All That Glitters

Service95 Recommends is the home of the books we love and reviews from our contributors. All That Glitters by Orlando Whitfield is a story of greed, fraud, and betrayal set in the world of art. When a business partner is arrested and charged with fraud, Whitfield's life changes forever. 

What We Say: “In June 2020, Orlando Whitfield’s former business partner and friend Inigo Philbrick was arrested on the Pacific island of Vanuatu, and charged for his part in one of the biggest art frauds in history. What follows is a glimpse into the murky world of the secondary art market, with forensic examination of the greed and dubious financial morals that drive it.” - Maria Padget

What They Say: “The art world revealed in this delicious, sharp and often breathtaking memoir is one of excess and illusion those of us outside it can barely imagine, and Whitfield unveils it nimbly and wisely. Funny, juicy, wistful and sad, it's destined to be one of the books of 2024” - Megan Nolan 

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Maria Padget is Service95 Book Club Director