Andrew Ross Sorkin celebrates1929 on October 29th at 7pm

welcomes on Wednesday, October 29th at 7pm at The First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia (2125 Chestnut Street) for a discussion of , an exacting look at the 1929 Wall Street collapse, outlining how and why such a catastrophy happened, and what we can learn from it in today's volatile world.

PLEASE NOTE: This B&N event will be held off-site at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Center City, Philadelphia.

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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the guidelines below before purchasing a ticket so that you know what to expect on the day of the event.

TICKET INFORMATION

Single Ticket Admission: $37.80 (Admission for one person + one pre-signed copy of ) **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**:

A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One pre-signed copy of
• Admission for one person into the event space with at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia. Seating is first-come, first-served.
• Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 6pm on the day of the event.
• Please have a copy of your ticket available either printed out or on your phone for check-in.
• All books will be pre-signed. There will not be a meet and greet with the author.
• This event will be held off-site at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia located at 2125 Chestnut Street in Center City, Philadelphia.

GUIDELINES:

• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.
• Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.
• All event guidelines are subject to change.
• The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the night of the event. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event.
• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

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REFUNDS

• Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before the 7 PM event start time.
• If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia, PA will hold your books for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.
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Andrew Ross Sorkin is an award-winning journalist for The New York Times and a co-anchor of Squawk Box, CNBC’s signature morning program. He is also the founder and editor-at-large of DealBook, an online daily financial report published by The New York Times that he started in 2001. Sorkin is the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail and the co-producer of the 2011 film adaptation, which was nominated for eleven Emmy Awards. Sorkin is also co-creator of the drama series Billions on Showtime.

From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, “the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis,”* comes a spellbinding narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history. With the depth of a classic history and the drama of a thriller, 1929 unravels the greed, blind optimism, and human folly that led to an era-defining collapse—one with ripple effects that still shape our society today.In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded—one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin.With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, New York Times bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naivete in an endless boom led to disaster. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today’s world—where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again.This is not just a story about money. 1929 is a tale of power, psychology, and the seductive illusion that “this time is different.” It’s about disregarded alarm bells, financiers who fell from grace, and skeptics who saw the crash coming—only to be dismissed until it was too late.Hailed as a landmark book, Too Big to Fail reimagined how financial crises are told. Now, with 1929, Sorkin delivers an immersive, electrifying account of the most pivotal market collapse of all time—with lessons that remain as urgent as ever. More than just a history, 1929 is a crucial blueprint for understanding the cycles of speculation, the forces that drive financial upheaval, and the warning signs we ignore at our peril.

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