The world is for sale

Javier Blas
Jack Farshi

"Interesting" economist
Sunday Times "Amazing"
Financial Times "Captivating"
Reuters "Wonderful"

We are entering an era of energy crises and food shortages. This book reveals why.

Meet the reckless traders who supply the world with energy, food, and minerals.

Their goal: to make billions by buying and selling raw materials - selling Russian gas to Europe, Saudi oil to America, and Congolese minerals to Silicon Valley.

Their methods: Whatever the cost—whether it's funneling money to Vladimir Putin's sanctions-hit Kremlin, courting Russian metals tycoons after the collapse of the Soviet Union, or cutting deals with Libyan rebels at the height of the Arab Spring.

These are commodity traders. You may not have heard of them before. But whether you like it or not, you are one of their customers.

*Shortlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year*
*Financial Times and Economist Book of the Year*

“The book shows how much money and global power is concentrated in the hands of a small group... It's remarkable... As the authors move from oil field to wheat field, they uncover information so startling it almost blows your mind.” Sunday Times

“A global corporate thriller, full of intrigue and double-dealing... that changes how we see the world, often in terrifying ways.” Spectator

“A rich archive of fascinating stories... The high-level narrative is engaging enough. But it’s the details of what these freewheeling companies actually did that make the book so compelling.” Financial Times

"Some of the stories could be taken straight from John le Carré." "The difference is that they're real." Andrew Neil