An astonishing tale of Wall Street and the explosion of new life-science technologies and other industries of the future as told by one of the most creative dealmakers of the past 60 years.

When Fred Frank arrived on Wall Street in 1958, he became a key member of a small, whip-smart cadre of young financiers who began challenging the stodgy, risk-averse scions of old-world investment banking. He also became the first banker to specialize in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and health care services. Frank's perpetual search for the new--pioneering technologies and innovative business models--has transformed our world.

A Philosopher on Wall Street is an intriguing account of

- a force of verve and ingenuity on Wall Street who oversaw hundreds of IPOS and mergers and acquisitions totaling tens of billions of dollars;

- a history of the Street, the rise of technology in America, and the pharma and biotech industries;

- colorful stories from top innovators, scientists, executives, and investors about deals, intrigue, genius, booms and busts.

This is the story of a master artist of finance whose erudition and grace helped shape our world, who has always believed that inspired science, entrepreneurship, and investing are the keys to a better future.