Description
The Book of Man founder and editor Martin Robinson sets out on a quest to explore the state of modern masculinity.
About the Author
Martin Robinson is the Editor and Founder of The Book of Man, a website aiming to support male mental health and well-being, and explore new forms of masculinity. He appears regularly on panels, podcasts and radio to discuss his work. Prior to founding the site, Martin worked in men's and music magazines for 17 years. He lives with his two children and partner in South London.
Reviews
A sharp but sensitive exploration of the pitfalls of masculinity. Martin writes with an openness that draws you in, unpacking the masculinity myths that we need to tackle, right now, with insight. -- Jeffrey Boakye * author of Hold Tight: Black Masculinity, Millennials, and the Meaning of Grime *
A very important book. A wake up call to men. -- JJ Bola * author of No Place to Call Home and Mask Off: Masculinity Redefined *
I laughed, I cried, I learned - a beautifully written, honest, vital read. Funny as f**k yet utterly poignant and precise. -- Poorna Bell, author and journalist
Amusing, insightful and well-informed * The Herald *
[A] bright and breezy tour of 21st-century maleness, which mixes on-the-spot reporting with talking head interviews ... Engaging * Metro *
Masculinity is under the microscope like never before. Good. It's not in crisis, but it is changing. Books like this show why. * Evening Standard *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472971272
Author Martin Robinson
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Bloomsbury Continuum
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 494g