The Orange Balloon Dog by Don Thompson
A fascinating explanation, through the field of behavioural economics, for the phenomena that is behind the incredible value of contemporary art.“A lucid and brilliant analysis of the international contemporary art world that makes it accessible to non-insiders”
— Patrizia Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, art patron and founder of Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo
“How does Don Thompson do it? How does he manage to get all the back stories and art gossip we ordinary mortals never have access to? This book is full of insights and knowledge of the contemporary art world we will never get elsewhere.” — Aaron Milrad, art market lawyer
Praise for The $12 Million Stuffed Shark: "If you read no other book about art in your life, read the one that's gripped me like a thriller for the past two days." – Richard Morrison, The Times
"Really good. Highly recommended." -- Andrew Marr * BBC Radio 4: Start the Week *
'Thought provoking. Offers fascinating insights into the huge art collections being amassed by the rival emirates in the Middle East, in fierce competition with each other, and into the Chinese invasion of the art market.' -- Richard Morrison * The Times *
'In this head-spinning book, packed with insider information...Don Thompson shines a light on the wheeler-dealing that drives today's global art market.' -- Kathryn Hughes * Mail on Sunday *
'Thought-provoking.' -- Melanie Gerlis * Financial Times *
'Excellent account. Don Thompson's book is about greed, acquisitiveness and infantile selfishness; it is about a section of society that is so rich, some of them must be half-mad.' -- Roger Lewis * Daily Mail *
‘Fascinating, eye-opening survey.’ -- Violet Hudson * Spectator *
'For a fascinating peek behind the curtain of this lunatic world, i'd recommend Thompson's latest book.' -- Ros Drinkwater * Sunday Business Post *
Don Thompson is an economist and professor of business who has taught at the LSE and Harvard Business School. He is the author of twelve books, including the internationally bestselling The $12 Million Stuffed Shark. He lives in Toronto.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781317235 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781317232 |
| Title | The Orange Balloon Dog |
| Author | Don Thompson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2018-01-11 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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