Ebook: Art collecting today: market insights for everyone passionate about art

Introduction -- Experiencing art is (almost) free -- The marketplace for fine art -- Passions and emotions -- Case studies - how the marketplace works -- Buying art wisely -- Buying is easy, selling is hard -- Unintended consequences - cultural property, endangered species, and taxes -- Making their way - new and prospective collectors -- Appendix: A peek behind the curtain.;"Whether a seasoned collector, an uninitiated newcomer, or an art-world insider, readers will learn how the art marketplace works in practice and how to navigate it smartly. Those who may have been put off by opaque art world practices will finally feel they have the knowledge needed to participate confidently. Collectors will be able to pursue their passion with more confidence." --