Retail Gangster

Retail Gangster by Gary Weiss explores the remarkable rise and fall of Eddie Antar, known as "Crazy Eddie," whose consumer electronics empire became iconic before ultimately being linked to one of the largest business scams in American history. The book offers an in-depth look at Antar's colorful and controversial career, capturing the essence of 1970s New York and the era's vibrant consumer culture. Through investigative storytelling, Weiss uncovers the complex web of deception that defined Antar’s legacy, making it a compelling account of business scandal and American entrepreneurial grit.