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Erick DuPree, Author & Anthropologist
about
writing
Blog
Reviews
GI Joe Collection
The Wild Hunt
books
He-Man to Hypermasc
Awaken to Mindfulness Book
Becoming Murasaki
Diary of Murasaki Shikibu: Translation
Uncovering Genji: A Reader’s Guide
anthologies
Masculinity: An Anthology
Men & The Goddess: An Anthology
BOLD: An Anthology of Masculinity
Bringing Race to the Table
Finding The Masculine In Goddess' Spiral
media
A Jaded Gay: Beyond The Brawn
AHIMSA Podcast
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Men & The Goddess: An Anthology
BOLD: An Anthology of Masculinity
Bringing Race to the Table
Finding The Masculine In Goddess' Spiral
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A Jaded Gay: Beyond The Brawn
AHIMSA Podcast
Review of  The Rambo Report: Five Films, Three Books, One Legend by Nat Segaloff
Review, Rambo Erick DuPree, PhD. 6/5/25 Review, Rambo Erick DuPree, PhD. 6/5/25

Review of The Rambo Report: Five Films, Three Books, One Legend by Nat Segaloff

An essential guide to the legacy of Rambo, The Rambo Report explores the character’s evolution from David Morrell’s novel to action icon. With sharp insights on masculinity, war, and pop culture, Nat Segaloff delivers a powerful look at one of Hollywood’s most enduring legends.

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Review of Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle by Michael Andor Brodeur
Review, Muscle Erick DuPree, PhD. 5/5/25 Review, Muscle Erick DuPree, PhD. 5/5/25

Review of Swole: The Making of Men and the Meaning of Muscle by Michael Andor Brodeur

Swole is more than just a book for men, and certainly more than a book about the gym. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt out of place in their own skin, or questioned the messages the world sends about how a body should look.

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Review of The Leatherman’s Handbook: Golden Anniversary Edition by Larry Townsend
Masculinity, BDSM, Review Erick DuPree, PhD. 5/1/25 Masculinity, BDSM, Review Erick DuPree, PhD. 5/1/25

Review of The Leatherman’s Handbook: Golden Anniversary Edition by Larry Townsend

A bold, personal review of The Leatherman’s Handbook: Golden Anniversary Edition by Larry Townsend. This foundational leather and BDSM classic remains vital for queer history, kink ethics, and radical consent. A must-read for leatherfolk and the kink-curious alike.

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Review of King, Warrior, Magician, Lover — Rediscovering the Inner Architecture of Masculinity
Review, Masculinity Erick DuPree, PhD. 2/1/25 Review, Masculinity Erick DuPree, PhD. 2/1/25

Review of King, Warrior, Magician, Lover — Rediscovering the Inner Architecture of Masculinity

A powerful exploration of the male psyche through four core archetypes—King, Warrior, Magician, Lover. This personal review of Moore and Gillette’s classic offers insight into mature masculinity, emotional integration, and inner balance. A must-read for men on a journey of self-discovery.

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Review of Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew Crawford
Masculinity, Review Erick DuPree, PhD. 11/5/24 Masculinity, Review Erick DuPree, PhD. 11/5/24

Review of Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew Crawford

A powerful reflection on manual labor, identity, and meaning, Shop Class as Soulcraft explores how working with your hands can restore dignity, purpose, and connection in modern life.

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Review of Iron John by Robert Bly: A Mythic Journey into True Masculinity
Review, Masculinity Erick DuPree, PhD. 11/1/24 Review, Masculinity Erick DuPree, PhD. 11/1/24

Review of Iron John by Robert Bly: A Mythic Journey into True Masculinity

A poetic and personal reflection on Robert Bly’s Iron John, exploring masculinity through myth, emotion, and initiation. A must-read for men seeking depth, purpose, and healing. True strength lies in feeling—this book shows the way.

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Review of The Way of Men by Jack Donovan
Review, Masculinity Erick DuPree, PhD. 7/5/24 Review, Masculinity Erick DuPree, PhD. 7/5/24

Review of The Way of Men by Jack Donovan

A critical review of The Way of Men by Jack Donovan, exposing its glorification of violence, exclusion, and homophobia. Explore how his vision of masculinity ignores history, intimacy, and community in favor of a rigid, fear-based model rooted in domination, not true brotherhood.

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Review of The Adonis Complex — A Must-Read on Male Body Image and Cultural Masculinity
Masculinity, Muscle, Review Erick DuPree, PhD. 4/4/24 Masculinity, Muscle, Review Erick DuPree, PhD. 4/4/24

Review of The Adonis Complex — A Must-Read on Male Body Image and Cultural Masculinity

The Adonis Complex exposes the hidden crisis of male body image issues—from muscle dysmorphia to steroid abuse. A must-read for anyone exploring masculinity, fitness culture, or men’s mental health. This powerful book reveals the emotional cost of chasing the "ideal" male body.

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