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Dedication
The chapter provided is a dedication for the book "The Art Thief." It reads as follows: --- **Dedication** For my father, Paul Alan Finkel --- This chapter is brief and straightforward, containing only the dedication to the author's father, Paul Alan Finkel. It reflects a personal acknowledgment and tribute, establishing a connection between the author and a significant figure in their life. The simplicity of the language and structure emphasizes the importance of family and gratitude, a theme…-
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Cover
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Copyright
The provided excerpt is primarily copyright and publication information regarding the book "The Art Thief" by Michael Finkel. It includes details about the book's publisher, copyright holder, ISBN numbers, and specific details about the author. There are also indications of adaptation from a previous work published in "GQ." Additionally, cataloging information relevant to libraries is present, detailing the classification and subjects related to the book, including art theft and the biography of Stéphane…-
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Contents
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Chapter 9
Chapter 9 of The Art Thief further explores the intricate and carefully structured life of Breitwieser, who continues his passion for art theft with meticulous planning and devotion. While Anne-Catherine carries on with her daily activities and work, Breitwieser spends his time immersed in research at various key locations, such as libraries in Mulhouse and Strasbourg. His deep dive into the art world also includes regular visits to the University of Basel's extensive art-history collection, where he…-
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Chapter 8
Chapter 8 of The Art Thief offers a detailed exploration into the world of audacious museum heists, examining the techniques employed by notorious art thieves and their unparalleled ambition. The opening of the chapter highlights the rarity and skill required to successfully pull off three museum heists within a year, a feat that most art thieves would find nearly impossible to accomplish. Among the most well-known art thieves discussed is Vincenzo Peruggia, who gained infamy for his daring theft of the…-
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Chapter 7
Chapter 7 of The Art Thief takes us into the early days of March 1995, where Breitwieser and Anne-Catherine, fresh from the success of their recent crossbow theft, embark on a skiing vacation in the Swiss Alps. Their trip is funded by Breitwieser’s grandparents, but the getaway is far from a typical vacation. Instead, it serves as a cover for their ongoing criminal activities, as they plan to make a detour to Gruyères Castle, a historic Swiss fortress turned museum. Upon arrival, they casually purchase…-
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Chapter 6
Chapter 6 of The Art Thief begins with Breitwieser’s first taste of excitement from committing a theft—this time, a pistol from a museum, which fills him with a potent mix of exhilaration and fear. With Anne-Catherine at his side, the two escape without detection, the scenic drive through the Alsace region offering a brief respite as they process their daring act. The absence of immediate police pursuit leaves them feeling victorious, as if they have outsmarted the authorities. Over the next several…-
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Chapter 5
In Chapter 5 of "The Art Thief," we find Anne-Catherine lounging on a lavish four-poster bed clad in Ferrari-red sheets, gleefully declaring her domain while teasing her boyfriend, Breitwieser, who is capturing the moment on video. Their cozy attic serves as a backdrop, echoing their five-year relationship around the time of the infamous Adam and Eve theft. Anne-Catherine is characterized by her youthful charm—petite, with dimpled cheeks and tousled blond hair. The couple playfully exchanges names; he…-
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Chapter 4
In Chapter 4 of "The Art Thief," we delve into the childhood and formative experiences of Stéphane Guillaume Frédéric Breitwieser, whose affinity for artifacts began with his grandfather's expeditions for pottery shards and arrowheads. These childhood adventures in Alsace—a region grappling with its historical identity—instilled in him a fascination for antiquities that would later drive his actions as an adult. Born in 1971, Breitwieser's upbringing was marked by his loving maternal grandparents,…-
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