Eddie Antar's life story unfolds as a captivating blend of ambition and deception, showcasing the rise and fall of his electronics empire, Crazy Eddie. Known for his outrageous advertising and blue-collar charm, Antar became a notorious figure in the 1970s and '80s, ultimately orchestrating one of the largest frauds in U.S. history. Despite his criminal legacy, former employees remember him fondly, and his saga is now a case study in business schools. Investigative journalist Gary Weiss delves into this iconic tale, revealing how it encapsulates the spirit of an era.
Gary Weiss Books
This author delves into the hidden struggles for America's soul through the lens of journalism and authorship. His work investigates the profound societal and economic forces shaping the nation. Through investigative reporting, he uncovers the tensions between individual ambition and societal structures. His writing challenges readers to reflect on the foundational principles influencing American society.




Born to Steal
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Now in paperback--the true story of Staten Island-bad boy Louis Pasciuto's meteoric rise to the top of Wall Street's chop houses by the award-winning journalist who broke it. Includes an 8-page photo insert and a new Afterword .
The Small Investor's Guide to Making Money in Canadian Real Estate
- 187 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Een vuistdikke, adembenemend spannende omnibus van de twee allerbeste maffia thrillers- Philip Rosenberg: Bankier van de maffiaTwee mannen uit volstrekt verschillende werelden: Jeffrey Blaine, partner bij de gerenommeerde investeringsbank Layne Bentley op Wall Street; Chet Fiore, één van de belangrijkste mannen uit de Italiaanse onderwereld, de rechterhand van Gaetano, Falcone, de oude Godfather van de New Yorkse maffia. Op de dag dat hun wegen elkaar kruisen, verandert hun beider leven definitief.- Gary Weiss: De maffia op Wall Street.Louis Pasciuto is een goedgebekte jongeman van Staten Island die tussen zijn 19e en 25ste een komeetachtige carrière maakte naar de top van de beruchte 'chophouses' van Wall Street - de door de maffia gerunde handelskantoortjes die een dekmantel waren voor ongelimiteerde diefstal.