The Life of One of the Most Famous Counterfeiters

The Life of One of the Most Famous Counterfeiters
Author Jason Kersten
The Life of One of the Most Famous Counterfeiters
Author Jason Kersten

The Life of One of the Most Famous Counterfeiters

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Alison Cuddy talks with author and journalist Jason Kersten about his book, The Art of Making Money: The Story of a Master Counterfeiter, about Art Williams, one of history’s most nortorious counterfeiters. The book details Williams’ childhood on the South Side of Chicago and the specialized tricks he used to fabricate millions.

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Event:
Kersten will read from his book The Art of Making Money
Tonight, Wednesday, June 17
Borders bookstore on State Street in downtown Chicago