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Chasing Aphrodite

by Jason Felch

Classical antiquitiesRepatriationJ. Paul Getty MuseumCorrupt practicesCultural propertyDestruction and pillageArt museumsUnited states, antiquities

Drawing on a trove of confidential museum records and frank interviews, Felch and Frammolino give a fly-on-the-wall account of the inner workings of a world-class museum and tell the story of the Getty's dealings in the illegal antiquities trade. Fast-paced and compelling, "Chasing Aphrodite" exposes the layer of dirt beneath the polished facade of the museum business.

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Book data: Open Library