Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by William J. O'Neil (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by William J. O'Neil, Edwin Lefèvre Unknown to most modern-day investors and traders who cherish Reminiscences of a Stock Operator as one of the most important investment books ever written, the material first appeared in the 1920s as a series of articles and illustrations in the Saturday Evening Post. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Unknown to most modern-day investors and traders who cherish Reminiscences of a Stock Operator as one of the most important investment books ever written, the material first appeared in the 1920s as a series of articles and illustrations in the Saturday Evening Post. Now, for the first time ever, this beloved classic is being made available in its original, illustrated format. Youll track the exploits of Jesse Livermore as he won and lost tens of millions of dollars playing the stock and commodities markets during the early 1900s. At one point, he made the then astronomical sum of 10 million dollars in just one month of trading! Originally published as a fictionalized account, the Illustrated Edition combines the Saturday Evening Posts memorable illustrations with Edwin LeFevres timeless investment advice, recreating the look, feel, and message that was first published more than 80 years ago. Among the most compelling and enduring pieces ever written on trading, the new Illustrated Edition brings this story to life like never before. Order your copy today. Back Cover REMINISCENCES of a STOCK OPERATOR ILLUSTRATED EDITION Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is the fictionalized biography of Jesse Livermore, one of the greatest speculators ever. The timeless insights found within these pages have inspired countless generations of investors and made this book one of the foremost investment classics of all time. And although most modern-day investors and traders are familiar with this investment classic, many do not know that Reminiscences of a Stock Operator first appeared in the 1920s as a series of articles and illustrations in The Saturday Evening Post . Now, for the first time ever, this beloved classic is available in its original, illustrated format. In 1922, Edwin Lef Flap Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is the fictionalized biography of Jesse Livermore, one of the greatest speculators ever. The timeless insights found within these pages have inspired countless generations of investors and made this book one of the foremost investment classics of all time. And although most modern-day investors and traders are familiar with this investment classic, many do not know that Reminiscences of a Stock Operator first appeared in the 1920s as a series of articles and illustrations in The Saturday Evening Post. Now, for the first time ever, this beloved classic is available in its original, illustrated format. In 1922, Edwin Lefèvre began publishing his fictionalized account of Livermore’s exploits in a series of articles for The Saturday Evening Post, which appeared under the title "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator." Now, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator Illustrated Edition combines those memorable illustrations with Lefèvre’s timeless investment advice to recreate the look, feel, and message that was first published more than eighty years ago. Jesse Livermore won and lost tens of millions of dollars playing the stock and commodities markets during the early 1900s, at one point making ten million dollars in one month of trading–an astronomical sum for this time. His ideas and keen analyses of market price movements are as true today as they were when he first implemented them. Offering profound insights into the motivations, attitudes, and feelings shared by every investor, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is among the most compelling and enduring pieces ever written on trading in the markets–and this new illustrated edition brings this story to life like never before. Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is a timeless tale that will enrich the lives–and portfolios–of today’s traders as it has done for generations in the past. This handsome coffee-table book combines for the first time in a single source, beautifully crafted reproductions of the original "Reminiscences of a Stock Operator" articles and artwork as they were initially found in The Saturday Evening Post. Take the time to study both the vintage art and proven trading wisdom of this impressive illustrated edition, and you’ll discover more about the markets and yourself. In addition to The Saturday Evening Post illustrations, this new version contains commentary from renowned financial historian Charles Geisst. Geisst explains the historic context of each chapter of Reminiscences, providing insight into the financial markets and speculative culture of this bygone era. Readers will learn how bucket shops operated, the exploits of other big traders, and how Jesse Livermore figured in the controversies of the day. The result is a far richer, more enlightening reading experience. Author Biography EDWIN LEFÈVRE was trained as a mining engineer, but became a journalist at age nineteen. He produced eight books, including The Making of a Stockbroker, during his 53-year writing career. He is a celebrated finance author made famous by his publication of the fictionalized story of Jesse Livermore, which first appeared in The Saturday Evening Post in 1922. Table of Contents Foreword v Introduction vii I. The Biggest Plunger Wall Street Ever Saw: June 10, 1922 1 II. The Boy Trader Beats the Bucket Shops: June 17, 1922 23 III. I Was Dead Right—I Lost Every Cent I Had: July 1, 1922 45 IV. The Quarter Million Dollar Hunch: July 15, 1922 67 V. My Day of Days: August 12, 1922 89 VI. No Man Living Can Beat the Stock Market: Sept. 2, 1922 111 VII. Playing Another Mans Game: Sept. 16, 1922 133 VIII. $1 Million in Debt; $1 Million Repaid: Oct. 7, 1922 153 IX. Black Cats and Irresistible Impulses: Oct. 21, 1922 171 X. The Coffee Corner and the Price Fixing Committee: Dec. 16, 1922 193 XI. Why the Public Always Loses: May 19, 1923 217 XII. Kings, Paupers, and the Hazards of the Game: May 26, 1923 235 Publishers Postscript 255 Long Description "After 20 years and many re-reads, Reminiscences is still one of my all-time favorites." Kenneth L. Fisher, Forbes Feature Foreword. Introduction . I. The Biggest Plunger Wall Street Ever Saw: June 10,1922. II. The Boy Trader Beats the Bucket Shops: June 17,1922. III. I Was Dead Right-I Lost Ever Cent I Had: July 1,1922. IV. The Quarter Million Dollar Hunch: July 15, 1922. V. My Day of Days: August 12, 1922. VI. No Man Living Can Beat the Stock Market: Sept. 2,1922 . VII. Playing Another Mans Game: Sept 16, 1922. VIII. $1 Million in Debt; $1 Million Repaid: Oct. 7,1922. IX. Black Cats and Irresistible Impulses: Oct. 21,1922. X. The Coffee Corner and the Price Fixing Committee: Dec. 16,1922. XI. Why the Public Always Loses: May 19, 1923. XII. Kings, Paupers, and the Hazards of the Game: May 26,1923. Publishers Postscript. Details ISBN0471678767 Short Title REMINISCENCES OF A STOCK OPERA Language English Illustrator M.L. Blumenthal ISBN-10 0471678767 ISBN-13 9780471678762 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2004 Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition Illustrated edition DOI 10.1604/9780471678762 Series Number 175 UK Release Date 2004-10-28 NZ Release Date 2004-09-20 Author Edwin Lefèvre Pages 272 Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc Edition Description Illustrated Edition Series A Marketplace Book Publication Date 2004-10-28 DEWEY 332.6 Illustrations Photos: 0 B&W, 0 Color; Drawings: 42 B&W, 0 Color Audience Tertiary & Higher Education US Release Date 2004-10-28 AU Release Date 2004-09-19 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:1150864;

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