Amazing Art Mysteries: On the Trail of Notorious Fakers, Forgers, Thieves, and Smugglers
About this ebook
Art, mystery, and forensic science collide as readers go undercover to reveal the true stories behind history’s most daring heists, clever fakes, and unbelievable cover-ups. How did cat hair help catch a cunning forger? How did New Year’s fireworks help thieves pull off the perfect crime? And how do art detectives and curators across the globe nab the crooks, bust the fakes, and bring stolen treasure home? Readers dive into real science and use deductive reasoning to solve a slew of art crimes, learning to spot fakes and crack the clues. This highly readable deep dive is rich with engaging sidebars and a wealth of specific terms, as well as colorful illustrations and art images. DIY activities and challenges range from color matching and fingerprinting to creating a history-preserving time capsule. Back matter includes a glossary, About the Artists, and a selected bibliography.
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About the author
Heather Alexander is the acclaimed author of more than seventy works of fiction and nonfiction for children, including the award-winning A Child’s Introduction to . . . series, the Wallace and Grace early chapter book mystery series, the Welcome to Critter City picture books, and Haunted USA. In addition to writing, she works as a children’s book editor, packager, and literary scout. Heather Alexander divides her time between Los Angeles and New York.
Robbie Cathro loves bright colors, limited palettes, atmospheric textures, and layered characters, all of which are inspired by the animation he loves, the folktales he reads, and the small stories you find in the corner of your day-to-day life. He is the illustrator of Be Your Own Man by Jessica Sanders and the Danger Files series by Anna Crowley Redding. Robbie Cathro lives in Bristol, England.
