The contemporary art market moves at a dizzying pace, brimming with art fairs, exhibitions and emerging artists who spark a desire to take up collecting.

However, venturing into this world without a clear guide can be overwhelming. A Poor Collector’s Guide to Buying Great Art serves as a practical, reliable and accessible compass for those who wish to acquire valuable works but are unfamiliar with the mechanics of purchasing, the unwritten codes of galleries or the reliability of valuations.

The book offers a transparent guide to taking those first steps, distinguishing personal taste from passing fads, conducting selective searches with discernment, and finding reliable intermediaries.

An indispensable educational tool for enjoying the buying process and making informed decisions without compromising artistic sensibility.

Key features:

• Format: Full-colour hardback.
• Pages: 192 pages.
• Language: English.