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Bernardini wrote in a letter filed to the judge in 2023 that he still wanted to believe he was part of the industry, even though the industry did not seem to want him, having never landed the plum job as a literary agent or scout he so desired.
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Filippo Bernardini wrote in a 2023 letter to the judge that he still wanted to feel part of the publishing industry, despite not securing his desired role as a literary agent or scout.
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- Miguel Salazar
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- ab7e8467-70e0-466e-a156-2210d3172c4b
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- September 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM (2 weeks ago)
- Last Updated
- September 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM (2 weeks ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/25/books/filippo-bernardini-manuscript-thief-publishing-scam.html
This article details the story of Filippo Bernardini, who scammed the book publishing industry for years. It covers his methods and the impact of his actions.
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