A rare book "Apocalypse" with a cover by Salvador Dali was stolen from a private museum in France.
Quick Look
- One of the most expensive and heaviest books in the world, “Apocalypse” by Joseph Fauré with a cover by Salvador Dali, was stolen from a private museum in the commune of Issoire in France.
- The theft occurred on the night of October 4-5.
- The owner of the book called the act the destruction of French cultural heritage.
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Why It Matters
The book “Apocalypse” by Joseph Fauré with a cover by Salvador Dali is considered one of the most expensive and heaviest in the world. She exhibited at the urban center for contemporary art in Issoire, founded by the book's owner, Christian Karoutzos.
One of the most expensive and heaviest books in the world - "Apocalypse" by Joseph Fauré with a cover by Salvador Dali - was stolen from a private museum in the commune of Issoire in central France. Radio Ici reported this.
The owner of the book, Christian Karoutzos, called the work grandiose and masterful, unique. “France was killed this night, French cultural heritage was killed,” he said.
The book was exhibited at the city's contemporary art center, which Karoutzos also founded. She was kidnapped on the night of October 4-5.
Open Questions
- Who committed the theft?
- What is the current location of the book?
- Will there be a reward for returning?
- Are there any videos of the crime scene?







