Book Recommendation (and Giveaway): The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro
The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro, 355 pages, Algonquin books, October 2012
Claire Roth is a young artist with a career that was over before it began. Her attempt at coming clean in a previous art scandal had blackballed her in the Boston art scene, forcing her to work as a reproduction artist making copies of famous works. Her uncanny talent to copy masterpieces, however, does not go unnoticed and is approached by one of the hottest art galleries in Boston. But it’s for a reproduction job that could do more than just end her career.
This literary thriller was such a great read! If I didn’t know better, I would have thought B.A. Shapiro was a struggling artist in the Bohemian bowels of Boston. She did her research so well that each and every brushstroke was even more believable than the last. I swear I could smell turpentine when I flipped the pages. I have a whole new appreciation for what artists go through to create what’s in their hearts. It resembles the writing life but without the paint fumes.
She tells an intriguing story of scandal and forgery in the art world which I was completely enamored with. This is a contemporary mystery based on a historical event (which I love!) and it had me guessing until the end. I highly recommend it, especially for any art enthusiasts out there.
I’m giving away the hard cover copy I received from the She Reads Book Club network and all you have to do is leave a comment below and you are entered to win. I will take entries all week ending on Sunday evening at midnight and announce the winner next Monday, the 21st.
Take a look at the book trailer if you need more convincing.
‘The Art Forger’ by B.A. Shapiro – Book Trailer from APLUSFILMZ on Vimeo.
Artfully yours,
Hallie
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**Rubs her hands together greedily, and licks her lips** I would LOVE to win this book, Hallie. I keep seeing so many good things about it, and you’re right … the trailer makes it even MORE enticing. Great review.
I, too, was so impressed by how well Shapiro wrote about the craft, from the scents to the brushstrokes to the different materials and techniques used. It made me appreciate art so much more, and I’m sure I’ll never be able to visit an art museum again without thinking of this book. Great review, Hallie!
I’ve been wanting to read this book since I first heard about it! Hope I win!
Okay, so that makes two blog posts (yours and Natalia’s) that have gotten me VERY interested in this novel. Please enter me in the drawing.
Sounds like a great book – would love to read it!
Hi Trish! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
looks very exciting
Have just learned about this book from a friend – sounds intriguing – would love o win a copy to share with friends (AFTER reading it myself, of course!!)
Wonderful review, Hallie! I especially like this:
“She tells an intriguing story of scandal and forgery in the art world which I was completely enamored with. This is a contemporary mystery based on a historical event (which I love!) and it had me guessing until the end. I highly recommend it, especially for any art enthusiasts out there.”
It was such a great read.
The Art Forger sounds like it grabs you from the start ~ hope I am right!
This sounds like a great book. Thanks for offering the giveaway, Hallie!