| The Forensic Comicologist: Insights from a Life in Comics Contributor(s): Newbold, Jamie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1476672679 ISBN-13: 9781476672670 Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc. OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Comics & Graphic Novels - Social Science | Popular Culture - Antiques & Collectibles | Comics |
| Dewey: 741.507 |
| LCCN: 2018017612 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 7" W x 9.9" (0.92 lbs) 270 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |