# Manly Man Books 'The Alphabet of Manliness' Isn't a Read for Sissies By Alexandra Shiman | Published 2010-01-07 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphabet-of-manliness References: [powells](http://www.powells.com/biblio?isbn=9780806531441) & [alphabetofmanliness](http://alphabetofmanliness.com/) 'A' is for ass kicking. 'B' is for boner. 'C' is for copping a feel. This is just the beginning of 'The Alphabet of Manliness.' As a real “manly man” though, you’d already know that. However, if you’re currently just aspiring to be the [manliest of men](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) (or “burliest of women”), then Maddox’s 'The Alphabet of Manliness' can help you gain the desired insight you’re looking for. Originally published in 2006, it’s back again in a “longer, harder” edition! Be forewarned though -- this is not your regular “[joke” book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizarre-bookshelf). This book means business and may not be intended for all audiences. Don’t take my word for it though. Check out 'The Alphabet of Manliness' yourself! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Controversial Humor Books:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a new wave of boundary-pushing comedy books that challenge societal norms and appeal to a specific niche audience. - **Gender Stereotype Exploration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop books and content that deconstruct traditional gender stereotypes and offer a fresh perspective on masculinity and femininity. - **Re-publishing Cult Classics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Identify out-of-print books with a dedicated fan base and re-publish them with added content and features to attract new readers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Book Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace non-traditional book formats and genres to tap into niche markets and discover hidden bestsellers. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce comedy shows, podcasts, and digital content that push boundaries and challenge societal norms to attract a dedicated and engaged audience. - **Gender Studies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create educational platforms, courses, and resources that encourage critical examination and discussion of gender stereotypes and their impact on society. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Shaped Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hot-girl-toolkit.md) - [Historical Humankind Coffee Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book.md) - [Male-Targeted Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-hard-alcoholic-beverage.md) - [Humorous Parenting Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry.md) - [Cheeky Parenting Prostration Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizontal-parenting.md) - [Limited-Edition Erotica Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-stories.md) - [Informative Parenting Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-to-zinc-oxide.md) - [Toddler-Focused Typography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-book-of-fancy-letters.md) - [Tech Culture Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/techbro-handbook.md)