Cet auteur explore le monde intrigant du crime lié aux livres rares, en s'appuyant sur son expertise en tant que conservateur de livres juridiques rares. Son travail met en lumière les procédures judiciaires et les motivations derrière ces vols inhabituels, offrant aux lecteurs une perspective unique. Grâce à une recherche méticuleuse, il révèle les récits complexes entourant les trésors littéraires volés. L'auteur est animé par une profonde fascination pour l'histoire et les subtilités des crimes impliquant des livres rares.
Tells the story of Robert Kindred's brazen theft of irreplaceable antique illustrations and maps from academic libraries across the US - a crime spree that left the irredeemable wreck of countless rare books in its wake. Travis McDade's account of Kindred's pillaging and the paper trail that led to his capture unfolds with the drama of a true crime page-turner.
The Insider, the FBI, and the Looting of the Kenyon College Library
Struggling with financial issues, David Breithaupt finds a unique opportunity with unsupervised access to a prestigious special collections library. This setting becomes a pivotal backdrop for his journey as an aspiring writer, intertwining his personal challenges with the wealth of resources available to him. The narrative explores themes of ambition, creativity, and the transformative power of literature in the face of adversity.