The Art of Seduction

Robert Greene

Rating: 4.0/5 Stars
Rank: 328

Touted as a "handbook on the most subtle and effective form of power" and "an indispensable primer on how to take what you want from whomever you want," this book is more than a little creepy.

Following on the heels of his 48 Laws of Power, this book continues Greene's gross exploration of social power, this time in the realm of sexual politics.

In Part 1, Greene, again paired with "packager" Joost Elffers (Play with Your Food), offers a straight-faced description of the nine types of seductive character, from the "Ideal Lover" to the "Rake." Elffers's contribution comes in the form of numerous quotes by famous contemporary and historical figures tucked into the side margins. Part 2 examines the process of seduction, subdivided into four phases, with chapter headings such as "Master the Art of Insinuation" and "Isolate the Victim." This book will have real appeal for power mongers, gold diggers, and heartless manipulators everywhere.

Books such as Beverley East's Finding Mr. Write (LJ 5/1/00) and Jama Clark's What the Hell Do Women Really Want?

(Island Flower, 1997) offer advice on the same subject without the distasteful exploitative emphasis. David Valencia, King Cty. Lib. Syst., WA
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power, lives in Los Angeles. Joost Elffers is the producer of the bestselling Secret Language series.

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The Art of Seduction
Robert Greene


	From Library Journal
	Touted as a "handbook on the most subtle and effective form of power" and "an indispensable primer on how to take what you want from whomever you want," this book is more than a little creepy. Following on the heels... read full editorial

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	The author of THE 48 LAWS OF POWER gives us another tour de force on influence, this time on the mysterious process of seduction. He describes nine basic types of seducers, and each one is illustrated by marvelous examples... read full editorial

	From Booklist
	Greene is the author of The 48 Laws of Power (1998), a compilation of quotes from throughout history that prescribe methods of obtaining and wielding power. He now adds seduction to the mix of stratagems for those who feel... read full editorial

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The Art of Seduction
Robert Greene


	Talk about manipulation
	(Glendale, AZ USA) January 4, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
	Ok, this book teaches you the sneaky ways of seducing people. I admit, I didn't give this book much of a chance. Was I wrong. It's reccomended reading on my list now.

	It's about power, not sex.
	(United States) August 4, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars
	This book, contrary to its title, is more about power and how to keep it then love or sex. The book shows how famous rulers and leaders have made their place in history through their ability to communicate... read full review

	Are You A "Victim" Of This Book?
	(United States) July 26, 2004 - 4.0/5 stars
	This excellent book makes one good point: deception is harder to detect than what is commonly believed, for people prefer to live in fantasy than in reality; promise what your victim wants, he/she will blind fold their... read full review

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