WW2 German Vermeer Art Hoax The Forger’s Spell Edward Dolnick Used Hardcover Reference Book

**WW2 German Vermeer Art Hoax: The Forger’s Spell by Edward Dolnick – Used Hardcover Reference Book** The Forger’s Spell by Edward Dolnick is a detailed reference book focusing on one of the most notable art frauds of the twentieth century. This hardcover volume examines the story of Han van Meegeren, a Dutch painter who, during the era of Nazi-occupied Europe, successfully forged paintings in the style of the celebrated Dutch master Johannes Vermeer. The book provides an account of how van Meegeren managed to deceive art experts, collectors, and high-ranking Nazi officials, including Hermann Göring. The content covers the methods used in producing and authenticating artworks, the cultural context of the time, and the consequences for the art world and wartime authorities. Illustrated with photographs and references, this used hardcover is suitable as a resource for those studying World War II era art history, art authentication processes, and the intersection of crime and culture in wartime Europe.  Total of 349 pages.