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Hardcover: 820 pages
Publisher: Time Warner International (19 Nov 1998)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0446522686
ISBN-13: 978-0446522687
Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 16.3 x 5.3 cm

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A penetrating look at the world of mergers and acquisitions, this text has one of Wall Street's top deal makers revealing the inside story of the billion dollar deals that shape America's economy. Bruce Wasserstein was involved in such negotiations as Time Inc's merger with Warner Communications.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book - if you like history., 11 Jan 1999

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I thought this was a comprehensive, interesting, well-written, and educational piece. If you are only going to read one book on M&A, and plan to practice in one form or another, this is the book to read. One warning - it reads like a history book, filled with dry facts about who did what without strong assesments of those involved.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Effective summary of high profile M&A activity and history, 25 Feb 1999

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The author has an awesome task in summarizing dynamics and history of M&A Activity. Books can be (and have) written on indiudual deals. As a result this book serves more like a compendium of M&A activity and its history with a few insights into the back door drama and mechanics employed in high profile M&A's. Although a touch on the dry side, it gives a flavor of some of the intricacies involved in some of the high profile M&A deals. Interesting reading and doesn't have to be read from start to finish i.e you can skip around to deals that pique your interest.

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3.0 out of 5 stars No inside information but restating known facts, 19 May 1998

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I should admit that I expected more from this book. After all it is written by a person who has been there in the center of all action. If you are looking for some facts that are not known to the general public you'll be disappointed. What Mr Wasserstein do is simply restating the facts of all M&A in the history. If you are looking for a summary of all known facts of M&A's this is a book to buy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Penetrating and detailed examination of mega-mergers.
Penetrating view of very large mergers, with insights about strategy and tactics, anecdotes, and profiles of key players. Read more

Published on 20 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Front Row Seat on M&A History -Yesterday and Today
BIG DEAL is a "big deal" itself--a sweeping historical account of merger activity over the past century and a half, and a rousing defense of mergers from a master... Read more

Published on 6 Jan 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Great
This is a great book for anyone interested in the investmant banking world. It was not written as a tell-all, but a bokk of instruction.

Published on 7 Dec 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Really Interesting
This fascinating epic is not the best read for the average reader. It is a great read for an educated reader. Read more

Published on 19 Nov 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars Classroom lecture
In reading Big Deal by Bruce Wasserstein, I was hoping to get true inside information from someone who professes to be a big player in the merger and acquisitions market. Read more

Published on 16 Aug 1998

1.0 out of 5 stars waste of time
One insight, one idea, one well written story would have made this book worthwhile. Instead it was the biggest stinker I have ever read. Why did he write this? Read more

Published on 20 Jun 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for those entering the world of M&A
This book is written in an informative and interesting manner, combining personal experience of the author with strategic/technical elements inherent in mergers and acquisitions... Read more

Published on 18 Jun 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is for anyone interested in corporate powerplays
This easily read book is for anyone interested in learning how the business "power elite" conduct themselves in the most hotly contested mergers and acquisitions battles... Read more

Published on 24 May 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars The Big Deal is a Big Bargain.
The first point to make is that Bruce Wasserstein's Big Deal is not the late Nineties version of Predator's Ball, Barbarians at the Gate, or Den of Thieves. Read more

Published on 12 May 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!!! BIG DEAL is exciting and very informative!!!
Bruce Wasserstein's BIG DEAL is a highly readable and enjoyable book. More compelling than THE PRIZE, BIG DEAL is an instant business classic.

Published on 20 April 1998

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