One of the most influential art collectors of our time and founder of the global advertising agency, Charles Saatchi reveals his opinions on collecting, artists, dealers, advertising and investing in art with unflinching honesty. Famously reclusive, he has answered questions asked to him by journalists, critics and the general public about the art world and his personal life. The book?s release coincides with the BBC 2 broadcast of Saatchi?s Best of British.
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Charles Saatchi founded the Saatchi & Saatchi advertising agency in 1970, which quickly grew to become the largest in the world. He started collecting art at about the same time and opened his first public gallery, a 30,000 sq. ft. ex-paint factory in Boundary Road, London, in 1985. His new gallery occupying the 70,000 sq. ft. Duke of York HQ in Kings Road, London opened in October 2008.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got the book to try to figure out how to sell Charles some of my art. For artists, this book is a chainsaw through the jungle. Direct, funny, brutal, hopeful. A quick read, where information trumps style and smugness.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By T. C. Hin
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A relatively interesting interview with Saatchi, but I wouldnt expect this to be published as a book... probably something that should be published on an art magazine instead. Not worth the cost.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Before reading this book, I did not think much of Saatchi. After reading this delightful book, I think that he is very funny, and smart. I love his short to the point answers to some good as well as silly questions.This is a fast, very satisfying read that left me laughing. I recommend it highly. By the way, I am a professional artist and sculptor, so I understood the storie and humor behind his words.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Who Cares
THis is a ridiculous book, and will be of interest only to Charles Saatchi and those who worship him.
Published on April 11, 2010 by Stephen J. Millner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mary's Fine Art
I hated the ecotistical mood the author used. My wife, however, loved it. She is the artist and tho book was meant for her. Subsequently you get a high rating and I HIT THE MARK.
Published on February 3, 2010 by John P. Grden
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting insight into the mind of the enigmatic Charles Saatchi
This is a fun and illuminating read for anyone who would like to know about some of Saatchi's opinions about art and the art world in general. I like Saatchi's sense of humor. Read more
Published on January 18, 2010 by R. Jacobi
3.0 out of 5 stars
shabby production
SAATCHI IS MARVELOUS, EVERYTHING HE SAYS SUPER,
BUT THE BOOK I RECEIVED MUST BE A REJECTED COPY
BECAUSE PAGES 105 TO 120 ARE MISSING..... Read more
BUT THE BOOK I RECEIVED MUST BE A REJECTED COPY
BECAUSE PAGES 105 TO 120 ARE MISSING..... Read more
Published on December 19, 2009 by M. T. Portela
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