The Art of Seduction
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., WACopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.