November 8, special, 2000
CONTENTS:
Spiel, Robert E., Jr.
ART THEFT AND FORGERY INVESTIGATION: The Complete Field Manual.
The goal of this unique manual is to arm criminal investigators with tools and
weapons that are suitable and effective against art theft and forgery. The
author, with over 25 years' experience in the art theft investigation field,
presents comprehensive techniques, tips, and ideas to help dimish the level of
frustration experienced by criminal investigators required to handle the growing
number and magnitude of art crimes. The structure of the manual is simple and
direct. The first part guides the reader in the use of the text and introduces
the art world environment. The second part discusses the investigator's
interaction with the victim, including interviewing, crime scene investigation,
and identifying and developing suspects. Part three deals with offenders and
covers such topics as art theft methods, forgery techniques, methods of
distribution, and investigative countermeasures. The final section presents a
comprehensive review of solutions and recoveries, including chapters on legal
weapons, insurance and rewards, the use of experts, universal and variable
contact group classifications, object bulletins, art criminal photo albums,
informant development, undercover methods, unidentified victims, and recovery
and seizure of stolen or fake art. In addition, the book is complemented by an
extensive glossary and bibliographic resources. This exceptionally unique manual
is intended to function at an intensely practical level and is intended for both
study and immediate reference.