THE ART OF SEDUCTION (诱惑的艺术)

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.

Book Description
When raised to the level of art, seduction has toppled empires, won elections, and enslaved great minds. In this volume, Green asks readers what kind of seducer do they want to be?

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 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

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 the need to scheme to get what they want. Given the popularity of so-called reality-based television programs, it is clear there is a large audience of such people. Greene, again providing quotes on his topic from philosophers, scientists, playwrights, and novelists, examines "the achievements of the greatest seducers throughout history" and profiles 10 seductive archetypes. Although the tactics Greene advises may be distasteful to some, his literary survey is fascinating. As was Greene's previous work, this one is billed as "A Joost Elffers Production." Elffers is identified--with no hint of embarrassment--as a book "packager." A "quote" from a Newsweek review of The 48 Laws is used to hype the new book, though the actual article in which the quote appeared challenged Greene's credentials as an editor and playwright and offered only lukewarm praise.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　David Rouse

Book Dimension
length: (cm)22.9 　　　 　　　　　 　　　　　 width:(cm)16.3

Acknowlegments
Preface
Part One The Seductive Character
The Siren
The Rake
The Ideal Lover
The Dandy
The Natural
The Coquete
The Charmer
The Charismatic
The Star
The Anti-Seducer
The Seducer's Victims-The Eighteen Types
Part Two The Seductive Process
Phase One:Separation-Stirring Interest and Desire
1 Choose the Right Victim
2 Create a False Sense of Security-Approach Indirectly
3 Send Mixed Signals
4 Appear to Be Object of Desire-Create Triangles
5 Create a Need-Stir Anxiety and Discontent
6 Master the Art of Insinuation
7 Enter Their Spirit
8 Create Temptation
Phase Two:Lead Astray-Creating Pleasure and Confusion
9 Keep Them in Suspense-What Comes Next?
10 Use the Demonic Power of Sow Confusion
11 Pay Attention to Detail
12 Poeticize Your Presence
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Phase Three:The Precipice-Deepening the Effect Through Extreme Measures
Phase Four:Moving In for the Kill
Appendix A:Seductive Environment/Seductive Time
Appendix B:How to Sell Anything to the Masses
Selected Bibliography
Index