The Forensic Comicologist
| Author | : Jamie Newbold |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 271 |
| Release | : 2018-07-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781476631226 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1476631220 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (220 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Forensic Comicologist by : Jamie Newbold
Download or read book The Forensic Comicologist written by Jamie Newbold and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-07-06 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A childhood comic book fan turned comic book retailer, the author soon discovered the prevalence of scams in the world of comics collecting. This book is his tutorial on how to collect wisely and reduce risks. Drawing on skills learned from twenty years with the San Diego Police Department and as a Comic-Con attendee since 1972, he covers in detail the history and culture of collecting comic books and describes the pitfalls, including common deceptions of grading and pricing, as well as theft, and mail and insurance fraud.
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