The International Art Markets: The Essential Guide for Collectors and Investors

"Art as an asset offers good long-term returns, an attractive risk and return profile, counter cyclical properties with regards to the wider economy and international marketability" ("Business Week," 4/2/2009). So in the current climate, if we want to invest "for the love of money, not art" where do we get knowledgeable advice?

We can turn to "The International Art Markets" which assesses art's potential as an investment class on a country-by-country basis and is designed for collectors and investors looking to broaden their knowledge of the global market for art investment -- including history, buying patterns, and future trends for many countries around the world. Locally-based experts supplement James Goodwin's extensive knowledge of world art markets.