As long as there have been people willing to believe the unbelievable, people have been duped. In the best storytelling tradition, readers can follow the tales of: * How the Nazis planned to destroy the British economy during World War II by flooding the world with millions of fake British banknotes * How an infamous radio broadcast had American citizens convinced that Martians were invading the country * How one of the 20th century's most elaborate scams--conducting tours to the lost Tasaday tribe in the Philippines--fooled the world's media and top scientists for nearly a decade. The author's fascination with the boldness and inventiveness of the swindlers, as well as their motives, makes for a compelling read. The stories instill a sense of disbelief, amusement and even grudging admiration for these ingenious scam artists who often (but not always) meet a bad end. Accompanied by graphic-style artwork, each tale offers a great escape for readers drawn to true stories presented in a lively fashion.
- ISBN13 9781554513512
- Publish Date 1 September 2011 (first published 1 August 2011)
- Publish Status Inactive
- Out of Print 27 January 2021
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Annick Press Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 160
- Language English