The book subsequently saw another resurgence in popularity in 2007 after the VH1 TV show The Pickup Artist aired.
“Nearly every person I meet has a strong opinion on The Game, whether they’ve read it or not.
The book enjoyed considerable acclaim upon initial release under the full title of The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists, and remained on the top of the New York Times Bestseller List for two months after publication.
The original book might be a bes- seller, but the upcoming movie has a ways to go before it can be approached as a substantial box office draw.