# The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession

Story Love Dangerous: The Art Thief is Michael Finkel’s true-crime account of prolific art thief Stéphane Bréitwieser and the obsession behind his thefts. This English-language edition from Vintage Canada is listed at 240 pages.

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- Language: en-CA
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## At a glance

- A true-crime narrative about art thief Stéphane Bréitwieser, whose thefts were described as taking place in museums, often in broad daylight.
- The account focuses on the connection between art theft, obsession and Bréitwieser’s girlfriend, who served as his accomplice according to the listing.
- The listed print edition has 240 pages and is published in English by Vintage Canada.

## Pros

- The compact 240-page length may suit readers looking for a focused true-crime book rather than a lengthy account.
- The story combines art theft with personal relationships and obsession, giving it more than a crime-investigation focus.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Vintage Canada
- Publication date: June 25 2024
- Language: English
- Print length: 240 pages
- ISBN-10: 0735278970
- ISBN-13: 978-0735278974
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 249 g
- Dimensions: 13.13 x 1.98 x 20.27 cm

## A good fit for

- Readers interested in true crime involving art theft and museum heists.
- Readers seeking a narrative about obsession, relationships and the desire to possess art.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the book as an engaging and readable true tale, with readers highlighting its writing, pacing and informative content. That reception may appeal to readers who want a narrative-driven account, while the aggregate ratings also include a substantial middle rating group, so responses are not uniformly top-rated.
- Positive themes: Customers describe the story as fascinating and engaging.
- Positive themes: Readers praise the writing, readability and pacing.
- Positive themes: Some customers find the account informative.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is The Art Thief about?
The listing describes a true-crime account of Stéphane Bréitwieser, his art thefts and the obsession and relationship connected to them.
### How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 240 pages.
### What language is this edition in?
The listed language is English.

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