Art of Manliness Collection [Paperback]

Brett McKay (Author), Kate McKay (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 2012

This limited-edition collection contains a wealth of information and inspiration for the modern man. Included inside are the following books:

• The Art of Manliness. This book is dedicated to helping men uncover what manliness means in the 21st century, from rediscovering the outdoors to dressing with panache to becoming a good father.
• The Art of Manliness: Manvotionals. This book contains the manliest wisdom of the ages--a myriad of poems, quotes, and essays designed to inspire men to live life to the fullest and realize their complete potential as men.

Together, housed in a classic cigar box, they make the perfect gift for any man (or soon-to-be man) who is conscious of leaving his mark on this world. (This $38 value is priced at only $29.99.)

Also includes 6 drink coasters!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Brett and Kate McKay are the married team behind the popular website, TheArtofManliness.com. In just two years, the site has grown to over 1 million visitors a month, over 2 million page views a month, and over 70,000 daily subscribers. In addition, the authors maintain a thriving online social network called the Art of Manliness Community. Brett has a degree in Letters where he focused on classical history and philosophy. He also graduated in the top ten of his class in law school. Kate has a bachelor's in history and graduated summa cum laude with a masters in religion. They live in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: HOW Books (May 2, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440322481
• ISBN-13: 978-1440322488
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 2 x 9.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > Education & Reference > Etiquette

More About the Author

Brett McKay is a man. Kate McKay loves manly men. Together this husband and wife team reside in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and run the ArtofManliness.com, the manliest website on the Internet.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Necessity For Every Man Young or Old April 16, 2012

By Kat

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I stumbled across artofmanliness.com several months ago and was thrown back by the site. It is fun to read and has very good advice and articles on many topics that men encounter throughout their lives. I love the blog so much that I subscribed to it on my kindle, downloaded the book onto it, and bought the hard copy versions in this boxed set.

Quality: This boxed set includes Brett and Kate's two books and six drink coasters. The books are made from quality materials and the covers are very thick and sturdy. The coasters are sturdy, made from a cardboard material, that I can see lasting a good several years. The cigar box that the books and coasters come in is fairly sturdy, again made from a cardboard material, that will last a long time with care. Overall no complaints about the quality of the product, especially at the low price.

Content: The first book The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man has a lot of good advice for each aspect of a man: Gentleman, Friend, Hero, Lover, Father, Outdoorsman, Leader, and Virtuous Man. They include many How-To's and useful information for every man. The second book The Art of Manliness - Manvotionals: Timeless Wisdom and Advice on Living the 7 Manly Virtues includes advice on living the seven manly virtues: Manliness, Courage, Industry, Resolution, Self-Reliance, Discipline, and Honor. Each chapter includes quotes, poems, or essays that feed the mind and offer great insights. Both books are filled with wonderful illustrations that engage the reader. Finally, the coasters have manly quotes on them from people like Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, and Benjamin Franklin.

Overall, I am thrilled with this purchase. Definitely worth the money, and I look forward to more wisdom from Brett and Kate McKay over at the artofmanliness.com

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Art of Manliness June 2, 2012

By Karonian

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

A must read for men and young men, who wish to live their lives with more honor, courage, and chivalry. Back to the basics when a man's word and a handshake were all that was needed. My grandsons received the box sets for H/S graduation. Son in laws got them for Christmas. Good for direction and moral compass I think.
Thank You Brett and Kay.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Good deal and great books. May 21, 2012

By Matthew J. Bastinck

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this set because I am a big fan of the blog and have been debating on buying the books for some time now. I couldn't pass up the offer for a box set like this. You get both books which in value alone is more than what you are spending for this box set. I have been reading the books on and off since I recieved them to always give me some inspiration as to ways I can live in the manly fashion throughout the day.