

Providing a front-row seat to the inception, planning, and execution of the heist while offering a rare glimpse into the evolution of a crime-all narrated by one of the perpetrators in a darkly comic, action-packed, true-crime caper. American Animals ushers the reader along a gut-wrenching ride of adolescent self-destruction.

The story that unfolds is a gripping adventure of teenage rebellion, from page-turning meetings with black-market art dealers in Amsterdam to the opulent galleries of Christie’s auction house in Rockefeller Center. Disillusioned with freshman year of college and determined to escape from their mundane Middle-American existences, the three hatch a plan to steal millions of dollars’ worth of artwork and rare manuscripts from a university museum. “One of the biggest art heists in FBI history.” - The Times of LondonĪmerican Animals is a coming-of-age crime memoir centered around three childhood friends: Warren, Spencer, and Eric. “They are the young people, the people with the idealism, the passion, the courage to do something interesting with their lives: an act of daring almost artistic in its originality. See search resultsfor this author Eric Borsuk(Author) 4.1 out of 5 stars33 ratings See all formats and editions Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. “A rare book heist that Danny Ocean may have applauded-except for one mistake.” - Vanity Fair American Animals: A Memoir Audio CD by Eric Borsuk (Author) Visit Amazon's Eric Borsuk Page Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The Hollywood Reporter A rare book heist that. “One of the most esoteric and far-fetched crimes in 21st-century annals.” - The Hollywood Reporter AS SEEN IN THE MAJOR MOTION PICTURE One of the most esoteric and farfetched crimes in 21st century annals.
