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  • Rogues' Gallery

    The Rise (and Occasional Fall) of Art Dealers, the Hidden Players in the History of Art

    by Philip Hook ...
    This "expert and elegantly written" book reveals how dealers have been a major force in art history from the Renaissance to the avant garde ( The Guardian, UK).Philip Hook's riveting narrative takes us from the early days of art dealing in Antwerp, where paintings were sold by weight, to the unassailable hauteur of contemporary galleries in New York, London, Paris, and beyond. Along the way, we ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Breakfast at Sotheby's

    An A–Z of the Art Word

    by Philip Hook ...
    "A witty journey through the wonderfully tumultuous world of art dealers and markets—organized in the style of a dictionary, complete with a glossary." — InterviewTwo questions are key to experiencing a work of art in a museum or exhibition: 1.) Do I like it? 2.) Who's it by? You need quite a few more questions if you're in an auction room or dealer's gallery, however. You'll find yourself asking, ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Rogues' Gallery

    The Rise (And Occasional Fall) of Art Dealers, the Hidden Players in the History of Art

    by Philip Hook ...
    Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 8 min

    Here for the first time is the history of art dealers, those extraordinary men and women who, over centuries (and almost entirely out of the public eye), built their profession on a singular skill: identifying the intangible but infinitely desirable qualities that characterize the greatest works of art—and finding clients for whom those qualities are irresistible.Philip Hook's riveting narrative ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Tales of the Art World

    And Other Stories

    by Philip Hook ...
    Philip Hook returns to fiction in this collection of short stories. Many are set in the art world, of which the author has deep inside knowledge. Others are about cricket, football, war, espionage and marriage. Some are funny, some are moving, some are surreal. All of them are compulsive reading. ... Read more

    $15.19 USD

  • Modern

    Genius, Madness, and One Tumultuous Decade That Changed Art Forever

    by Philip Hook ...
    A revelatory, fast-paced account of the most exciting, frenzied, and revolutionary decade in art history—1905 to the dawn of World War I in 1914—and the avant-garde artists who indelibly changed our visual landscapeModern begins on a specific day—March 22, 1905—at a specific place: the Salon des Indépendants in Paris, where works of art we recognize as modern were first exhibited. Drawing on his ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Ultimate Trophy

    How The Impressionist Painting Conquered The World

    by Philip Hook ...
    In 1892 Degas' painting In the Café was sold for a mere 180 guineas at auction, with the public hissing as the hammer fell. Less than a century later another Impressionist work, Renoir's Moulin de la Galette, sold at Sotheby's for $78 million, accompanied by enthusiastic applause. In this history-cum-memoir Philip Hook, Senior Director of Sotheby's Impressionist and Modern Art department, examines ... Read more

    $22.99 USD

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    Modern

    Genius, Madness, and One Tumultuous Decade That Changed Art Forever

    by Philip Hook ...
    Narrated by David Vickery ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 31 min

    Modern begins on a specific day—March 22, 1905—at a specific place: the Salon des Indépendants in Paris, where works of art we recognize as modern were first exhibited. Drawing on his forty five-year fine art career, author Philip Hook illuminates how this new art came to be—and how truly shocking it was.We witness movement upon movement that burst forth in dizzying succession: Fauvism, ... Read more

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: eBook

    Also available as: eBook

  • Corunna 1809

    Sir John Moore’s Fighting Retreat

    by Philip Haythornthwaite ...
    Series Book 83 - Campaign
    A fully illustrated and detailed account of the retreat to Corunna, one of the epic campaigns of the Napoleonic Wars.Late in 1808 Sir John Moore found himself virtually alone with his small British army deep inside Spain. The armies of his Spanish allies had been overwhelmed and he faced a victorious French force under the Emperor Napoleon. He had little option but to order a retreat to the port ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Napoleon's Campaigns in Italy

    by Philip Haythornthwaite ...
    Series Book 257 - Men-at-Arms
    In January 1794 the French 'Army of Italy' was commanded by General Dumerbion and he acknowledged a great debt to his 25-year-old commander of artillery – Napoleon Bonaparte.The French Revolution had resulted in major changes in the military system, conscription created a national army and new tactics and initiatives allowed an officer of such promise as Napoleon to rise quickly through the ranks. ... Read more

    $10.59 USD

  • At The Helm: Volume 2: A Sci-Fi Bridge Anthology

    At The Helm, #2

    by Rhett C. Bruno, Steve Beaulieu, Jason Anspach, Nick Cole, Andreas Christensen, E.E. Giorgi, Philip Harris, Mark R. Healy, Isaac Hooke, Robert Jeschonek, Will McIntosh, Chris Pourteau, Josi Russell, Felix R. Savage, Will Swardstrom, Vincent Trigili, Christopher J. Valin, Rysa Walker, David Adams, Jay Allan ...
    Series Book 2 - At The Helm
    Interstellar journeys. Epic battles. Artificial Intelligence's longing for meaning. Life as we know it, ending...Sci-Fi Bridge is thrilled to present its second collection from bestselling authors and newly emerging writers. These stories span the near and far future. They transport you to worlds unknown. They examine today's fears amid tomorrow's technologies. From the far corners of the galaxy ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • British Cavalryman 1792–1815

    by Philip Haythornthwaite ...
    Series Book 8 - Warrior
    In the campaigns of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the deserved reputation of the British infantry has tended to overshadow the contribution of the cavalry, but in fact they did form an integral part of the army, carrying out duties crucial to the success of other arms. British Cavalryman 1792-1815 recounts what these duties were and examines the men who performed them. The ... Read more

    $13.79 USD

  • Union Cavalryman 1861–65

    by Philip Katcher ...
    Series Book 13 - Warrior
    The bombardment by Confederate artillery of Fort Sumter on 12 April 1861 was the spark that finally ignited the American Civil War, quickly bringing thousands of eager volunteers for the Union cause.It proved especially easy to raise cavalry, since recruits naively believed that their military duties would be easier than in the infantry. This book investigates all aspects of the life and ... Read more

    $15.99 USD