Publishing Pathways Series; When there have been opportunites for profit from deception, there have always been people ready to engage in sharp practice and ready to perpetuate fakes and frauds. These essays throw light on some of the more shadowy areas of book trade history, revealing tricksters, villains -- even murderers -- who have practiced deception in the written and printed word, from 12th century to very recent times. "Fakes & Frauds" includes chapters on: "The Forgery of Printed Documents" by Nicolas Barker, "Forged Handwriting" by Tom Davis, and "Paper Pirates" by Michael Harris. This book also covers aspects of all the great forgers -- Wise, Prokosch, Hofmann and others. Co-published with St. Paul's Bibliographies.".

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Title: Fakes and Frauds; Varieties of Deception in Print and Manuscript
Publisher: Oak Knoll Press
Publication Date: 1996
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1884718310
ISBN 13: 9781884718311
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: New

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When there have been opportunites for profit from deception, there have always been people ready to engage in sharp practice and ready to perpetuate fakes and frauds. These essays throw light on some of the more shadowy areas of book trade history, revealing tricksters, villains -- even murderers -- who have practiced deception in the written and printed word, from 12th century to very recent times. "Fakes & Frauds" includes chapters on: "The Forgery of Printed Documents" by Nicolas Barker, "Forged Handwriting" by Tom Davis, and "Paper Pirates" by Michael Harris. This book also covers aspects of all the great forgers -- Wise, Prokosch, Hofmann and others. Co-published with St. Paul's Bibliographies."

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