This like-new first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, black cloth boards. The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis is a non-fiction book that investigates the causes of the 2008 financial crisis through the stories of a few investors who saw it coming. Lewis, known for his engaging narrative style, delves into the complex world of Wall Street, exploring the rise of subprime mortgages, the creation of risky mortgage-backed securities, and the development of credit default swaps. The book has been praised for making complex financial concepts accessible to a general audience, highlighting the human impact of the crisis as well as the systemic issues that allowed it to happen. The movie The Big Short stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, and Brad Pitt, who portray real-life investors and outsiders who predicted the housing market collapse and profited by betting against it.