{"title":"Tony Tetro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTony Tetro\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating figure in the world of art and literature, renowned for his unbelievable journey from a master forger to a celebrated author. Known for his incredible skill in replicating masterpieces, Tony has left an indelible mark both in the art community and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book \u003cstrong\u003eCon\/Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e delves into Tony Tetro’s fascinating life story, offering a thrilling first-person narrative about his notorious career in art forgery. Featuring a blend of crime and thriller elements, this book provides a riveting glimpse into the mind of one of the most prolific forgers of all time. It’s not just a tale of deception and intrigue but also an exploration of creativity, talent, and the high-stakes worlds of fine art and crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of crime and thriller novels, Tony Tetro's works promise an unforgettable reading experience that keeps you on the edge of your seat, blending fact with fiction in an engaging and informative style. Whether you are familiar with his legendary art forgeries or new to his story, Tetro’s writing offers a compelling look at the intersections of art, crime, and personal redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"conartist-by-giampiero-ambrosi-9780306826481","title":"Con\/Artist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world's most renowned art forger reveals the secrets behind his decades of painting like the Masters, exposing an art world that is far more corrupt than we ever knew, while providing an art history lesson wrapped in sex, drugs, and Caravaggio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe art world is a much dirtier, nastier business than you might expect. Tony Tetro, one of the most renowned art forgers in history, will make you question every masterpiece you've ever seen in a museum, gallery, or private collection. Tetro's \u003cem\u003eRembrandts\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCaravaggios\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMirom\u003c\/em\u003e, and hundreds of other works now hang on walls around the globe. In 2019, it was revealed that Prince Charles received into his collection a Picasso, Dali, Monet, and Chagall, insuring them for over 200 million pounds, only to later discover that they're actually Tetros.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the kicker? In Tony's words: \"Even if some tycoon finds out his Rembrandt is a fake, what's he going to do, turn it in? Now his Rembrandt just became motel art. Better to keep quiet and pass it on to the next guy. It's the way things work for guys like me.\" That scandal is the subject of a forthcoming feature documentary with Academy Award nominee Kief Davidson and co-author Giampiero Ambrosi, in cooperation with Tetro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout Tetro's career of over forty-five years, his inimitable talent has been coupled with a reckless penchant for drugs, fast cars, and sleeping with other con artists. He was busted in 1989 and spent four years in court and one in prison. His voice—rough, wry, deeply authentic—is nothing like the high society he swanned around in, driving his Lamborghini or Ferrari, hobnobbing with aristocrats by day and diving into orgies when the lights went out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe's a former furniture store clerk who can walk around in Caravaggio's shoes, become Picasso or Monet, with an encyclopedic understanding of their paint, their canvases, their vision: and hide it all in a grubby California townhouse with a secret art room built into the bathroom. (Press #* on his phone and the mirror pops open.) Pairing up with one of the investigative journalists who uncovered the 2019 scandal, Tetro and co-author Ambrosi unveil the fascinating truth of the art world in an epic, alluring, utterly believable, and all-true narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46807786619116,"sku":"9780306826481","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6005183482297.jpg?v=1757503800"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tony-tetro.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}