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PageTurner's Book Discussion Group

Tue, January 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Logo of WestportREADS 2024 with cover of THE ART THIEF by Michael Finkel

Discuss this year's WestportREADS selection, The Art Thief, by Michael Finkel. Wonder at the true-crime tale of the world’s most prolific art thief, Stéphane Breitwieser, who stole, never for money, but for personal treasure and adoration.

Finkel told Esquire, "Working on this book changed the way I experience museums and commune with a work of art. Breitwieser is often low energy; then, when he walks into a museum, it’s like he’s had a triple shot of espresso. This is someone who’s very parsimonious with his words, then suddenly he’s babbling like your favorite crazy art professor. I would watch his face as he stood in front of an artwork. If he didn't like something, it was a flat face. If he liked something, it was as if he’d been electrocuted, and he’d often look around the room to see if he could commune alone with it."

For copies of the book, call 203-291-4807. New participants always welcome. Room 210.

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Tue, January 16
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The Westport Library Board Room
20 Jesup Road
Westport, CT 06880 United States
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