Ponzi: The Incredible True Story of the King of Financial Cons (Library of Larceny) (Paperback)

~ Donald Dunn (Author) "Almost as soon as August, 1919, gave way to September, a brisk and swirling wind hurried into Boston..." (more)
Key Phrases: bank commissioner, straw skimmer, reply coupons, Securities Exchange Company, Charles Ponzi, Miss Meli (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

No swindler in history has operated with more style than the legendary figure colorfully chronicled in this book? ?Washington Post

Packed with details and color and yielding a narrative that flows as easily as that of a good pulp novel.? ?Chicago Daily News
?Ponzi was superb at his game and following his financial twists and turns is lots of fun.? ?San Francisco Examiner

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Review

No swindler in history has operated with more style than the legendary figure colorfully chronicled in this book” —Washington Post

Packed with details and color and yielding a narrative that flows as easily as that of a good pulp novel.” —Chicago Daily News
“Ponzi was superb at his game and following his financial twists and turns is lots of fun.” —San Francisco Examiner

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Broadway (March 23, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767914996
• ISBN-13: 978-0767914994
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #170,190 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perhaps the finest overview of Charles Ponzi!, April 4, 2004

By	"jdw2029" (Lancaster, PA) - See all my reviews

To understand the Ponzi scheme, is to understand the basic root of all types of [cheating]. This book gives a wonderful overview of the life and times of Charles Ponzi. It is written as a historical novel, but seems to be very well researched! The epilogue alone is full of details concerning an important subject about whom little has been written. I only wish the book was footnoted as to references. Donald Dunn has done history a great service by documenting the life of Mr. Ponzi. THIS BOOK IS A "FUN READ" ABOUT A SERIOUS HISTORICAL EVENT!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for book clubs!, April 15, 2004

By A Customer

This book is a great read that all will enjoy! Fascinating story and very well written. I am recommending PONZI for my next book club meeting. And I can't wait for the movie to come out!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An engaging tale..., April 4, 2004

By	R. M. Self (Arlington, VA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Like a great crime drama, "Ponzi" takes you down the amazing road of a simple huckster, and how close he came to making it big. I knocked it out in under 3 days; it's impossible to put down!