A handbook designed to guide you, help you avoid mistakes, and let you enjoy the experience—while setting you on the path to becoming an expert collector. Composed of nineteen chapters, the book explores every aspect needed to become familiar with the world of art collecting: the motivations that drive people to purchase artworks, the initial fears of those who don’t know where to begin or whom to trust, the role of galleries, and the purpose of art fairs. Finally, it covers many practical aspects as well, from taxation and certificates of authenticity to the importance of the frames we choose to protect our acquisitions.