abagnale, frank w.

"Known as "the Skywayman" and "the World's Greatest Con Artist," Frank Abagnale created a fantastic criminal career out of his petty crimes. He inspired the book Catch Me If You Can and the movie of the same name . . . The character that Abagnale inspired committed two daring escapes from custody, but in reality, Abagnale escaped only onec, from Cobb County Jail in Georgia. He was re-captured two days later. He was able to create a legitimate business out of his petty crimes"--Adapted from back cover.

Former con man Frank Abagnale, an authority on financial foul play, tells stories of the adventures he had while living the high life as a criminal.

Former con man Frank Abagnale, an authority on financial foul play, tells stories of the adventures he had while living the high life as a criminal.

Based on the true-life exploits of Frank Abagnale--a con man who impersonated an airline pilot, a lawyer, a pediatrician, a college professor, and an FBI agent.