Forrest Fenn: Maverick Art Dealer and Perilous Treasure Legacy
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The Thrill of the Chase" by Forrest Fenn - This self-published memoir contains a six-stanza poem with nine cryptic clues to the whereabouts of a million-dollar treasure chest, and is also peppered with subtle hints to help decode the poem.
- "Who Can You Trust" by Rachel Botsman - This book was mentioned in the context of trust being a "confident relationship with the unknown" and a "social glue" that enables exchange and cooperation.
People Mentioned
- Sarah O'Connor (Financial Times columnist) - She will be speaking with Tim Harford at the Bristol Festival of Economics about what happens when robots come for jobs.
- Elmyr de Hory - One of the most successful art fraudsters of all time, known for forging over a thousand pieces by modern masters like Picasso and Matisse.
- John Connally (Former Texas Governor) - He teamed up with Forrest Fenn to buy a cache of de Hory's forged paintings.
- Steve Martin - A celebrity who visited and stayed at Forrest Fenn's gallery.
- Cher - A celebrity who visited and stayed at Forrest Fenn's gallery.
- Robert Redford - A customer of Forrest Fenn's gallery.
- Steven Spielberg - Bought a Charles Russell bronze from Forrest Fenn.
- Ethel Kennedy (Widow of Bobby Kennedy) - Recommended Fenn Galleries to Andy Williams.
- Andy Williams (Singer) - Visited Forrest Fenn's gallery based on Ethel Kennedy's recommendation.
- Ralph Lauren (Fashion Designer) - A friend of Forrest Fenn who visited him.
Organizations & Institutions
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline - Mentioned as a resource for support for those suffering emotional distress or suicidal thoughts.
- Bristol Festival of Economics - An event where Tim Harford and Sarah O'Connor will be appearing live.
- Lehman Brothers - An investment bank whose collapse in 2008 triggered a global financial crisis, which influenced Forrest Fenn's decision to launch his treasure hunt.
- Collected Works - A small bookstore in Santa Fe where Forrest Fenn delivered a thousand copies of his memoir, "The Thrill of the Chase."
Websites & Online Resources
- timharford.com - The website for Tim Harford, where a full list of sources for Cautionary Tales can be found.