Paige Williams, New Yorker Magazine staff writer, discusses her new book "The Dinosaur Artist" her in-depth 7-year odyssey uncovering the history and hidden world of the high-end fossil trade. The book travels from the Land of Lakes, Florida to one of the most remote places on earth, the Gobi desert in Mongolia. She follows the story from high-end auction house sales to the final consequences of dealing in illegal dinosaur bones. A fascinating podcast of how Paige became interested in the fossil trade and followed every lead no matter where it lead or how long it took. Understand the tenaciousness and serious reporting required to publish a significant book on a unique and compelling subject.

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