{"product_id":"nat-tate","title":"Nat Tate","description":"Author: Boyd, William\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780241988879\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin (General UK)\u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2020\u003cbr\u003ePages: 80\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 195mm x 128mm x 8mm\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003eThe infamous literary hoax that fooled the art world, with a new introduction by William Boyd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn January 8 1960, artist Nat Tate set out to burn his entire life's work. Four days later he jumped off a Staten Island ferry, killing himself. His body was never found. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen William Boyd published his biography of Abstract Expressionist Nat Tate, tributes poured in from a whole host of artists and critics in the New York art world. They toasted the troubled genius in a Manhattan launch party attended by David Bowie and Gore Vidal. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eBut Nat Tate never existed. The book was a hoax. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWill Boyd's biography of a fake artist is a brilliant probe into the politics of authenticity and reputation in the modern art scene. It is a playful and intelligent insight into the fascinating, often cryptic world of modern art.","brand":"Ships in 4 to 7 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41699555279006,"sku":"UBD-9780241988879","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/products\/9780241988879.jpg?v=1653305410","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/nat-tate","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}