the concise art of seduction by robert greene

The popularity of these books along with their vast and fiercely loyal audience proves these are profound, timeless lessons from historical leaders that still ring true in today's culture. In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, these books are also being hailed by everyone from war historians to some of the heaviest hitters in the rap world (including Jay-Z and 50 Cent). The third in this highly anticipated series of books, The 33 Strategies of War, hit bookstores January 2006 and offers a strategic look behind the movements of War in application to everyday life. In 2001, Robert released his second book, The Art of Seduction, which is more than a sequel to The 48 Laws it is both a handbook on how to wield the ultimate form of power, and a detailed look at the greatest seducers in history. The book has been a national and international bestseller, and has been translated into 17 languages. Robert and Joost became partners and in 1998, The 48 Laws of Power was born. There he met Joost Elffers, the New York book packager and discussed with him his idea for a book on power and manipulation, the ultimate modern version of Machiavelli's The Prince. In 1995 he was involved in the planning and creation of the art school Fabrica, outside Venice, Italy. Robert has lived in London, Paris, and Barcelona he speaks several languages and has worked as a translator. He has worked in New York as an editor and writer at several magazines, including Esquire and in Hollywood as a story developer and writer. California at Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. There is more than one author by this name on Goodreads.īest-selling author and public speaker, Robert Greene was born in Los Angeles. This book is an indispensable primer on the essence of one of history's greatest weapons.

Immerse yourself in the twenty-four manoeuvres and strategies of the seductive process, the ritual by which a seducer gains mastery over his or her target. Discover who you, or your pursuer, most resembles. He unearths the two sides to seduction: the characters and the process. The author once again unpacks the rules of timeless, amoral game and identifies how to create a spell, break down resistance and, ultimately, compel a target to surrender. A mesmerizing encore to the bestselling Concise 48 Laws of Power, The Concise Art Of Seduction is a masterful synthesis of the legacies of civilization's greatest seducers - from Cleopatra to John F. When raised to the level of art, seduction, as an indirect and subtle form of power, has toppled empires, won elections, and enslaved great minds and bodies. Charm, persuasion, the ability to create illusions: these are some of the many dazzling gifts of the Seducer, the compelling figure who is able to manipulate, mislead and give pleasure all at once.

The concise art of seduction by robert greene