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Trump: The Art of the Deal Hardcover – Illustrated, November 12, 1987

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 17,053 ratings

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER • President Donald J. Trump lays out his professional and personal worldview in this classic work—a firsthand account of the rise of America’s foremost businessman.

“Donald Trump is a deal maker. He is a deal maker the way lions are carnivores and water is wet.”—
Chicago Tribune

“I like thinking big. I always have. To me it’s very simple: If you’re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.”—Donald J. Trump

Here is Trump in action—how he runs his organization and how he runs his life—as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and challenges conventional thinking. But even a maverick plays by rules, and Trump has formulated time-tested guidelines for success. He isolates the common elements in his greatest accomplishments; he shatters myths; he names names, spells out the zeros, and fully reveals the deal-maker’s art. And throughout, Trump talks—really talks—about how he does it.
Trump: The Art of the Deal is an unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur—the ultimate read for anyone interested in the man behind the spotlight.
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From Publishers Weekly

This boastful, boyishly disarming, thoroughly engaging personal history offers an inside look at aspects of financing, development and construction in big-time New York real estate. "I don't do it for the money," maintains Trump, the son of a Queens realtor who, at age 27, bought and transfigured the colossal Hotel Commodore at Grand Central Terminal. Now 40, he has built, among other projects, and owns outright, Fifth Avenue's retail and residential Trump Tower (where he occupies a double-triplex suite); owns and operates Trump's Castle, a casino in Atlantic City; is arguably the most visible young man on Manhattan's celebrity circuit ("Governor Cuomo calls. . . . dinner at St. Patrick's Cathedral. . . . I call back Judith Krantz"); and is currently developing a controversial 100-acre West Side "Television City" project that is planned to include the world's tallest building. For those who would do likewise, Trump articulates his secrets for success: imagination, persistence, skill at "juggling provisional commitments" (e.g., for land or lease options, bank financing, zoning approval, tax abatement, etc.) and most crucial of all, a true trader's instinct. 135,000 printing; first serial to New York magazine and Vanity Fair; Fortune Book Club main selection; BOMC alternate. (December
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

This is a fascinating book because it is incredible. At the age of 41, Trump, the son of a Queens, New York, developer of moderate-income apartment houses, presides over a vast real estate empire with assets in the billions. Trump's world is composed of an endless series of deals and ventures, most of them monumentally successful from his point of view. The book is less an autobiography than an hour-by-hour recapitulation of how Trump spends his time plus a few lessons for those who would do the same. Trump seems to be a clever entrepreneur and exhibitionist. There should be requests aplenty for this. A.J. Anderson, G.S.L.I.S., Simmons Coll., Boston
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House; First Edition (November 12, 1987)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 246 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394555287
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394555287
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.37 x 1.1 x 9.39 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 17,053 ratings

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Customers find the book interesting, entertaining, and enlightening. They describe the writing quality as well-written, concise, and easy to read. Readers praise the man as clever, visionary, and remarkable. They appreciate the character development, saying he has strong convictions and fortitude. However, some find the first part of the book boring and not a great literary achievement. Opinions are mixed on the content, with some finding it insightful and motivational, while others say it's egotistical.

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1,339 customers mention "Readability"1,339 positive0 negative

Customers find the book interesting, informative, and entertaining. They say it's a great business book and well-written in easy chunks to read.

"This book is a great read. I really enjoyed it. A straight forward and business like review of a successful life of our once and future president!" Read more

"...Oh well, still very entertaining." Read more

"...Worth the read if your a fan of Trump." Read more

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791 customers mention "Insight"767 positive24 negative

Customers find the book enlightening, full of good information, and relevant. They say it's inspiring and shares his knowledge and experience. Readers also mention the lessons on business and negotiation are amazing. Additionally, they appreciate the practical and real advice.

"...He has tons of courage, love for the common man and for ideas and ways to make things better for all people...more than is at all obvious w/o a way..." Read more

"It's an old book to see how the businessman Trump was. Also some chapters showed how he was involved on a low level with politics...." Read more

"...I found this book inspiring." Read more

"...Keep in mind, the book is quite dated, but I did find it still very much relevant...." Read more

196 customers mention "Writing quality"174 positive22 negative

Customers find the writing quality of the book well-written, concise, and wise. They say it's an easy read, told in Trump's conversational style.

"This book is a great read. I really enjoyed it. A straight forward and business like review of a successful life of our once and future president!" Read more

"...Trump’s storytelling is engaging, and he shares numerous anecdotes from his personal experiences, allowing readers to gain a unique perspective on..." Read more

"...Fortunately, the writing is clean, easy to follow, and smooth as the ice rink that Trump aided NYC in constructing, on time and on budget...." Read more

"...style is that of a straight talker laying out the facts however it offers a prose which makes the reader feel as though they are personally having a..." Read more

109 customers mention "Enlightenedness"109 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enlightening. They say President Trump is very clever, shrewd, and visionary. Additionally, readers mention he's remarkable, intelligent, creative, and talented.

"...He has tons of courage, love for the common man and for ideas and ways to make things better for all people...more than is at all obvious w/o a way..." Read more

"Never truly appreciated this man until I read this book. Amazing and brilliant business man and builder in America. Interesting read...." Read more

"...He is a devoted family man. a compassionate and kind human soul...." Read more

"...world prosper simply because he is spiritually unselfish, his kindness is legendary...." Read more

58 customers mention "Character development"58 positive0 negative

Customers find the character development of the book strong. They mention that Trump is a man with strong convictions, fortitude, and determination to see through. Readers also appreciate his integrity, honesty, dedication, loyalty, hard work, and fairness.

"...Glory of a United States of Excellence. This book is insightful into the character and personal motivations of Mr. Trump. He is a devoted family man...." Read more

"Quality binding and an interesting read. Gave some great insight on the great man. Enjoyable read." Read more

"...unusual persistence, amazing business acumen, audacity and discipline are good examples even for someone who's out of the real estate circle like me...." Read more

"...about how he got started in the real estate biz — and his tremendous self confidence, skill, and yes...luck — at finding himself in the right place..." Read more

58 customers mention "Look"54 positive4 negative

Customers find the book interesting, nice, and vivid. They say it gives a good picture of Trump as a businessman. Readers also mention the pictures in the middle are nice.

"...He succeeded the old fashioned way: Persistence, brilliance, and hard work. This book will ware you out because Trump is always on the move...." Read more

"...From the outset, it becomes apparent that Trump’s style is brash and bold, which might not be everyone’s cup of tea...." Read more

"The Art of the Deal is an insightful look into what makes Donald Trump tick...." Read more

"...Language is vivid, and very New York-style. You can feel the authenticity that Trump has shown in his presidential run. It's under $6...." Read more

61 customers mention "Egotistical content"21 positive40 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the egotistical content of the book. Some mention it gives insight into his great character and helps them understand what drives him. Others say there is a lot of bragging and lack of humility.

"...I found it a bit too descriptive and retrospective...." Read more

"Fluid read. Wasn't what I expected. No bravado or showmanship. This book gave insight into the kind of man Donald Trump is...." Read more

"...I gave this review three stars because the book is full of minor factual errors concerning dates and times...." Read more

"...My one warning to you, the reader is that often these stories are a bit exaggerated...." Read more

58 customers mention "Boredom"7 positive51 negative

Customers find the book boring, not great, and not a literary achievement. They say it has nuggets here and there, but not enough to keep them entertained. Readers also mention the book is a total waste of money and time.

"...There was no happy little trees and no painting deals. Oh well, still very entertaining." Read more

"Good book for reading on the beach but some of the parts get boring...." Read more

"Not the most insightful or honest book, but what would you expect? I has never been interested in reading this, but I was challenged to do so...." Read more

"...Trouble is, it's a bit boring to read. Still, I really liked it. The insights are worth the effort." Read more

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This is a new book. The clearness of the front could be a little sharper, but I'm glad I got the new book.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2024
This book is a great read. I really enjoyed it. A straight forward and business like review of a successful life of our once and future president!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
i actually liked this book very much. Understand Trump a whole lot better now and a whole different perspective than get on social media, news, and other public information sources. I love reading and when read what a person is the author of, you get to know them better than any other way. I want to know more intimately , the people we vote for and his books really reveal a lot plus i learned way more than i would ever have imagined. That's even a plus. This man is not at all how other people portray him or the impressions we get from bits and pieces of his public statements....When you read from cover to cover what are his own real ideas you do see that this person is a sheer genius and even more how he does care about the whole human race in ways most will never know or suspect. His sarcasm and sharpness are not how he sees and talks all the time but do serve a unique purpose that most do not have a clue of ...what he is doing as the brilliant strategist he actually IS...BUT the more youu get to know him this way through reading his words and listening to his more intimate talks and longer , deeper delving into that...you find a person quite different from the personality on the screen but then you know what to look for and can see it there too. He has tons of courage, love for the common man and for ideas and ways to make things better for all people...more than is at all obvious w/o a way deeper exaamination into his mind that only a book ...an honest book, can give. Then when he is sarcastic or what may sound crass... in pointing out the people who we do need to have a deeper longer look at, and didn't have a clue of why and what their deception to the point of cruelty was and is ....and how he does know that and in knowing what we DO NOT KNOW, and must if we are going to change things that need to be changed...this book and others he wrote....helps you see it and not just blindly accept his statements about them or them about him...but see for yourself . I am thrilled i did purchase and read this cover to cover ..and his other books that are even better..but this was a start where i barely knew him and didn't like him at all...now i love this man. and know him and that's why.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
Only thing that I found disappointing is Bob Ross was my anywhere in it. There was no happy little trees and no painting deals. Oh well, still very entertaining.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2024
Learned a lot about Trump from this book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024
It's an old book to see how the businessman Trump was. Also some chapters showed how he was involved on a low level with politics. I loved reading about some of the deals that eventually fell and ended in bankruptcy after the book happened. Worth the read if your a fan of Trump.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024
My 15 year old was not a book reader until he found this book at his friend’s place. He read the first few pages and came home asking me to order it for him. A few pages later - to my surprise- he asked me to take him to the golf range to improve on his golf game. He’s also never been into golf even though I had him take lessons. To him golf was frustrating and tedious.
I have never seen my kid so inspired into finding out more about US and World politics and economics. Each time I speak to him about US or World matters he replies with an intelligent opinion of his own.
My son has not been indoctrinated to like a specific political party as his dad and I are both immigrants, but he loves his country and finds in Trump inspiration and hope, and that makes me truly happy.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024
very good product
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Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
It really shows you what a good man he is. It gives you insight into the workings of New York City and Government.
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Rob T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read
Reviewed in Canada on July 24, 2022
I wasn't sure what to expect going in but this book turned out to be an informative and interesting read. It does somewhat shine a new light on The Donald.
Linkan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Sweden on December 6, 2024
Great quality of the book and the content is even better.
Shuhib Ahmed
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on December 1, 2024
Enjoyed reading page to page. Highly recommended.
Riccardo
5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition
Reviewed in Italy on September 14, 2024
It's a great book, it has all valuable stories about trump, I recommend it definitely, life changing
Münzsammler
5.0 out of 5 stars Gutes Buch
Reviewed in Germany on July 21, 2024
Habe es einem Freund geschenkt der großer Fan ist.