Nick Wilding: How to Forge a Rare Book

<p>Join the Friends of the Institute as they bring you what will surely be a page-turner in words. Nick Wilding, faculty member at Georgia State University, is a historian with expertise on Galileo Galilei (the famous astronomer) and the history of books. Hear Wilding describe how he revealed a fake book, supposedly by Galileo, already accepted as authentic. In today’s world of sophisticated fabrication and technology, Wilding’s knowledge of early manuscripts and discerning eye led to the unraveling of this remarkable story.</p>
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<p>Reserve your ticket at <a href="https://tickets.artsmia.org/">artsmia.org</a> or by calling 612.870.6323. Tickets are available for Friends members on November 15, and the general public on November 17.</p>
