In a stunning turn of events, a treasure trove of rare books stolen from the Long Island home of a former Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) president has been recovered decades after the heist. The priceless collection, which includes works by renowned authors such as James Joyce and Ernest Hemingway, was taken in the 1970s by a group of thieves who broke into the estate of Thomas Hoving, the MoMA president at the time. The stolen books were thought to be lost forever, but authorities have now tracked down the majority of the collection, which is expected to be returned to its rightful owner. The recovery of these rare books is a major victory for art and book lovers alike, and sheds new light on the often-mysterious world of art theft.
Rare books stolen from ex-MoMA president's Long Island home recovered decades later CBS News
