Nancy Moses Libros

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.

The book highlights the stories of individuals who salvaged invaluable cultural treasures that risked being lost to humanity. While some, like Dr. Assad, pursued noble missions, others were driven by less altruistic motives such as profit, fame, or personal gain. Through these varied motivations, the narrative explores the complex nature of cultural preservation and the ethical dilemmas faced by those involved in rescuing artifacts.