Zack Grafman & Frank Theodat on The Boys Book of Adventure
Gentleman Speculator · Andrew Flattery, Zack Grafman, and Frank Theodat
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Show Notes
I chat with editors Zack Grafman and Frank Theodat about the need for aspirational books for boys. Many recommendations from the Dads here, including classics like The Hardy Boys, Treasure Island, Jules Verne but also some new stuff (Redwall, How to Train your Dragon, even some video games).
We also talk the (potential) opportunity within independent publishing to create and distribute through “underground, conspiratorial, vibes based marketing” books that counter safe, effeminate, and uninspiring mainstream offerings. ‘Based Boys Books,’ as Zack puts it.
Look out for the launch of The Boys Book of Adventure Anthology, a new collection deliberately crafted to appeal to boys, as boys. The Anthology also happens include my next ‘Leo and Henry’ Adventure.
Buy the book on Amazon - https://amzn.to/42m7C66
Intro/Outro: The Ecstasy of Gold - Ennio Morricone
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