Hi, Susan,
Definitely all of the Jonathan Argyle-Flavia di Stefano books by Iain Pears-
Giotto's Hand, The Titian Committee, Bernini's Bust, etc. They are witty,
intelligent, and very arty.
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From: ART LIBRARIES SOCIETY DISCUSSION LIST
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Subject: Re: Art Books
F.Y.I. The Getty Research Library has a collection of art in fiction.
Barone, John wrote:
> Hi Susan,
>
> May I propose What's Bred in the Bone by Robertson Davies - great mystery
> involving art fraud, a subject that I find interesting.
>
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> > From: Susan Theran[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> > Reply To: ART LIBRARIES SOCIETY DISCUSSION LIST
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> > I've just read Head-Long by Michael Frayn and a few months ago I read
> > Chasing Cezanne by Peter Mayle. I was thinking it would be a good idea
to
> > compile a list of fun reading on art, antiques, & collectibles -
fiction,
> > non-fiction, and mystery books.
> >
> > Any contributions to the list would be much appreciated. Please send
only
> > the names of books you have read, no reference books please unless they
> > are
> > truly outstanding.
> >
> > As soon as the booklist has reached a respectable size I'll publish it
on
> > the Arlis Website.
> >
> > Thanks in advance for all your help.
> >
> > Susan Theran
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