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Meet the Author: Jonathan Lopez
Written by Barbara T. on 03/19/2009
On Wednesday, April 1st at 7 p.m., author Jonathan Lopez will be here to talk about his book The Man Who Made Vermeers: Unvarnishing the Legend of Master Forger Han van Meegeren.
The Man Who Made Vermeers is an absorbing account of the van Meegeren legend, that of a folk hero for duping the Nazi leader Hermann Goering with a fake Vermeer. This book, by Jonathan Lopez (pictured above), is considered groundbreaking...the real story of the world's most famous art forger. “In his thoughtful and elegantly written account - which he calls 'a liar’s biography' - Jonathan Lopez gives the story unexpected depth. Van Meegeren is exposed not merely as an unprincipled peddler of phony masterpieces but as an opportunist with Nazi convictions . . . Mr. Lopez is steeped in the literature of the period and it shows to fine effect.” -The New York Sun
“One of the most audacious careers in the annals of art fraud - a journey superbly etched by Jonathan Lopez in his absorbing history 'The Man Who Made Vermeers.' ” - Salon.com
A book signing will follow the presentation. Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served.
Please join us!This Meet the Author program is a One Book, One Community event.
Additional parking for evening and weekend Library programs on Thorndal Circle (behind Nielsen's).
 Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien, Connecticut, 06820-5419 · 203-655-1234Directions and Contact Information. Twitter: darienlibrary. AIM & Y!M: deweydarien. |
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