Fakers, Forgers & Phoneys by M Magnusson
Offers an exploration of the shadowy world of deception and counterfeiting. This collection contains 16 case studies that reveal: how a house-painter-cum-art-restorer fooled the art world and became a national TV celebrity in 1979; the identity of the person who fabricated the 'missing link' human skull; and more.
"A lighthearted and entertaining book.. well-researched" The Guardian "Intriguing (Critic's Choice)" Daily Mail "Magnusson is a genial host even on paper, mixing clear expositions with twinkle-eyed knuckle raps for the knaves" New Statesman "A vastly entertaining anthology ... impressively researched and wonderfully well-written" BBC Focus "A brisk, fascinating and delightful volume" Scotland on Sunday
Magnus Magnusson KBE was born in Reykjavik in 1929 and came with his family to Edinburgh at the age of nine months. Prior to his death in January 2007, he had a distinguished career in broadcasting, journalism, historical and archaeological research, Icelandic and Old Norse studies, and environmental affairs.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845962104 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845962109 |
| Title | Fakers, Forgers & Phoneys |
| Author | M Magnusson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2007-02-01 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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