{"product_id":"the-game-1","title":"The Game by Neil Strauss [rare books]","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"105\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"144\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNeil Strauss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a nonfiction book that explores a hidden community of men who study and practice techniques for attracting women, often calling themselves “pickup artists.” The book follows Strauss as he enters this subculture to write about it and eventually becomes deeply involved in it under the nickname “Style.” Throughout the story, he meets well-known figures in the community such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eErik von Markovik\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (known as Mystery) and attends workshops, parties, and social experiments focused on dating strategies and confidence building. As Strauss becomes more successful within the group, he begins to question the lifestyle and the emotional consequences of these methods. The book ultimately reflects on identity, relationships, and the difference between genuine connection and manipulative behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1828\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNeil Strauss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNeil Strauss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an American journalist, author, and ghostwriter known for writing about music, culture, and psychology. Born in 1969 in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChicago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, he worked as a reporter for publications such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Strauss gained widespread attention with \u003cem data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, which became a bestseller and sparked discussion about dating culture and social behavior. He has also written other books including \u003cem data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEmergency: This Book Will Save Your Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Truth: An Uncomfortable Book About Relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. Strauss is also known for collaborating with celebrities on memoirs and biographies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45160122351802,"sku":"2U7CH7ABL-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/Game_dc4f94be-bec9-42e6-a3e8-ccff66e675cc.jpg?v=1773471605","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-game-1","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}