{"product_id":"fakes-and-scoundrels-9798295830624","title":"Fakes And Scoundrels","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Gary Lynn Hendershott\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Gary Lynn Hendershott\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Gary Lynn Hendershott\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Investments \u0026amp; Securities - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFakes and Scoundrels is a hard-hitting, real-world guide to the hidden dangers of collecting art and historical collectibles. Drawing from over fifty years of firsthand experience, Gary Lynn Hendershott exposes the fraud, deception, and financial traps that exist in an unregulated, multi-billion-dollar market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom auction house schemes and fake artifacts to insurance fraud, legal battles, and international repatriation disputes, this book reveals the realities most collectors never see until it's too late. Through personal stories, insider knowledge, and practical advice, the author equips collectors, investors, dealers, and museums with the tools needed to protect themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, this guide offers critical insight into authenticity, ownership, and risk. It is not just a warning, it is a survival manual for navigating a world where fortunes can be made... or lost.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gary Lynn Hendershott","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":47883560222871,"sku":"9798295830624","price":2407.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798295830624.webp?v=1781102574","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/fakes-and-scoundrels-9798295830624","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}