Aesthetic Man will be published on 15th December 2025 and is a motivational, spiritual, philosophical and practical compass for the 21st century man. The book explores the symbiotic relationship between various elements of a man’s life including personality, general health, awareness, relaxation, relationships, skincare, fitness, cuisine and more. At the heart of the book is a simple truth: the elements of our lives are not isolated. They are symbiotic—interdependent, complementary and powerful when in balance.
Aesthetic Man explains the links between a man’s daily routine. It eliminates the ego-centric stigma associated with spending time and effort in looking after oneself and instead, looks at how those efforts can affect a man and everyone around him.
Said author Paul Olavesen-Stabb: “Aesthetic Man aims to resonate and shape men’s perspectives, incentivising them to consider the way they think and act. The overarching read threads are balance and symbiosis, two of my favourite words in the English language. A man creates balance in all elements of his life, with symbiosis extending that balance. This is especially relevant given the high-octane environment in which we all currently live."
Paul added: “There are several external forces which can affect the Aesthetic Man lifestyle, and age is not one of them. It’s neither too early nor too late to adopt a healthier way of living. Brain power, strength, flexibility of joints, memory, libido and skin condition can all deteriorate with age, and a man can take firm and decisive action to hold off these negative changes for as long as possible. Aesthetic Man is very much a personal journey which I would like to share, and I hope that the book will be equally of interest to both men and women.”
READER QUOTES
“I thoroughly enjoyed reading this. It's a fantastic and compelling piece that I found to be original, articulate and full of depth. The structure flows logically and coherently, and I really appreciated the refined tone throughout. It strikes a balance between informative and aspirational, and I kept thinking about how elegantly it's been written."
Jodie Sturge, founder, Editors of Stow
"I felt a strange, irresistible attraction to the book – long before I read a single word. As I turned the pages, the first three lines struck me like a clap of thunder. Something hit me right in the heart as I took a deep breath and thought: life is opening a door I didn’t know existed. The cat jumped up on the table and stared at me as if he knew something I didn’t. Aesthetic Man surpasses most I’ve ever experienced and it’s been a joy to read."
Arve Solberg, Norway
“Life changing”
"There are a lot of motivational books for men, but this one hit differently. It didn’t lecture or hype you up with clichés. It approached growth the way science approaches truth, through curiosity, clarity, and real understanding. What changed me wasn’t some big “rah-rah” moment. It was the way the book broke things down: habits, behaviour, mindset - all as systems you can actually work with, not mysteries you’re supposed to brute force. It made me stop trying to 'be more' and start understanding why I am the way I am. And once you understand yourself, everything shifts. You stop guessing. You start evolving. That’s what made this book stand out. It didn’t motivate me. It rewired the way I look at life."
Bogdan Ponomari (Foyles bookshop website)
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