Rigged: The True Story of an Ivy League Kid Who Changed the World of Oil, from Wall Street to Dubai - Hardcover

Mezrich, Ben

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061252727 ISBN 13: 9780061252723

Publisher: William Morrow & Co, 2007

Synopsis

Documents the rags-to-riches story of David Russo, who took on old-world hierarchies to build an energy exchange in the Middle East at considerable personal risk, in an account that traces his disadvantaged youth, Harvard education, and rising influence on the international oil trade. 150,000 first printing.

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Review:

Praise for BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE: 'An extraordinary story... a book that will surely become a classic of its genre' Sunday Express Praise for BREAKING VEGAS: 'A very enjoyable read that makes you feel like you're right there in Vegas playing along. Semyon's story is a fascinating, true-life adventure' Kevin Spacey 'Glamorous, exciting and true, it's a tale to send the Ocean's Eleven back to bussing tables for tips.' Arena 'Stylish and captivating ... A must read at all costs' Daily Mirror

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0061252727
• ISBN 13: 9780061252723
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 294