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# Preparatory Apocalypse Books
How to Survive Anything: A Visual Guide Offers Useful Tips and Tricks

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-10-08 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-to-survive-anything
References: [dudeiwantthat](http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/entertainment/books/how-to-survive-anything.asp) & [amzn](http://www.amzn.com/161628868X/?tag=duiwath-20)

There are more than a few people who truly believe the world will soon succumb to a [deadly natural disaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4rq002003) or a [zombie apocalypse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifsunsets), so for those out there that need to prepare themselves, How to Survive Anything: A Visual Guide will help offer tips and tricks to stay alive. Although the name might make you think it has a humorous twist, think again: How to Survive Anything: A Visual Guide offers very realistic tips for when the unthinkable happens and you need to have your wits about you to survive.

Although the scenarios within How to Survive Anything: A Visual Guide are somewhat fantastical in nature, the book helps to offer relevant, everyday tips too, like what to do if you encounter a bear or how long before you will get frostbite in cold temperatures.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 24% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Apocalyptic Survival Guides:** Creating guidebooks focused on disaster survival scenarios.
- **Visual Learning:** Creating visual instructional materials that can help in emergency scenarios.
- **Preparation and Readiness Culture:** Fostering a culture around being prepared for possible disasters by using visual guides like this.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Publishing Industry:** Publishers can release more Preparatory Apocalypse Books with similar visual representations to cater to this emerging market.
- **Outdoor Gear Industry:** Outdoor gear companies should consider creating products that align with the survival methods in these guides, such as clothing with built-in cooling and warming systems.
- **Education Industry:** Educational institutions can develop courses that teach students life-saving survival skills, such as first aid and how to build shelter.

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