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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1621536378
ISBN-13
9781621536376
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239907175
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Art, Antiques & Collectibles, Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / General, Care & Restoration
Dimensions
Item Length
9 In.
Item Height
0.6 In.
Item Weight
11.8 Oz
Item Width
6 In.
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2018-003580
Book Title
Art Collecting Today : Market Insights for Everyone Passionate about Art
Grade From
College Freshman
Grade To
Fifth Grade
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
An insider's guide to buying, collecting, and selling art from an insider of Christie's Grounded in real-life stories, Art Collecting Today is the essential practical guide to today's art market. A lightly regulated industry with more than sixty billion dollars of annual sales, the art market is often opaque and confusing to even the most experienced collectors. But whether a seasoned collector, an uninitiated newcomer, or an art-world insider, readers will learn within these pages how the art marketplace works in practice and how to navigate it smartly. Those who may have been put off by art-world practices will finally feel they have the knowledge needed to participate freely and fully, and collectors will be able to pursue their passion with more confidence. Important topics covered include: How to evaluate, buy, and sell art while avoiding costly mistakes and time-consuming roadblocks How the market works in practice for essential artists like Ren? Magritte, Christopher Wool, Amedeo Modigliani, and Yayoi Kusama How collectors can be taken advantage of, and the actions they should take to protect themselves Why tax laws in the United States reward "art investors" yet penalize "art collectors" How cultural property laws impact the market for works by such artists as Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol Advice for new and prospective collectors Informed by close to one hundred interviews with collectors, lawyers, art advisors, gallerists, and auction specialists in the United States and Europe, as well as by the author's own experiences, Art Collecting Today offers a lively and thought-provoking analysis of the day-to-day workings at play today in the fine art marketplace., An insider's guide to buying, collecting, and selling art from an insider of Christie's Grounded in real-life stories, Art Collecting Today is the essential practical guide to today's art market. A lightly regulated industry with more than sixty billion dollars of annual sales, the art market is often opaque and confusing to even the most experienced collectors. But whether a seasoned collector, an uninitiated newcomer, or an art-world insider, readers will learn within these pages how the art marketplace works in practice and how to navigate it smartly. Those who may have been put off by art-world practices will finally feel they have the knowledge needed to participate freely and fully, and collectors will be able to pursue their passion with more confidence.Important topics covered include:How to evaluate, buy, and sell art while avoiding costly mistakes and time-consuming roadblocks How the market works in practice for essential artists like Ren? Magritte, Christopher Wool, Amedeo Modigliani, and Yayoi Kusama How collectors can be taken advantage of, and the actions they should take to protect themselves Why tax laws in the United States reward "art investors" yet penalize "art collectors" How cultural property laws impact the market for works by such artists as Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol Advice for new and prospective collectorsInformed by close to one hundred interviews with collectors, lawyers, art advisors, gallerists, and auction specialists in the United States and Europe, as well as by the author's own experiences, Art Collecting Today offers a lively and thought-provoking analysis of the day-to-day workings at play today in the fine art marketplace., An insider's guide to buying, collecting, and selling art from an insider of Christie's Grounded in real-life stories, Art Collecting Today is the essential practical guide to today's art market. A lightly regulated industry with more than sixty billion dollars of annual sales, the art market is often opaque and confusing to even the most experienced collectors. But whether a seasoned collector, an uninitiated newcomer, or an art-world insider, readers will learn within these pages how the art marketplace works in practice and how to navigate it smartly. Those who may have been put off by art-world practices will finally feel they have the knowledge needed to participate freely and fully, and collectors will be able to pursue their passion with more confidence.Important topics covered include: How to evaluate, buy, and sell art while avoiding costly mistakes and time-consuming roadblocks How the market works in practice for essential artists like Ren? Magritte, Christopher Wool, Amedeo Modigliani, and Yayoi Kusama How collectors can be taken advantage of, and the actions they should take to protect themselves Why tax laws in the United States reward "art investors" yet penalize "art collectors" How cultural property laws impact the market for works by such artists as Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol Advice for new and prospective collectors Informed by close to one hundred interviews with collectors, lawyers, art advisors, gallerists, and auction specialists in the United States and Europe, as well as by the author's own experiences, Art Collecting Today offers a lively and thought-provoking analysis of the day-to-day workings at play today in the fine art marketplace.
Publication Year
2018
Reviews
'The latest in Allworth's series on the nuts and bolts of the art world, Mr Woodham's book is an elegant, amusing and perceptive guide to a market that is (often) long on hocus-pocus and short on transparency.' ? THE ECONOMIST Several books about the notoriously opaque art market claim to be user-friendly, but Doug Woodham, who was president of Christie's Americas between 2012 and 2014, may be the first to produce a truly hand-holding guide.' ? THE FINANCIAL TIMES Mr. Woodham's book contains startling information about the number of people in the market for the world's most expensive art.' ? THE NEW YORK TIMES Doug Woodham deftly explains how a sixty-billion-dollar marketplace works. It is beautifully written'clear, concise, and free of art-world jargon. A must-read at all levels of collecting.' ?VIK MALHOTRA, Chairman of the Americas and Senior Partner, McKinsey and CompanyThis book is a gem. It is full of great stories and surprises for both specialists and general readers. It is brimming with practical advice for how collectors can best navigate the complex world of modern and contemporary art.' ?LAURIE TISCH, Co-chair of the Board of Trustees at the Whitney Museum of American Art, President of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund"An intelligently written and insightful book on the art market, this fascinating read is relevant to both newcomers and seasoned collectors alike. I know of no other comparable book. It's an instant classic.' ?DON MARRON, Trustee and President Emeritus of the Museum of Modern Art, Chairman and Founder of Lightyear CapitalFor anyone who cares for or is just curious about art, Doug Woodham is an astute, lively, and entertaining guide who tells you candidly how the art world works, how it's changing, and how to get engaged. Art Collecting Today presents his wealth of knowledge in a crisp, accessible, and fascinating form.' ?MELISSA BERMAN, President and CEO, Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsThis thoughtful volume is one of the few that explores the entire ecosystem of the art market'auction houses, art fairs, advisors, galleries, artists, and museums. Woodham aims to make the market more accessible and rightly foregrounds passion, quality, and connoisseurship as the jumping off point for collecting.' ?ADAM WEINBERG, Alice Pratt Brown Director, Whitney Museum of American Art, "The latest in Allworth's series on the nuts and bolts of the art world, Mr Woodham's book is an elegant, amusing and perceptive guide to a market that is (often) long on hocus-pocus and short on transparency." THE ECONOMIST "Several books about the notoriously opaque art market claim to be user-friendly, but Doug Woodham, who was president of Christie's Americas between 2012 and 2014, may be the first to produce a truly hand-holding guide." THE FINANCIAL TIMES "Mr. Woodham's book contains startling information about the number of people in the market for the world's most expensive art." THE NEW YORK TIMES "Doug Woodham deftly explains how a sixty-billion-dollar marketplace works. It is beautifully writtenclear, concise, and free of art-world jargon. A must-read at all levels of collecting." VIK MALHOTRA, Chairman of the Americas and Senior Partner, McKinsey and Company"This book is a gem. It is full of great stories and surprises for both specialists and general readers. It is brimming with practical advice for how collectors can best navigate the complex world of modern and contemporary art." LAURIE TISCH, Co-chair of the Board of Trustees at the Whitney Museum of American Art, President of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund"An intelligently written and insightful book on the art market, this fascinating read is relevant to both newcomers and seasoned collectors alike. I know of no other comparable book. It's an instant classic." DON MARRON, Trustee and President Emeritus of the Museum of Modern Art, Chairman and Founder of Lightyear Capital"For anyone who cares for or is just curious about art, Doug Woodham is an astute, lively, and entertaining guide who tells you candidly how the art world works, how it's changing, and how to get engaged. Art Collecting Today presents his wealth of knowledge in a crisp, accessible, and fascinating form." MELISSA BERMAN, President and CEO, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors"This thoughtful volume is one of the few that explores the entire ecosystem of the art marketauction houses, art fairs, advisors, galleries, artists, and museums. Woodham aims to make the market more accessible and rightly foregrounds passion, quality, and connoisseurship as the jumping off point for collecting." ADAM WEINBERG, Alice Pratt Brown Director, Whitney Museum of American Art, "The latest in Allworth's series on the nuts and bolts of the art world, Mr Woodham's book is an elegant, amusing and perceptive guide to a market that is (often) long on hocus-pocus and short on transparency." ? THE ECONOMIST "Several books about the notoriously opaque art market claim to be user-friendly, but Doug Woodham, who was president of Christie's Americas between 2012 and 2014, may be the first to produce a truly hand-holding guide." ? THE FINANCIAL TIMES "Mr. Woodham's book contains startling information about the number of people in the market for the world's most expensive art." ? THE NEW YORK TIMES "Doug Woodham deftly explains how a sixty-billion-dollar marketplace works. It is beautifully written'clear, concise, and free of art-world jargon. A must-read at all levels of collecting." ?VIK MALHOTRA, Chairman of the Americas and Senior Partner, McKinsey and Company "This book is a gem. It is full of great stories and surprises for both specialists and general readers. It is brimming with practical advice for how collectors can best navigate the complex world of modern and contemporary art." ?LAURIE TISCH, Co-chair of the Board of Trustees at the Whitney Museum of American Art, President of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund "An intelligently written and insightful book on the art market, this fascinating read is relevant to both newcomers and seasoned collectors alike. I know of no other comparable book. It's an instant classic." ?DON MARRON, Trustee and President Emeritus of the Museum of Modern Art, Chairman and Founder of Lightyear Capital "For anyone who cares for or is just curious about art, Doug Woodham is an astute, lively, and entertaining guide who tells you candidly how the art world works, how it's changing, and how to get engaged. Art Collecting Today presents his wealth of knowledge in a crisp, accessible, and fascinating form." ?MELISSA BERMAN, President and CEO, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors "This thoughtful volume is one of the few that explores the entire ecosystem of the art market'auction houses, art fairs, advisors, galleries, artists, and museums. Woodham aims to make the market more accessible and rightly foregrounds passion, quality, and connoisseurship as the jumping off point for collecting." ?ADAM WEINBERG, Alice Pratt Brown Director, Whitney Museum of American Art, "The latest in Allworth's series on the nuts and bolts of the art world, Mr Woodham's book is an elegant, amusing and perceptive guide to a market that is (often) long on hocus-pocus and short on transparency." -- THE ECONOMIST "Several books about the notoriously opaque art market claim to be user-friendly, but Doug Woodham, who was president of Christie's Americas between 2012 and 2014, may be the first to produce a truly hand-holding guide." -- THE FINANCIAL TIMES "Mr. Woodham's book contains startling information about the number of people in the market for the world's most expensive art." -- THE NEW YORK TIMES "Doug Woodham deftly explains how a sixty-billion-dollar marketplace works. It is beautifully written--clear, concise, and free of art-world jargon. A must-read at all levels of collecting." --VIK MALHOTRA, Chairman of the Americas and Senior Partner, McKinsey and Company"This book is a gem. It is full of great stories and surprises for both specialists and general readers. It is brimming with practical advice for how collectors can best navigate the complex world of modern and contemporary art." --LAURIE TISCH, Co-chair of the Board of Trustees at the Whitney Museum of American Art, President of the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund"An intelligently written and insightful book on the art market, this fascinating read is relevant to both newcomers and seasoned collectors alike. I know of no other comparable book. It's an instant classic." --DON MARRON, Trustee and President Emeritus of the Museum of Modern Art, Chairman and Founder of Lightyear Capital"For anyone who cares for or is just curious about art, Doug Woodham is an astute, lively, and entertaining guide who tells you candidly how the art world works, how it's changing, and how to get engaged. Art Collecting Today presents his wealth of knowledge in a crisp, accessible, and fascinating form." --MELISSA BERMAN, President and CEO, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors"This thoughtful volume is one of the few that explores the entire ecosystem of the art market--auction houses, art fairs, advisors, galleries, artists, and museums. Woodham aims to make the market more accessible and rightly foregrounds passion, quality, and connoisseurship as the jumping off point for collecting." --ADAM WEINBERG, Alice Pratt Brown Director, Whitney Museum of American Art
Format
Trade Paperback
LC Classification Number
N5201.W66 2018
Number of Pages
208 pages
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- 0***8 (25)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe book arrived in the condition as described. It was very well "preserved" for a used item. The price was reasonable, given the rarity of the book. It was well packed for shipping and arrived quite quickly. This was a high quality transaction, and the vendor is commended highly. Good job!
- r***r (188)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe PIT AND THE PENDULUM/TALES OF TERROR/THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH/MADHOUSE DVD arrived in used but good condition as described. Shipping was included in the cost, and the item was shipped and delivered on time. I’m pleased with the overall appearance of both the case and discs. This purchase offers excellent value compared to similar items. I've viewed 3 of the 4 films and encountered no issues. Overall, a positive transaction and I’m satisfied with my purchase!
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