Bold Riders : Behind Australia's Corporate Collapses

Biography & Memoir Australiana Business & Economics

Trevor Sykes’ Bold Riders pulls back the curtain on Australia’s most spectacular corporate collapses, delivering a 750-page hardcover business history that reads like a thriller. First published in 1994, this authoritative account from one of the country’s leading financial journalists remains the go-to text for anyone studying finance, management, or corporate governance down under.

The book dissects high-profile failures of the late eighties and early nineties, tracing reckless takeovers, junk-bond excess, and boardroom hubris without ever drowning in jargon. Sykes combines meticulous reporting with vivid character sketches, making complex deals accessible to general readers while still satisfying seasoned investors looking for deeper insight into Australian market culture.

This sturdy Allen & Unwin hardcover measures 9.1 x 6.1 inches and sits tight and square on the shelf. Pages are crisp, unmarked, and free of foxing or dog-ears; the dust jacket is bright, unfaded, and now protected in a clear archival cover. From a smoke-free home, it presents beautifully for both reference work and collectible business biography.

Whether you’re a business student, finance professional, or lover of Australian corporate lore, this clean copy of Bold Riders offers hours of absorbing, cautionary reading. Add Sykes’ classic to your library and discover why the title still surfaces whenever today’s regulators debate the lessons of past crashes.