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Dumb Money
The Major Motion Picture, Based on the Bestselling Novel Previously Published as the Antisocial Network
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*Now a major movie starring Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Shailene Woodley, Sebastian Stan and Nick Offerman*
The GameStop Short Squeeze and the Ragtag Group of Amateur Traders that Brought Wall Street to its Knees.
GameStop VS Wall Street
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Dumb Money, authored by the bestselling writer Ben Mezrich, narrates the fascinating tale of a revolution that sent shockwaves through the heart of Wall Street. This extraordinary account follows a motley group of amateur investors who, united by a common cause, managed to challenge the giants of the financial world. Springing from the lively and meme-filled subreddit forum WallStreetBets, this is a true underdog story that defies all expectations and unfolds with nail-biting tension.
The story begins in an unlikely place – an online community where diverse individuals from various walks of life share investment tips, joke about their financial losses, and post diamond hand emojis. It's here that they stumble upon a precarious opportunity in GameStop, a struggling video-game retailer. Seizing the moment, these retail investors embark on a high-stakes gamble that sees them amassing overnight fortunes, while simultaneously inflicting staggering losses on a leading Wall Street hedge fund.
Mezrich's writing captures the essence of this financial David versus Goliath saga with pulse-pounding prose that grips readers from beginning to end. The narrative delves deep into the lives and personalities of the key players, painting a vivid picture of the forces at play. Readers will be captivated by the volatile swings of the financial market, the intense corporate drama, and the unexpected heroes and heroines who emerged during one of the most tumultuous weeks in financial history.
Formerly published as The Antisocial Network, Dumb Money not only explores the events surrounding the GameStop short squeeze but also sheds light on the broader implications of this financial phenomenon. With detailed insights and previously unseen perspectives, Mezrich offers a compelling look at a moment in time that could signal a shift in the balance of financial power. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the potential future of the financial establishment and the power of collective action in the digital age.
Now adapted into a major motion picture starring Seth Rogen, Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Shailene Woodley, Sebastian Stan, and Nick Offerman, Dumb Money is a riveting, unputdownable account of how a disparate group of amateur traders managed to turn Wall Street on its head, making history in the process.
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Dumb Money by Ben Mezrich is praised for transforming real-life events into compelling narratives. The book vividly tells the story of the GameStop short squeeze through the experiences of amateur investors, capturing the drama and personalities involved. It is described as an entertaining account of a significant financial upheaval.
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ISBN: 9780008497033
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Edition: Film tie-in edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 288
About the Author
Ben Mezrich graduated magna cum laude from Harvard in 1991. He has published twelve books, including the New York Times bestsellers The Accidental Billionaires, which was adapted into the Academy Award-winning film The Social Network, and Bringing Down the House, which has sold more than 1.5 million copies in twelve languages and became the basis for the Kevin Spacey movie 21. Mezrich has also published the national bestsellers Sex on the Moon, Ugly Americans, Rigged, and Busting Vegas. He lives in Boston.
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