Neil Strauss Books

"Kevin Hart was born an accident, unwanted by his parents. His father was a drug addict who was in and out of jail. His brother was a crack dealer and petty thief. And his mother was overwhelmingly strict, beating him with belts, frying pans, and his own toys. The odds, in short, were stacked against our young hero. But Kevin Hart, like Ernest Hemingway, JK Rowling, and Chocolate Droppa before him, was able to defy the odds. In his literary debut, he takes the reader on a journey through what his life was, what it is now, and how he's overcome each challenge to become the man he is today. And that man happens to be the biggest comedian in the world, with tours that sell out football stadiums and films that have collectively grossed over $3.5 billion. He achieved this not just through hard work, determination, and talent, but through his unique way of looking at the world. Because just like a book has chapters, Hart sees life as a collection of chapters that each person gets to write for himself or herself."--Back cover

From the author of the blockbuster best-seller The Game comes a shockingly personal and brutally honest memoir that confronts the greatest challenge of his life: monogamy and fidelity. Neil Strauss, once a scrawny, insecure nerd, transformed into the ultra-confident "pickup artist" known as Style, gaining fame through his instructive account of seduction that jump-started the international "seduction community." This newfound ability to attract women led him to view life as a constant parade of sexual opportunities, sidelining intimacy and long-term commitment. However, everything changed when he met a woman who compelled him to choose between her and his previous lifestyle. This wrenching decision forced Strauss to delve into his past, confronting the moral implications of his pickup lifestyle and a painful childhood mystery that shaped his identity. His journey revealed the extremes of his behavior and prompted him to question his understanding of relationships and the dynamics between men and women. Ultimately, this experience transformed him, leaving him forever changed.

Combining wit and journalistic detail, "Plan B" follows Strauss's journey toward obtaining a second citizenship in a small Caribbean island--and offers a wry commentary on the future of America in a time of uncertainty.

Marilyn Manson describes the bizarre collection of characters that formed his persona during a frightened Christian childhood. The Long Hard Road out of Hell is a journey from hospital emergency rooms via jail cells to music business stardom.

From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Game and Emergency comes a new collection of candid, hysterical, revealing short-form celebrity interviews.

In this book on survivalist preparedness, the author gains citizenship of the island nation of St. Kitts, visits to a ranch called Gunsite to learn to shoot, and learns techniques for tracking and surviving in the wilderness. Comics are used as illustrations throughout the book, detailing survival techniques.

Jenna Jameson's unforgettable memoir is many things at once: a shocking sexual history; an insider's guide to the secret workings of the billion-dollar adult-film industry; and a gripping thriller that probes deep into Jameson's dark past. With never-before-seen photographs from Jenna's private collection, exclusive photos taken for this book, and original cartoon strips, this memoir is an unparalleled exploration of sexual freedom.

Hidden somewhere, in nearly every major city in the world, is an underground seduction lair. And in these lairs, men trade the most devastatingly effective techniques ever invented to charm women. This is not fiction. These men really exist. They live together in houses known as Projects. And Neil Strauss, the bestselling author and journalist, spent two years living among them, using the pseudonym Style to protect his real-life identity. The result is one of the most explosive and controversial books of the last decade—guaranteed to change the lives of men and transform the way women understand the opposite sex forever. On his journey from AFC (average frustrated chump) to PUA (pick-up artist) to PUG (pick-up guru), Strauss not only shares scores of original seduction techniques but also has unforgettable encounters with the likes of Tom Cruise, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Heidi Fleiss, and Courtney Love. And then things really start to get strange—and passions lead to betrayals lead to violence. The Game is the story of one man's transformation from frog to prince to prisoner in the most unforgettable book of this generation.

Step into the booth. Check your judgments at the curtain. Close your eyes. Listen: you can hear the voices of the visitors who sat here before you: some of the most twisted, drug-addled, deviant, lonely, lost, brilliant characters ever to be caught on film. What do you have to offer the booth?

The world’s greatest pickup artist returns! Following the success of his bestselling exposé, Mystery became an international sensation, but as women have caught on to his methods, it’s time for an upgraded approach. With over fifteen years of experience, and inspired by his VH1 reality series, Mystery presents a fresh playbook for the modern playboy. The journey begins in his luxurious Miami mansion, where he and his crew strategize their next moves. A new student arrives, and Mystery immerses him in the pickup-artist lifestyle, offering an intimate glimpse into his seductive mastery. He outlines a comprehensive system of game, sharing his latest, field-tested strategies. Inside, readers will find a list of attraction triggers, innovative techniques for approaching strangers, and his most effective humor strategy, the Absurd, to keep conversations flowing. The book also covers physical escalation, addressing inner-game issues for those lacking confidence, and much more. Whether in South Beach, Las Vegas, or the Hollywood Hills, Mystery is always at the center of the action, ready to seize opportunities. Now, it’s your chance to dive into the game and elevate your skills.

Neil Strauss, New York Times bestselling author of The Game, now brings readers a portable, omnibus paperback edition of his box set Rules of the Game—a unique how-to guide for pickup artists (The StyleLife Challenge) and a volume of Game stories (The Style Diaries)—with new bonus material. The Stylelife Challenge is the manual Strauss, author of Emergency, thought he’d never write: the ultimate guide to landing the woman of your dreams, while The Style Diaries takes readers further into the seduction underworld than ever before, and delves where The Game never dared to tread: into the even more complicated rules of relationships.

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Neil Strauss ist Schriftsteller und Journalist. Und sexsüchtig. Auf seine smarte, direkte Art geht er den Themen nach, die Frau und Mann wirklich bewegen: Liebe, Sex, Partnerschaft. Sein Weg führt ihn von viagragetriebenen Orgien über hochseriöse wissenschaftliche Testserien bis in einen modernen Harem. Dabei bleibt Strauss immer schonungslos ehrlich. Jeder von uns hat seine eigene nackte Wahrheit – und falls nicht, werden Sie beim Lesen trotzdem eine verdammt gute Zeit haben …

„Kdo chce hýbat světem, musí nejdřív pohnout sám sebou.“ (Sokrates) Kevin Hart se narodil jako nehoda, jehož otec byl drogově závislý a matka přísná. Jeho bratr se potýkal s kriminální činností. Přestože měl Hart v dětství mnoho překážek, dokázal překonat těžké časy a stát se jedním z nejznámějších komiků na světě. Ve své knižní prvotině sdílí svůj životní příběh od dětství až po současnost, ukazuje, jak se vyrovnal s výzvami, které mu osud postavil do cesty. Díky tvrdé práci, talentu a jedinečnému pohledu na svět se mu podařilo vyprodávat fotbalové stadiony a jeho filmy vynesly přes 3,5 miliardy dolarů. Hart vnímá život jako sérii kapitol, které píší on a lidé kolem něj. „Život je příběh, sled kapitol. Je na vás, jak interpretujete jednotlivé kapitoly, a vaše interpretace určuje další kapitolu. Můžete si vybrat, zda to bude komedie nebo tragédie, příběh o vzestupu nebo pádu. I když nemůžete ovlivnit, co se vám stane, můžete rozhodnout, jak to budete vidět. Proč si tedy nevybrat ten nejlepší příběh pro svůj život?“

Průnik do tajné společnosti mistrů svádění Autorovo dobrodružství, které mu převrátilo život na ruby, začalo na internetu. Dostal jako pracovní úkol dát dohromady knižní brožurku "balicích" strategií, které obíhají na internetu a těší se oblibě. Strauss, kterého vždy zajímal víc James Joyce než sex na jednu noc, se nicméně velmi profesionálně vrhl do "hry", přestal se načas stýkat se svými kamarády, na rady svých nových učitelů si oholil hlavu, přestal nosit brýle, nechal si vybělit zuby a drasticky změnil šatník. Prošel několik seminářů a "škol", vystřídal několik mistrů onoho umění a pod přezdívkou Style (protože se spisovateli prý nikdo nechce spát) začal mít nebývalé úspěchy s takovými ženami, o kterých by se mu před pár lety ani nezdálo. Hra vypráví o skutečných událostech, a přestože působí velmi humorně, domyslit ji do důsledků není pro lidský druh zrovna lichotivé.

From a legendary music producer known for fostering creativity, this beautifully crafted book offers profound insights into the artistic process. Initially intended as a guide to creating great art, it evolved into a reflection on how to truly be. Unlike many producers who are defined by a specific sound, the author is renowned for creating a safe space where artists from diverse genres can discover their authentic selves and surprise both themselves and the world. His true talent lies in helping individuals overcome barriers to connect with their inherent creativity. Throughout his career, he has pondered the origins of creativity and the essential elements that resonate within us. He emphasizes that being an artist transcends mere output; it is fundamentally about our relationship with the world. Creativity is accessible to everyone, and nurturing this space is a vital responsibility. After more than five years of development, this work presents a series of meditations that guide readers along the artistic journey, suggesting that the path of the artist is one we can all traverse. It distills a lifetime of wisdom into a timeless offering, making the feelings of exhilaration and transcendence more attainable for all.

V knize Pravda se Strauss pouští do zatím nejobtížnějšího tématu: partnerských vztahů. A během této divoké a nadmíru zábavné cesty se snaží najít odpovědi na otázky, které si muži i ženy pokládají každý den: Je přirozené být celý život věrný jednomu člověku? Mohou alternativy k monogamii přinést lepší vztahy a větší štěstí? Co nás přitahuje na partnerech, které si vybíráme? Dokážeme zamezit uvadání vášně a romantiky s postupujícím časem? Hledání odpovědí autora zavede do odvykací léčebny pro sexuálně závislé, nejmodernějších vědeckých laboratoří, současných harémů, na sexuální orgie a – což je nejděsivější – k vlastní matce. Jeho zjištění změní vše, co do té doby věděl o lásce, sexu, vztazích i o sobě samém. Pravda je pronikavě upřímná a neodolatelně čtivá kniha, která může mít stejný vliv i na vás. Pokud vás Hra naučila, jak se seznámit s příslušníky opačného pohlaví, Pravda vás naučí, jak si je udržet.

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