"In this eye-opening memoir . . . a distinguished auctioneer and art dealer . . . provides a lively account of his flashy career and today's soaring art market." — Publishers Weekly"Simon de Pury's mission is to bring beauty to all people. This book is a wild ride that will get you hooked on art." —Russell Simmons"Simon's boundless energy is unparalleled. He transforms the auction house from a marketplace t...

Just as William Goldman, the ultimate screenwriter, took us inside Hollywood, Simon de Pury, the ultimate art player, will take us inside an even more secretive business, whose staggering prices, famous collectors, and high crimes are front page news almost every day. The former Chairman of Sotheby's Europe, the former owner of Sotheby's rival Phillips de Pury, and currently a London-based dealer and advisor to great collectors around the world, Simon has one of the highest profiles of any...