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About this Book

Format:Trade Paperback

Dimensions:256 Pages, 5.1 x 7.85 x 0.75 IN

Published:January 4, 2001

Publisher:Penguin Usa

The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10:0140143459
ISBN - 13:9780140143454

From Our Editors

For fiction, there was Bonfire of the Vanities. For reality, there's Michael Lewis' Liar's Poker. This is the fascinating insider's account of what really happens on Wall Street. We're not talking about the movie Wall Street, starring Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas, but the actual place! This irreverent and hilarious birds-eye view of Wall Street's heyday will appeal to anyone intrigued by the allure of million dollar deals. Go behind the scenes and discover for yourself what really happens when money trades hands.

About the Author

Michael Lewis is the author of several books including the international bestsellers "Liar's Poker"&"The New New Thing". He lives in Paris.

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Format	List Price	Online Price
Audio Book (CD)	$21.00	$16.80

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GREAT BOOK AND A MUST READ!!!!

2 years ago

Michael Lewis did a great job in writing a short and funny story about his experiences on Wall Street. It is a great read for those that are just starting out in the industry as it is full of information and tips.
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Kenyon Tse
Great book!

8 years ago

This book gives you a great insider look into Wall Street without going into all the technical jargon often found with business books. This is a novel, not a technical manual. But at the same time, this is a real-life of how a person went from being at a banquet with Queen Elizabeth to the trading floor at Solomon Smith Barney. Great book for someone who just wants to get a taste of the happenings on Wall Street!
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Greg White
Looking for a job on the street? Read this book!

9 years ago

Looking for a job on the street in the 21st century? Read about the gluttony of 1980's Wall Street at Salomon Bros. and have a good laugh. Mike Lewis puts it all into perspective in his insightful, humourous, easy-to-read, first book. Learn a few tricks of the trade, or just a few good tricks. The chapter on mortgage backed securities (MBS) is the only slow part, but don't skip ahead you might learn something.
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Dr. Jett Rink
Liars Poker

9 years ago

How many books have you read more than once? This book is great. This book is funny. It is also a quick read.

Do it. Find out about wallstreet. These charactors are great.
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James Burron
Required Reading for Brokers and Their Clients

9 years ago

Solly (Solomon Brothers brokerage firm) in 1986 was a hot-bed of action for young, rich brokers. If you're looking at the industry you should know its past (which, interestingly, is also some firm's present) management culture. And if you're thinking of hiring a broker you should know what happens on the inside.

Since the 1987 Correction (or Crash, depending on if you were invested or not at that time) and the rise of discount and e-brokers these days of the full-service stockbroker… + read more
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