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Paola Bertucci, "In the Land of Marvels: Science, Fabricated Realities, and Industrial Espionage in the Age of the Grand Tour" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2023)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Fabrication and Identity in Historical Print Culture

This chapter explores the historical book trade and the influential role of figure Pivante in the publication of Italy's first encyclopedic dictionary. It draws parallels between Pivante's exaggerated claims and modern social media practices, highlighting the enduring prevalence of narrative curation and fabrication across time.

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