This book is a compelling narrative of the rise and fall of Long-Term Capital Management, a hedge fund that played a significant role in the 2008 financial crisis. Roger Lowenstein provides a detailed account of the fund's activities, its management team, and the events that led to its collapse. The book is aimed at a general audience interested in business and economics, and it is written in clear and engaging prose.

The hardcover edition of the book measures 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches and has 288 pages. It is illustrated and has a dust jacket. The book is categorized as nonfiction and belongs to the journalism and history literary movements. It is intended for adult readers and is written in English. The book is a first Simon & Schuster hardcover edition published in 2000 by Random House Publishing Group.