This is a book about authentic fakes, admirable forgeries, and imagined representations of tainted reality: things that are less than meet the eye. Through nine questionable cultural treasures, readers meet those who make, sell, and buy fakes, and through these, explore their own views about what's real, what's fake, and why they should care.

About the Author
Hon. Nancy Moses is an award winning author, media producer, and former museum director who writes about iconic cultural treasures and the provocative issues they raise. She is a fellow at the American University of Rome and chair of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.


Book Information
ISBN 9781442274433
Author Nancy Moses
Format Hardback
Page Count 216
Imprint Rowman & Littlefield
Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
Weight(grams) 485g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 162mm * 20mm