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The Museum of Hoaxes
Boese, Alex
Published by Dutton Books, 2002
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Synopsis: Presents an entertaining collection of hundreds of documented historical hoaxes, pranks, deceptions, and stunts that have fooled the public from the Middle Ages to the present day, from Edgar Allan Poe's literary deception to P. T. Barnum, the master hoaxer, discussing the origin of April Fool's Day, providing a Gullibility Test, and more. 50,000 first printing.
About the Author: Alex Boese is a graduate student at the University of California at San Diego, where he is completing his doctoral dissertation. He is the creator and curator of www.museumofhoaxes.com, which began in 1997 as research notes for his dissertation. His website has received acclaim from Yahoo!, as well as USA Today and other newspapers around the world.
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Title: The Museum of Hoaxes
Publisher: Dutton Books
Publication Date: 2002
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket