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Retail Gangster
The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie
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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.
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Retail Gangster, Gary Weiss
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Retail Gangster
- Subtitle
- The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gary Weiss
- Publisher
- Hachette Books
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN13
- 9780306924552
- Category
- World history, True crime
- Description
- 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.