License ferengi rules of acquisition book by poblockim is licensed under the creative commons attribution license. 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. A graduate of lehman college in new york city, behr studied mass communications and theater, and was offered a playwriting scholarship at brandeis university. 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.
St ds9 ferengi rule of acquisition star trek ebook. The first mention of the rules within the star trek universe was in the nagus, an episode of the tv series star trek. Which is your favourite ferengi rule of acquisition. The book, which is small enough to fit in your pocket, features all of the ferengi rules of acquisition mentioned in the series. Ferengi rules of acquisition book by poblockim thingiverse. Quark acts as the grand nagus representative in what appears to be a plot to establish a ferengi business presence in the gamma quadrant. Learn more about ferengi culture with these books from. The carvings on the cover of this heavy book are crude but serviceable, and there is. 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. Ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon star. During my life, ive used this as somewhat of a replacement for what my mom always taught me. Many of them can be translated to modern day earth and the business practices we follow. Nothing is more important than your healthexcept for your money.
Editions of the ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to. Ascendancy your financial acumen guides the growth of the ferengi alliance from the tower of commerce. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 125 you cant make a deal if youre dead. The complete ferengi rules of acquisition is a book which takes a cynical, but practical look at wealth and its acquisition. The ferengi were a warpcapable humanoid species from the planet ferenginar. They follow a code of conduct known as the ferengi rules of acquisition. The homeworld of the ferengi species is ferenginar. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 reference book. A contract is a contract is a contract but only between ferengi. This set introduces the ferengi affiliation in a card set that transforms the star trek ccg tournament scene because it includes potent antidotes to decks built around black hole, qbypass, bonus points, computer crash, antitime anomaly. Found in this list are the 85 canon and official rules, plus a handful of other quotes that could have been rules. They had orangebrown colored skin, long blue toenails and blue fingernails, enlarged.
The ferengi rules of acquisition gives several new rules that were never heard in the series. The ferengi rules of acquisition 9780671529369 by behr, ira steven and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. For centuries the famous ferengi rules have been the guiding read more. A screenshot of the first twenty seven appears below. They are also revere a book called the rules of acquisition. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 123 even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum. Legends of the ferengi is a sequel to the book, giving background information on the rules. These are the officially recognized rules of acquisition. This pocketsize compendium dating from 1995 contains just the rules, one per page in large type, with a brief introduction and several illustrations. 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 nagus the rules of acquisition were written by gint, the first grand nagus of the ferengi people. The ferengi have a culture which is based entirely upon commerce. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr.
The ferengi rules of acquisition paperback july 1, 1995 by ira steven behr author the ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowardly and completely. Ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr, 9780671529369, available at book. And ferengi was a persian term for foreigners especially europeans. Legends of the ferengi is a pocket ds9 novel, written by ira steven behr and robert hewitt wolfe and told in the first person through quark. The ferengi are a sapient humanoid species that originated on the rainy planet of ferenginar.
In the mid22nd century there were 173 rules, and by the 24th century there were 285. In the game, the fca allows the ferengi player to earn 1 production for each rival. Ron carroll in the deep space nine episodes of the american television series, star trek, we become acquainted with an extraterrestrial race known as the ferengi. Ferengi are not responsible for the stupidity of other ferengi. By request, here are the complete ferengi rules of acquisition. Reading this book will give you all the business savvy you need to successfully start and run a business in the. Rules of acquisition is the 19th expansion of star trek ccg 1st edition. The ferengi rules of acquisition 9780671529369 by behr, ira steven and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. The ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon. Made to order star trek ds9 ferengi outfit set, quark costume, star trek cosplay, ferengi s clothing. Read download ferengi rules of acquisition pdf pdf download. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr goodreads.
The ferengi rules of acquisition are a collection of two hundred and eightyfive sayings. The best deal is the one that brings the most profit. The ferengi rules of acquisition complete en overmind. Several rules in the 1997 legends of the ferengi are absent from this.
Star trek ferengi rules of acquisition actual show footage. Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and. Often subtle, sometimes funny and occasionally outlandish in their acumen, the rules form the backbone of the ferengi culture. Published by pocket books, it was first released in august 1997. Below you see the ferengi rules of acquisition, the single most important thing in ferengi society. Rules of acquisition is the seventh episode of the second season of the american science fiction television series star trek. The ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous. Pdf ferengi rules of acquisition download full pdf.
Behr has been an integral creative force on the show since its inception in 1993. Previously, only a few of the rules had been published. Pdf ferengi rules of acquisition download full pdf book. These rules ordain conduct such as never place family before business.
In theory, every ferengi business transaction strictly. Due to recent social reforms, however, many young ferengi are exploring the world outside of commerce. They were first written by gint, the first grand nagus. Theres nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman. 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.
Like most species in star trek, the ferengi show a typical humanoid body plan, with main differences being either internal or. Deep space nine the ferengi rules of acquisition, series producer ira steven behr writes as if he were transcribing the rules based on a conversation with quark. There are others which may simply be ferengi aphorism. Jul 01, 1995 the ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr is a rather short book which basically lists the various ferengi rules of acquisition that have so far been revealed via the various mediums of star trek.
Dec 22, 2011 every rule of acquisition that was said throughout every star trek series. This misers delight edition of the ferengi rules of acquisition is bound in cheap plastigrain. Editions of the ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr and quark 1995, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Every known rule from the series is listed with an excellent backstory, or history if you will, of each rule. The ferengi culture is wholly centered on economy, and their economy is centered in the principles of capitalism, with financial success being a ferengi s primary goal in life. The ferengi rules of acquisition are a collection of two hundred and eightyfive sayings that form the basis of ferengi philosophy. This is one of the longstanding parts of this trek site. Deep space nine by behr, ira steven, wolf, robert hewitt isbn. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr is a rather short book which basically lists the various ferengi rules of acquisition that have so far been revealed via the various mediums of star trek. The rules of acquisition were the sacred precepts upon which all ferengi society was based. Legends of the ferengi is a much more thought out and fun book than its previously released cousin the ferengi rules of acquisition. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 121 everything is for sale even friendship. The following is from a book by ira steven behr isbn 0671529366, with slight modification for academic and pedagogical purposes.
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. Trek all 286 ferengi rules of acquisition asmr soft spoken duration. The ferengi are greedy, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous the ultimate rolemodel for anyone out to make a profit. Ferengi civilization was built on free enterprise, where earning profit was the sole meaningful goal in life, superseding all other endeavors. An avid star trek fan myself, i have been introducing my boyfriend to ds9, and he soon decided his favourite character is quark so naturally i bought him this as a housewarming present. Get fresh etsy trends and unique gift ideas delivered right to your inbox.
Reportedly these rules are subject to interpretation depending upon the situation. This set introduces the ferengi affiliation in a card set that transforms the star trek ccg tournament scene because it includes potent. Liked by view all give a shout out if you print this thing and display it in public proudly give attribution by printing and displaying this tag. Home is where the heart is, but the stars are made of latinum.
For centuries the famous ferengi rules of acquisition have been the guiding principles of the galaxys most successful entrepreneurs. Rules of acquisition while engaging in a game of tongo with rom, dax, and a young ferengi waiter named pel, quark is hailed by his leader, grand nagus zek, who has good news for him zek has chosen him to act as his chief negotiator in the ferengi expansion into the gamma quadrant. It has all the rules listed in pocket books ferengi rules of acquisition book. Ferengi rules of acquisition memory beta, noncanon star trek. 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.