Thomas James Wise Thomas James Wise (1859-1937) was an English book collector, bibliographer, and forger. He was known for his extensive collection of literature and his controversial activities in the literary world. Wise's involvement in literary forgeries and decepive practices tarnished his reputation, but his contributions to bibliography and book collecting are still recognized. In his later years, Wise's fraudulent activities were exposed, leading to a significant impact on the world of rare books and manuscripts. Read More Read Less