and fighting against your own inner demons become one in the same. Those who survive both in and out of the ring are beloved worldwide. Those who do not spiral downward into drugs, prison, and even murder. "[My] life's been pretty tragic," remarks Johnny. "But in the ring, it's been a blessing." Mi Vida Loca is not just a nickname for Johnny, but a legendary tale of a life lived over the edge and back.