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The Man's Book (Hardcover)

by Thomas Fink (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson (14 Sep 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0297851632
  • ISBN-13: 978-0297851639
  • Product Dimensions: 19 x 12.4 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 135,631 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"a fascinating guide to being a man in the 21st century... it will make a wonderful present or simply a great guide to the confusions of modern life."

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"a fascinating guide to being a man in the 21st century... it will make a wonderful present or simply a great guide to the confusions of modern life." (GQ ONLINE )

"This simple cover, drawing on a more sophisticated and classic look, marks it as a lifestyle guide for the mature metrosexual. From details about spirits, to a comprehensive summary of the life of James Bond, this collection is sure to appeal to men of all tastes." (THE BOOKSELLER - Men's Lifestyle, top title )

Under the headline VIRILE AND PROUD OF IT, the reviewer says her "own in-house uber masculine metrosexual.... amid alarming belly laughter... is literally convulsing with admiration.... (Thomas Fink) is displeased by this marginalisation of masculinity. He wants gentlemen everywhere to stand up and take note. Ladies should be aware that it makes for an illuminating afternoon when they do." (NEW STATESMAN, )

"Bloke facts, rules and tips.... stacks of handy, ZOO-Style info: how to start a fire with a Coke can, make cocktails, build a treehouse." Three stars (ZOO MAGAZINE )

"A big celebration of the human male form, spelling out all the stereotypes that make us so unique. A must, if urinal etiquette confuses you." Three stars (NUTS MAGAZINE )

"Every now and then a book comes along that makes you ask yourself: why didn't I think of that....it deserves to sell in truckloads, and it probably will." (LITERARY REVIEW )

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Passage of Gentlemens Rites, 1 May 2007
By Craig R. Hodge "horrible_hodge" (Penicuik Scotland) - See all my reviews
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Guys forget the clothes show leave that to the ladies. Lads mags, although nice to look at they're full of adverts & not much info. This book however is jam packed with little facts that will make you smarter than the average bear!

Lets admit it guys we all aspire to be a bit like James Bond. Now this book will give you a smattering of his social knowledge. Whether that's a brief guide to beers, wines & spirits. Or even better what glass they should be drunk from. I'm looking forward to asking for the proper glass down the pub. Or what you should wear to a function. Basic dress codes & even how to tie a tie in different ways. Dying arts in our increasingly casual society, I mean have you seen those massive knots people have these days. They look absolutely ridiculous. And how many times have we read that a real lady likes a smart dressed man?

But it's not just about dress sense. There's tons of information & tips on a whole range of subjects. Public loo etiquette is hilarious; every lady should read that section. Poker explained, personally I've never understood it until now.

Great book, informative, witty & well written. As previous reviewers have said there's very little of the authors opinions. Just information in a format that makes you read it from cover to cover in no time. And go back to it again and again. Highly recommended.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars *perfect present*, 15 Nov 2006
This handsome handbook for men has changed my life! It's a compendium of
facts and observations (but very few opinions) concisely expressed and
clearly laid out. In this sense it is more a reference book than a guide
to a particular kind of lifesyle. And the information between its covers
should be possessed by every man. If ever there was an ideal Christmas
present for husband or fathers or sons, this is it.
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Every guy will love this, 3 Oct 2006
By James Franklin (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This book really is what the title says, a book that every man needs. I heard about the other book by Fink on ties but I don't wear ties that often. However I couldn't put this book down. It is a cross between a reference book for basically anything that a man might be interested in and a guide to why men do things the way they do.
I found the guide to night clubs in London very useful, also the guide to the different shirtmakers, the darts strategy and unusual ways of starting a fire. (Have a look at the part on Family Jewels). If you've seen the Dangerous Book for Boys, well this is a Dangerous Book for Men, but denser and more detailed. If you don't have a copy yet, you will soon.
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If Nick Smith from "Metropolitan" were to recommend a book, this would be the one. Perhaps the standards of the urban haute bourgeoisie can yet survive.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Your questions answered
Whether it's dress, sport, women, drinking, outdoors, or the future, this book has the info in its covers. A handbook for him and a guide to the future.
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