Fun While It Lasted: My Rise and Fall in the Land of Fame and Fortune

McNall, Bruce (with Michael D'Antonio)

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ISBN 10: 0786868643 ISBN 13: 9780786868643

Published by Grand Central Publishing, 2003

Language: English

Condition: Used - Near fine Hardcover

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As photographed; slight bump to rear board at base of spine; otherwise in fine condition, crisp, clean and unmarked throughout in bright, unclipped dust-jacket. This is a highly entertaining story of a, rather engaging, American fraudster who amassed millions, made contacts, owned the horse who won the prestigious Arc de Triomphe race, and finally ended up in prison - he managed to enjoy life there too. viii + 296 + 8pls.

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Title

Fun While It Lasted: My Rise and Fall in the Land of Fame and Fortune

Publisher

Grand Central Publishing

Publication Date

2003

Language

English

ISBN 10

0786868643

ISBN 13

9780786868643

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Near Fine

Weight

0.544 kilograms

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Bruce McNall became obsessed with coin collecting at the age of 10. At 16, his collection was worth $60,000. During college, he traveled the world buying coins stolen from ancient sites and tombs. McNall's first major sale was to Sy Weintraub, the head of Panavision, who bought $500,000 worth of coins in one sitting. Soon, McNall branched out into horse racing, movie making (The Fabulous Baker Boys), and owning the L.A. Kings hockey team.

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Movie-maker, sportsman, and raconteur, Bruce McNall was one of the most famous coin collectors of all time. He was released from prison in 2001 and currently lives in Los Angeles.

Michael D'Antonio is the author of ten books, including Tin Cup Dreams, Tour '72, and Mosquito. A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, he lives in New York.

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