"Tells the story with the gripping pace of a true-crime 'Ocean's Eleven.'" The New York Post The Antwerp Diamond Center was one of the most secure buildings in the world. With hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of diamonds stored in its subterranean vault, it had to be. Located in the heart of Belgium's ultra-secure Antwerp Diamond District, it benefited from two police stations, armed patrols, extensive video surveillance, and vehicle barriers securing an area where 80 percent of the world's diamonds traded hands. ...
Read More
"Tells the story with the gripping pace of a true-crime 'Ocean's Eleven.'" The New York Post The Antwerp Diamond Center was one of the most secure buildings in the world. With hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of diamonds stored in its subterranean vault, it had to be. Located in the heart of Belgium's ultra-secure Antwerp Diamond District, it benefited from two police stations, armed patrols, extensive video surveillance, and vehicle barriers securing an area where 80 percent of the world's diamonds traded hands. But on February 15, 2003, a band of skilled Italian thieves -- fronted by the charming Leonardo Notarbartolo, who spent over two years clandestinely casing the building -- subverted every one of the Diamond Center's defenses and made off with a record amount of loot. Experts estimate they got away with nearly half a billion dollars in diamonds, cash and other valuables. They'd pulled off the biggest heist in history--everybody loves diamonds and they now had more than any thief before them. The robbers did it with stealth and smarts; no one was hurt or even threatened during what was quickly labeled the largest diamond heist in history. The bandits -- members of a group of professional thieves known as "The School of Turin" -- used cunning in lieu of violence, successfully evading security cameras, thwarting an array of electronic sensors, and penetrating a vault protected by a double-locked foot-thick steel door. Even when the police zeroed in on who committed the crime, how it was done remained a mystery, like something out of a heist movie or TV show. Flawless is a fast-paced global scavenger hunt uncovering the truth behind the daring Valentine's Day weekend heist. Tracking clues, sources, and documents throughout Europe -- from seedy caf???s in Turin, Italy to sleek diamond offices in Antwerp, Belgium -- authors Scott Selby and Greg Campbell retrace Notarbartolo's careful discovery of the building's security flaws. They recreate the heist and its aftermath -- detailing how the thieves brilliantly neutralized each element of the security protecting the Diamond Center's vault while inviting the readers into the secretive world of diamonds and diamond dealing. The result is a thrilling ride through the better-than-fiction heist of the century. "Like a diamond, this true-life caper is clear, colorful, and brilliant." Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Fans of caper books and movies will be in seventh heaven." Booklist (starred review)
Read Less
Add this copy of Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History to cart. $7.50, like new condition, Sold by Booksup rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Laguna Niguel, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Union Square Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in fine dust jacket. Book like new. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 319 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white, Line drawings, black & white, Maps. Audience: General/trade.
Add this copy of Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History to cart. $14.19, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Union Square Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History to cart. $20.40, good condition, Sold by KeepsBooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Wilmington, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Union Square Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Size: 6x1x9; EX-LIBRARY copy with usual markings. Dust jacket in protective mylar. Rough area on first page from sticker removal. Text unmarked. Good solid copy. Ships Next Business Day.
Add this copy of Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History to cart. $20.59, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brownstown, MI, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Union Square Press.
Add this copy of Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History to cart. $20.59, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Union Square Press.
Add this copy of Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History to cart. $20.59, good condition, Sold by Seattle Goodwill rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Union Square Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
Add this copy of Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History to cart. $20.59, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Union Square Press.
Add this copy of Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History to cart. $20.59, fair condition, Sold by Valleys Books & More rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Roanoke, VA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Union Square Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. The dust jacket shows normal wear and tear. This hardback book shows normal wear and tear. The edges of the pages have markings, spots, or stains. The pages show normal wear and tear and/or folded (dog-ear) pages. Shipped to you from Goodwill of the Valleys, Roanoke VA. Thank you for your support!
Add this copy of Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History to cart. $21.14, good condition, Sold by Goodwill rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn Park, MN, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Union Square Press.
Add this copy of Flawless: Inside the Largest Diamond Heist in History to cart. $21.46, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2023 by Scott Andrew Selby.
