Lori B. (mallymom) reviewed The Forger's Spell: A True Story of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax of the Twentieth Century (P.S.) on + 6 more book reviews
Great story!
Lynn A. reviewed The Forger's Spell: A True Story of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax of the Twentieth Century (P.S.) on + 2 more book reviews
This excellent book gives a fascinating account of the meticulous work involved in creating a convincing forgery. Forger Hans van Meegeren was in some ways a weaselly con man, but in other aspects an amazing genius. Throw in a few despicable Nazis, an investigator who formerly worked with the Dutch resistance, and a circle of ego-centric art critics, and you have a very readable tale.
