-The story of Fischer Black. . . . is remarkable both because of the creativity of the man and because of the revolution he brought to Wall Street. . . . Mehrling's book is fascinating.-
--FINANCIAL TIMES

-A fascinating history of things we take for granted in our everyday financial lives.-
--THE NEW YORK TIMES

-Mehrling's book is essential reading for anyone interested in the development of modern finance or the life of an idiosyncratic creative genius.-
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