Its a story that made Dutch painter Han van Meegeren famous worldwide when it broke at the end of World War II: A lifetime of disappointment drove him to forge Vermeers; one of which he sold to Hermann Goering in mockery of the Nazis. And its a story thats been believed ever since. Too bad it isnt true. Jonathan Lopez has drawn on never-before-seen documents from dozens of archives to write a revelatory new biography of the worldrsquo;s most famous forger. Neither unappreciated artist nor antifascist hero; Van Meegeren emerges as an ingenious; dyed-in-the-wool crookmdash;a talented Mr. Ripley armed with a paintbrush. Lopez explores a network of illicit commerce that operated across Europe: Not only was Van Meegeren a key player in that high-stakes game in the 1920s and 30s; landing fakes with famous collectors such as Andrew Mellon; but he and his associates later cashed in on the Nazi occupation.The Man Who Made Vermeers is a long-overdue unvarnishing of Van Meegerenrsquo;s legend and a deliciously detailed story of deceit in the art world.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Page-turning social history with smart and heartBy Jeremy HurtMarcus writes in Girls to the Front of a cultural moment and movement close to her heart. but miraculously. that doesnt inhibit her journalistic perspective. With a sharp eye. her clear and often lyrical prose. and a masterfully constructed narrative. she gives the first steady view of the Third Wave feminist movement. The book is compelling as any novel. though just a few pages in. the depth and breadth of her research becomes breathtakingly clear. The publication of this book is a momentous moment in the archiving of this countrys grassroots political history. and Marcuss burgeoning career. Brava!5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Essential readingBy Mark AndersenThis is a powerful rendering of some crucial years. a time that still resonates today in phenomenon like Pussy Riot and Girls Rock! I was part of this moment. and it still matters immensely to me... this book is a worthy document. and the result of painstaking research... check it out if you can!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This the type of media exposure the girls wanted all along.By EvelynIt seems like Sara Marcus went above and beyond to get all of the different voices that made up the Riot Grrrl revolution. It wasnt about what music they listened. what they wore or how they fashioned their hair. it shows the movements purpose. She clarified a few points ( I always wondered how Courtney Love ended up being linked to it) and she makes it a point to not single out Kathleen Hanna as the leader. though it seems natural to want to do so. It was direct and informative.
