The Dealer Is The Devil
Art, Design & Photography Biography & Memoir History
Adrian Newstead’s The Dealer Is the Devil lifts the curtain on Australia’s booming Indigenous art market, tracing four decades of passion, profit and controversy. This 2014 illustrated paperback blends memoir, art history and true-crime flair to show how canvases from remote communities became some of the world’s most prized contemporary works.
Collectors value this copy for its personal touch: the author has signed and warmly inscribed the title page, making it a standout gift or reference piece. Generous sketches and photographs illuminate the stories behind landmark sales, infamous forgeries and the dealers who shaped the trade.
Ex libris stamps appear discreetly inside, and only light page marks hint at careful reading. At 480 pages, the book remains a sturdy, shelf-ready resource for young adults, students or seasoned investors curious about Australian art, culture and economic history.
Keywords like Adrian Newstead signed edition, Indigenous Australian art market, and illustrated art history ensure this copy surfaces quickly for collectors and scholars alike.
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