The ferengi rules of acquisition book

A paragraph explaining the rules, or some anecdotes would have made it far more interesting, but this is is really bare bones. According to a dream quark had which may or may not have been accurate, calling them rules was a marketing ploy, as nobody would buy a book. There are others which may simply be ferengi aphorism. The ferengi rules of acquisition gives several new rules that were never heard in the series. Natives of the planet ferenginar, ferengi culture is built on the ideals of free enterprise and profit, and there are 285 rules of acquisition that govern ferengi society. The ferengi rules of acquisition memory alpha fandom. The ferengi are greedy, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous the ultimate rolemodel for anyone out to make a profit. These rules are often heard quoted by ferengi and nonferengi alike as a guide to good trading. Ferengi are not responsible for the stupidity of other races. Rules of acquisition pdf the ferengi rules of acquisition are a collection of two. This is laser cut ferengi rules of acquisition book include some 3d printing too. The ferengi rules of acquisition is a reference book which contains an assorted seventy rules of acquisition along with several black and white still photographs from star trek. Ferengi rules of acquisition as completed by gelt a.

This list does not include the complete reference including the 47 commentaries, 900 major and minor rulings, and 10,000 considered opinions, which is published by the ferengi. Nothing is more important than your healthexcept for your money. This pocketsize compendium dating from 1995 contains just the rules, one per page in large type, with a brief introduction and several illustrations. They were first written by gint, the first grand nagus. The unofficial rules have been quoted on screen, but either were not given a number, not explicitly stated to be a rule, or were not part of the generallyaccepted canon by the ferengi commerce authority. Reading this book will give you all the business savvy you need to successfully start and run a business in the alpha quadrant, perhaps even here on earth. Written by quark as told to ira steven behr, the ferengi rules of. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 reference book 218 sometimes what you get free cost entirely too much. Is there a list available of all of the rules of acquisition. For centuries the famous ferengi rules of acquisition have been the guiding principles of the galaxys.

Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. The ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowa. The rules of acquisition were a numbered series of aphorisms, guidelines, and principles that provided the foundation of business philosophy of the ferengi. What collection of star trek resources would be complete without a list of the rules of acquisition.

Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity. Ferengi are a species from startrek that was particularly highlighted in deep space 9. Ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon star. Pdf ferengi rules of acquisition download full pdf book. Power is 50% what you have and 50% what people think you have. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr goodreads. Deep space nine, in a book the ferengi rules of acquisition isbn 0671529366. Baby on board ds9 malibu comics 219 possession is eleventenths of the law. In the fictional star trek universe, the rules of acquisition are a collection of sacred business proverbs of the ultragreedy race known as the ferengi. The ferengi bible, the complete rules of acquisition is based on a data crystal discovered in a meteorite in alaska which contained the complete ferengi classic, in the original language.

The complete ferengi rules of acquisition is a book which takes a cynical, but practical look at wealth and its acquisition. Legends of the ferengi is a sequel to the book, giving background information on the rules. Due to recent social reforms, however, many young ferengi are exploring the world outside of commerce. Theres nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman. The ferengi have 285 rules of acquisition, a set of businessrelated proverbs that all educated ferengi know by heart. Quark acts as the grand nagus representative in what appears to be a plot to establish a ferengi business presence in the gamma quadrant.

In theory, every ferengi business transaction strictly followed all 285 rules. The ferengi rules of acquisition are a collection of two hundred and eightyfive sayings. The rules of acquisition are the backbone of the ferengi society. The ferengi rules of acquisition by behr, ira steven and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. They are listed here however, because they seem to fit. Many of them can be translated to modern day earth and the business practices we follow. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 reference book 123 even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum. Deep space nine the ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous.

Editions of the ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven. Jul 01, 1995 the ferengi rules of acquisition was a fun book to read for those who followed the television show deep space nine which i am currently rewatching. Every known rule from the series is listed with an excellent backstory, or history if you will, of each rule. A contract is a contract is a contract but only between ferengi. Sex and profit are the two things that never last long enough. I bought this thinking it would be fun to read through all the rules of acquisition. The nagus the rules of acquisition were written by gint, the first grand nagus of the ferengi people. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Rules of acquisition is the seventh episode of the second season of the american science fiction television series star trek. Ferengi rules of acquisition once you have their money, you never give it back. There are 9 pages to print as well, but you can edit them and print more if you like. The following is from a book by ira steven behr isbn 0 671529366, with slight modification for academic and pedagogical purposes. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 reference book. Read download ferengi rules of acquisition pdf pdf download.

The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr. Ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon star trek. The ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous. For centuries the famous ferengi rules of acquisition have been the guiding principles of the galaxys most successful entrepreneurs. Known rules of acquisition rules or portions of rules in italics are from the book legends of the ferengi by ds9 writers ira. Ferengi rules of acquisition book by poblockim thingiverse. The ferengi rules of acquisition steven behr ira download. The best deal is the one that brings the most profit. Found in this list are the 85 canon and official rules, plus a handful of other quotes that could have been rules. For centuries the famous ferengi rules have been the guiding read more. Ironically both books were written by the same authors, each affiliated with st. By request, here are the complete ferengi rules of acquisition.

These are the officially recognized rules of acquisition. Ascendance ds9 novel 9 wives serve, brothers inherit. Ferengi rules of acquisition complete list youtube. This book is an example of ferengi ethics and an object lesson regarding the. Legends of the ferengi is a much more thought out and fun book than its previously released cousin the ferengi rules of acquisition. They are the laws by which all good ferengi should live their lives and make their profit. Often subtle, sometimes funny and occasionally outlandish in their acumen, the rules form the backbone of the ferengi culture. In the mid 22nd century there were 173 rules, and by the 24th century there were 285. You cant cheat an honest customer, but it never hurts to try. Previously, only a few of the rules had been published. Other than an interesting forward from quark, the book only has the 70 rules given in the tv show, and nothing else. A woman wearing clothes is like a man in the kitchen. Oct 03, 2019 like a true star trek fan i have my lists. The first mention of the rules within the star trek universe was in the nagus, an episode of the tv series star trek.

In the fictional star trek universe, the rules of acquisition are a collection of sacred business proverbs of the ultracapitalist race known as the ferengi the first mention of the rules within the star trek universe was in the nagus, an episode of the tv series star trek. Common sense is the collection of the customers prejudices. The ferengi character is clever and the rules are amusing and some actually provide something for one to muse over. Most of the rules were written by ira steven behr, a writer for star trek. The book, which is small enough to fit in your pocket, features all of the ferengi rules of acquisition mentioned in the series. The siege of ar558 ds9 episode 5 listen to secrets, but never repeat them. The following is from a book by ira steven behr isbn 0671529366, with slight modification for academic and pedagogical purposes. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to. The ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon. The ferengi rules of acquisition are a collection of two hundred and eightyfive sayings that form the basis of ferengi philosophy. Ferengi are a species from startrek that was particularly highlighted in. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 reference book 125 you cant make a deal if youre dead. Unabridged and fully annotated, with all 47 commentaries, all 900 major and minor judgments, all 10,000 considered opinions.

Several rules in the 1997 legends of the ferengi are absent from this. I swear they apply in the real business world, almost to the letter. The ferengi believe that each part of the universe has too much of one thing, but not enough of another, and it is through the continual flow of the great river that wants and needs can be fulfilled, if one navigates the river with sufficient entrepreneurial skill. The book was not the complete rules of acquisition as i had hoped.