Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The data provided by Association for Research into Crimes against Art confirms that today art crime is the third largest enterprise of the criminal world bringing in up to 6 billion USD annually and being closely linked to international organized crime syndicates. The history of art crimes reveals cases of art looting during wars, illegal collection of artwork for private purposes, as well as its connection to international crime. This book provides an insight into the world of art crime, most scandalous art heists, adventurous thieves and their influence on cinema and literature.