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The Antisocial Network

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The Antisocial Network by Ben Mezrich delves into the fascinating events surrounding the GameStop stock frenzy that captivated the financial world. The book explores how a group of amateur traders banded together on social media to challenge Wall Street's norms, leading to unexpected financial upheaval and cultural impact. Through compelling narratives, Mezrich unpacks the motivations and dynamics behind this unprecedented market event.
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You might enjoy this intriguing book if you're fascinated by tales of financial upheaval and are curious about the inner workings of Wall Street and social media's influence on the market. The narrative dives into a real-life event that combines high-stakes drama and innovative financial strategies, capturing the excitement of a David-versus-Goliath battle in the financial world. This engaging read appeals to those who are interested in the intersection of finance, technology, and culture.

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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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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.

Bestselling author Ben Mezrich offers a gripping, beat-by-beat account of how a loosely affiliated group of private investors and internet trolls took down one of the biggest hedge funds on Wall Street, firing the first shot in a revolution that threatens to upend the financial establishment.

It started on a subreddit forum called WallStreetBets – a meme-filled, freewheeling place where a disparate group of investors shared their shoot-the-moon investment tips, laughed about big losses, and posted diamond hand emojis. Until some members noticed an opportunity in GameStop – a flailing bricks-and-mortar video game retailer – and somehow rode a rocket ship to tens of millions of dollars in earnings overnight, simultaneously triggering unfathomable losses for one of the most respected funds on the street.

In thrilling, pulse-pounding prose, Dumb Money (previously published as The Antisocial Network) offers a fascinating, never-before-seen glimpse at the outsize personalities, dizzying swings, corporate drama, and underestimated American heroes and heroines who captivated the world during one of the most volatile weeks in financial history. It’s the amazing story of what just happened – and where we go from here.

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The Antisocial Network by Ben Mezrich is praised for its engaging, cinematic storytelling, as highlighted by the New York Times. The Wall Street Journal commends Mezrich for his ability to weave the intricate tale of the GameStop saga through the perspectives of amateur investors. Meanwhile, the New York Post appreciates how Mezrich revitalises this David-and-Goliath story, focusing on the dramatic elements and personalities involved in the GameStop short squeeze of 2021.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008497026

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 380g

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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