"Inventing Money is a brave and ambitious book....a highly readable account of a financial drama of the highest kind."
-The Independent

"Nicholas Dunbar's fascinating book is a well-writen chronicle of these events....a book to enjoy."
-Times Higher Educational Supplement

"A substantial primer on the history of financial theory, not least because of Mr Dunbar's knack for colourful parallels that illuminate his arguments."
-New York Times

"...not the last word on the subject, but it is a good start."
-The Economist

"Dunbar's is....a highly readable introduction to the origins of alternative strategies employed throughout the industry today."
-Portfolio International

"...a fascinating account of this spectacular episode."
-CIB News

"A well researched book...very readable."
-Investors Chronicle

"...a penetrating look at this enthralling story, stripping away the shroud of mystery surrounding the drama that rocked the financial world.... Dunbar tells the full story of this most public of financial disasters, unveiling previously undisclosed information, in captivating and accessible terms."
-Euro Business

"...a fast moving and readable account that explains the development of finance over the centuries before recounting the brief but eventful life of LTCM. It gives a strong flavour of the people and the times, their resentments and motivations."
-Risk

"...an essential insight into the development of financial markets and the history of man's attempt to predict investor behaviour.... It should be required reading for anyone considering investing in financial markets."
-Allianz Global Risk Report