Seven Days in the Art World Description "An indelible portrait of a peculiar society." ―VogueSarah Thornton's vivid ethnography―an international hit, now available in twenty translations―reveals the inner workings of the sophisticated subcultures that make up the contemporary art world. In a series of day-in-the-life narratives set in New York, Los Angeles, London, Basel, Venice, and Tokyo, Seven Days in the Art World explores the dynamics of creativity, taste, status, money, and the search for meaning in life. 8 illustrations Read more Features: Product Details: Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; 1st edition (November 2, 2009) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 320 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 039333712X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 29 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches Best Sellers Rank: #105,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #20 in Business of Art Reference #248 in Arts & Photography Criticism #431 in Art History (Books) #20 in Business of Art Reference #248 in Arts & Photography Criticism