Philadelphia Antiques Show 2016_

Meet the Author Q : Q : A : A : Yourbook ispart detectivestory, part philosophicalmusing about ethics and law. It raises very provocative questions about the rightful owners of the world’s cultural treasures. I set out towritea seriesofmysteries set inmuseums—one of my favorite types of books. But, somewhere along the way, the book started writing itself, and ledme into a very dark direction. I came to realize that artworks, antiquities, manuscripts, and other cultural objects are filled with emotional resonance; they embody the soul of a culture. Their safety is a matter of the highest importance. Who should own the world’s cultural treasures? There’s no single answer to this question. Instead, we ought to remember that we are stewards of the earth—not just of the natural environment, but also of the legacy of mankind. Unless we are good stewards, this legacy can become easily lost. Nancy Moses was interviewed by Rachel Dukeman, Managing Editor of Twenty5Square Magazine , greater Center City’s magazine. Nancy Moses’ award-winning book, Lost in the Museum: Hidden Treasures and the Stories They Tell , grew out of her experience directing Philadelphia’s History Museum at the Atwater Kent. Her new book, Stolen Smuggled, Sold: On the Hunt for Cultural Treasures is available on Amazon.com (visit: goo.gl/1Kfxl6 ) or through Rowman & Littlefield at Rowman.com. “A riveting look at the backstory of what’s in your local museum.” — The Library Journal Sunday, April 17 at 1 PM Signed books available for purchase after her talk. Free with show admission. ✷ 97 ✷