Description
In 2009, a young American flautist and master fly-tier named Edwin Rist committed an audacious heist, stealing nearly 300 rare bird skins from the British Museum of Natural History—a crime that seemed almost impossible to comprehend. Kirk Wallace Johnson's gripping narrative follows his own obsessive investigation into this unlikely theft, exploring the intersection of art, obsession, and greed that drove a talented musician to commit such a brazen act. Through meticulous research and interviews, Johnson uncovers the shadowy world of competitive fly-tying, where collectors will stop at nothing to obtain the rarest feathers for their craft. This captivating true crime story is ultimately a meditation on human obsession and the lengths people will go to pursue their passions, no matter the cost. A fascinating exploration of crime, art, and the strange motivations that drive us, The Feather Thief reveals how one man's ambition unraveled a centuries-old institution's security.
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Thorndike Press Large Print
Published Jan 1, 2018
ISBN: 9781432853174
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First Published
2018
Language
eng
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