Books: High Art That Will Stand on Its Own.("Modern Art: Revolution and Painting" to cost $6,000)(Brief Article)

Books: High Art That Will Stand on Its Own.("Modern Art: Revolution and Painting" to cost $6,000)(Brief Article)

Looking for a coffee-table book that will really give your houseguests something to talk about? For $6,000, you can wow them with "Modern Art: Revolution and Painting," the most expensive new book ever sold in the United States, according to publisher Artmedia Press. The handcrafted, leath...

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Published in:Newsweek 2003-09, Vol.142 (10), p.12-12
Main Author: Barrett, Jennifer
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:eng
Subjects:
Art books
Artists' books
Collectibles
Company pricing policy
Library associations
Modern art
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Summary:Looking for a coffee-table book that will really give your houseguests something to talk about? For $6,000, you can wow them with "Modern Art: Revolution and Painting," the most expensive new book ever sold in the United States, according to publisher Artmedia Press. The handcrafted, leather-bound volume also comes with its own stand, made of lacquered wood-a handy addition for owners struggling to find a shelf to support the 75-pound volume.
ISSN:0028-9604
1069-840X