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Forgers, fakers, and publisher-pirates
"This exhibition catalogue accompanies an in-house exhibition hosted at the University of Alberta’s Bruce Peel Special Collections from September 2025 to March 2026. Featuring rare books primarily from the Peel Library in Edmonton, Alberta, this book delves into the intriguing world of book and...
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| Document Type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Edmonton, Alberta
: Bruce Peel Special Collections
, 2025
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| Author Notes: | Linda Quirk |
| Summary: | "This exhibition catalogue accompanies an in-house exhibition hosted at the University of Alberta’s Bruce Peel Special Collections from September 2025 to March 2026. Featuring rare books primarily from the Peel Library in Edmonton, Alberta, this book delves into the intriguing world of book and document forgery, revealing the diverse methods employed by both notorious and lesser-known individuals. Over centuries, experts and authors have crafted elaborate illusions of identity, ranging from carefully chosen pseudonyms to fabricated ethnicities and fraudulent credentials. This catalogue uncovers these fascinating deceptions and explores the shadowy realm of publishing piracy. "Forgers, Fakers, and Publisher-Pirates" aims to equip readers with a heightened awareness to navigate a world where discerning information from misinformation is an ever-growing challenge."-- |
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| Item Description: | Catalogue of an exhibition held at the University of Alberta’s Bruce Peel Special Collections from September 2025 to March 2026 Includes bibliographical references |
| Physical Description: | 116 Seiten |
| ISBN: | 9781551955261 |
