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The Art of Making Money: The Story of a Master Counterfeiter,Used
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Read Jason Kersten's posts on the Penguin Blog.The true story of a brilliant counterfeiter who "made" millions, outwitted the Secret Service, and was finally undone when he went in search of the one thing his forged money couldn't buy him: family.Art Williams spent his boyhood in a comfortable middleclass existence in 1970s Chicago, but his idyll was shattered when, in short order, his father abandoned the family, his bipolar mother lost her wits, and Williams found himself living in one of Chicago's worst housing projects. He took to crime almost immediately, starting with petty theft before graduating to robbing drug dealers. Eventually a man nicknamed "DaVinci" taught him the centuriesold art of counterfeiting. After a stint in jail, Williams emerged to discover that the Treasury Department had issued the most secure hundreddollar bill ever created: the 1996 New Note. Williams spent months trying to defeat various security features before arriving at a bill so perfect that even law enforcement had difficulty distinguishing it from the real thing. Williams went on to print millions in counterfeit bills, selling them to criminal organizations and using them to fund crosscountry spending sprees. Still unsatisfied, he went off in search of his longlost father, setting in motion a chain of betrayals that would be his undoing.In The Art of Making Money, journalist Jason Kersten details how Williams painstakingly defeated the antiforging features of the New Note, how Williams and his partnerincrime wife converted fake bills into legitimate tender at shopping malls all over America, and how they stayed one step ahead of the Secret Service until trusting the wrong person brought them all down. A compulsively readable story of how having it all is never enough, The Art of Making Money is a stirring portrait of the rise and inevitable fall of a modernday criminal mastermind.Watch a Video
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Art of Making Money' about? A: 'The Art of Making Money' recounts the true story of Art Williams, a master counterfeiter who made millions by forging money and evading law enforcement, ultimately seeking family amidst his criminal activities.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is written by journalist Jason Kersten, who provides a detailed account of Art Williams' life and counterfeiting exploits.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: This is a used book listed in good condition, suitable for readers looking for a compelling memoir.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include a gripping narrative of crime and deception, insights into counterfeiting techniques, and a portrayal of personal struggles and betrayals.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Art of Making Money' contains 304 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of the subject matter.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'The Art of Making Money' was published on May 4, 2010.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the memoirs category, providing a personal account of criminal life and experiences.
- Q: Can this book be suitable for research on counterfeiting? A: Yes, the book provides insights into counterfeiting methods and the challenges faced, making it a useful resource for those interested in the topic.
- Q: Is there any multimedia content related to the book? A: Yes, there is a video available that may provide additional insights into the book and its themes.