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Ted Gioia
Jan 01, 2000
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Imagine a novel about a painter who believes forgery may be more authentic than creating original works of art. Surround him with corrupt critics and dealers. Add supporting stories about a cleric suffering a crisis of faith, a writer struggling with the demands of experimental fiction, and other victims of modern urban life who embrace various forms of…

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