The Forger's Handbook (book)

The Forger’s Handbook is a comprehensive guide for art and document forgers, detailing techniques used to copy, alter, or produce counterfeit artworks, signatures, and historical documents. It covers methods for creating fake paintings, replicating signatures, and aging materials to deceive collectors and experts. The book also discusses detection techniques, both to identify forgeries and to understand how forgers operate. It’s often used by professionals in art authentication, law enforcement, or those studying forgery methods, providing an in-depth look at the skills and knowledge involved in the illicit trade of counterfeit artifacts.