The Art of Seduction

This bold, instructive guide to power of attraction by the bestselling author of"The 48 Laws of Power," "The 33 Strategies of War," and "Mastery "can make anyone a master of this devastating and timeless art This mesmerizing exploration of the most subtle, elusive, and effective form of power is a masterful analysis of civilization's greatest seducers, from Cleopatra to JFK, as well as the classic literature of seduction from Freud to Kierkegaard and Ovid to Casanova. Robert Greene once again identifies the rules of a timeless, amoral game and explores how to cast a spell, break down resistance, and, ultimately, compel a target to surrender. Presenting profiles of each type of seducer—including the Charmer, the Coquette, the Rake, and the Star, among others—and the twenty-four maneuvers that will guide you step by step in the game of attraction and temptation, "The Art of Seduction" is an indispensable primer of persuasion that reveals the universal power of this age-old art. Also look out for Robert Greene's latest book, "Mastery," which picks up where "The 48 Laws of Power "left off to uncover just what it takes to be great.

“Priase for the work of Robert Greene: "Compelling."-- Forbes "Greene's specialty is analyzing the lives and philosophies of historical figures like Sun Tzu and Napoleon, and extracting from them tips on how to manipulate people and situations--a cutthroat worldview that has earned him a devoted following among a like-minded readership of rappers, drug dealers and corporate executives."-- The New York Times "Illuminating."-- The Guardian "Machiavelli has a new rival. And Sun Tzu had better watch his back. Greene . . . has put together a checklist of ambitious behavior. Just reading the table of contents is enough to stir a little corner-office lust." -- New York magazine ”

Priase for the work of Robert Greene: "Compelling."—Forbes

"Greene’s specialty is analyzing the lives and philosophies of historical figures like Sun Tzu and Napoleon, and extracting from them tips on how to manipulate people and situations—a cutthroat worldview that has earned him a devoted following among a like-minded readership of rappers, drug dealers and corporate executives."—The New York Times

"Illuminating."—The Guardian

“Machiavelli has a new rival. And Sun Tzu had better watch his back. Greene . . . has put together a checklist of ambitious behavior. Just reading the table of contents is enough to stir a little corner-office lust.”—New York magazine
 
“Beguiling . . . literate . . . fascinating. A wry primer for people who desperately want to be on top.”—People magazine

“An heir to Machiavelli’s Prince . . . gentler souls will find this book frightening, those whose moral compass is oriented solely to power will have a perfect vade mecum.”—Publishers Weekly

Robert Greene, author of "The 48 Laws of Power" and "The Art of Seduction," has a degree in classical studies.
Joost Elffers is the producer of the bestselling "The 48 Laws of Power" and "The Art of Seduction,"

Get what you want by manipulating everyone's greatest weakness: the desire for pleasure Seduction is the most subtle, elusive, and effective form of power. It's as evident in John F. Kennedy's hold over the masses as it is in Cleopatra's hold over Antony. Now, the author of the bestselling The 48 Laws of Power has written a handbook synthesizing the classic literature of seduction from Freud to Kierkegaard and Ovid to Casanova, with cunning strategies illustrated by the successes and failures of characters throughout history. And once again Robert Greene identifies the rules of a timeless, amoral game and explores how to cast a spell, break down resistance, and, ultimately, compel a target to surrender. The Art of Seduction takes us through the characters and qualities of the ten archetypal figures of seduction (including the Siren, the Ideal Lover, the Dandy, the Natural, the Charismatic, and the Star) and the twenty-four maneuvers by which anyone can overcome a victim's futile resistance to the practice of this devastating and timeless art form. Every bit as essential as The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction is an indispensable primer of persuasion that reveals one of history's greatest weapons and the ultimate form of power. 1 Choose the Right Victim 2 Create a False Sense of Security-Approach Indirectly 3 Send Mixed Signals 4 Appear to Be an 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 9 Keep Them in Suspense-What Comes Next? 10 Use the Demonic Power of Words to Sow Confusion 11 Pay Attention to Detail 12 Poeticize Your Presence 13 Disarm Through Strategic Weakness and Vulnerability 14 Confuse Desire and Reality-The Perfect Illusion 15 Isolate the Victim 16 Prove Yourself 17 Effect a Regression 18 Stir Up the Transgressive and Taboo 19 Use Spiritual Lures 20 Mix Pleasure with Pain 21 Give Them Space to Fall-The Pursuer Is Pursued 22 Use Physical Lures 23 Master the Art of the Bold Move 24 Beware of the Aftereffects.

From the creators of the "New York Times" bestseller"The 48 Laws of Power, " comes a mesmerizing handbook on seduction: the most subtle and effective form of power Which sort of seducer could you be: Siren? Rake? Cold Coquette? Star? Comedian? Charismatic? or Saint? This book will show you which. 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. When raised to the level of art, seduction, an indirect and subtle form of power, has toppled empires, won elections and enslaved great minds. Discover who you, or your pursuer, most resembles. Learn, too, the pitfalls of the anti-Seducer. In part II, immerse yourself in the twenty-four maneuvers and strategies of the seductive process, the ritual by which a seducer gains mastery over his target. Understand how to Choose the Right Victim, Appear to Be an Object of Desire, and Confuse Desire and Reality. As in his other bestsellers, "The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War," and most recently in "Mastery," in "The Art of Seduction," an international bestseller, Robert Greene deftly mines history and literature to create an indispensable primer on the essence of one of history's greatest weapons and the ultimate power trip."

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