{"product_id":"1929-andrew-ross-sorkin-9780593949245","title":"1929: The Inside Story of the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eToo Big to Fail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\"the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis,\"* comes a spellbinding narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history. With the depth of a classic history and the drama of a thriller, \u003ci\u003e1929\u003c\/i\u003e unravels the greed, blind optimism, and human folly that led to an era-defining collapse--one with ripple effects that still shape our society today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003e1929\u003c\/i\u003e, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded--one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naivete in an endless boom led to disaster. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today's world--where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is not just a story about money. \u003ci\u003e1929 \u003c\/i\u003eis a tale of power, psychology, and the seductive illusion that \"this time is different.\" It's about disregarded alarm bells, financiers who fell from grace, and skeptics who saw the crash coming--only to be dismissed until it was too late. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHailed as a landmark book, \u003ci\u003eToo Big to Fail\u003c\/i\u003e reimagined how financial crises are told. Now, with \u003ci\u003e1929\u003c\/i\u003e, Sorkin delivers an immersive, electrifying account of the most pivotal market collapse of all time--with lessons that remain as urgent as ever. More than just a history, \u003ci\u003e1929\u003c\/i\u003e is a crucial blueprint for understanding the cycles of speculation, the forces that drive financial upheaval, and the warning signs we ignore at our peril. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e*\u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Andrew Ross Sorkin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0593949242\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593949245\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Random House Large Print Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/14\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 6.13w x 1.03d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge Print\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Andrew Ross Sorkin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46685907419391,"sku":"9780593949245","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_815c9498-ef55-4f4c-a20a-8c48c846dffa.jpg?v=1741727126","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/1929-andrew-ross-sorkin-9780593949245","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}