The idol thief: the true story of the looting of India's temples
Vijay Kumar, S.
The idol thief: the true story of the looting of India's temples - New Delhi Juggernaut Books 2018 - xx, 225 Hardbound
This is the true story of how antiques dealer Subhash Kapoor, whose pieces can be seen in every major museum of the world, was caught for idol theft. From complicit police officers to corrupt museum officials to jilted girlfriends and secret inscriptions on centuries-old idols, this book has it all.
978-93-8622-882-6
India-Temples
India-Idols
Non-Fic/Kum
The idol thief: the true story of the looting of India's temples - New Delhi Juggernaut Books 2018 - xx, 225 Hardbound
This is the true story of how antiques dealer Subhash Kapoor, whose pieces can be seen in every major museum of the world, was caught for idol theft. From complicit police officers to corrupt museum officials to jilted girlfriends and secret inscriptions on centuries-old idols, this book has it all.
978-93-8622-882-6
India-Temples
India-Idols
Non-Fic/Kum