FROM THE BACK COVER:
The Gray Man is the antithesis of individual expression. He hides in the corners of conformity. He only flaunts a quotidian nature. He meanders through the mundane and occupies the ordinary. Individual expression and exceptionalism are his enemies. The Gray Man is the forgettable face, the ghost guy, the hidden human. Becoming the Gray Man is more than looking less tactical, less hostile, or less threatening. It is the willful abandonment of anything and everything that defines oneself as different. Using his unique "S" word conceptual approach featured in Appear to Vanish, camouflage and concealment expert Matthew Dermody discusses the concepts, tactics and mindset necessary to assimilate into any urban environment. From the safety-conscious international traveler all the way to the SERE contingencies of the deep cover foreign operative, GRAY MAN is the definitive urban concealment resource.
The Gray Man is the antithesis of individual expression. He hides in the corners of conformity. He only flaunts a quotidian nature. He meanders through the mundane and occupies the ordinary. Individual expression and exceptionalism are his enemies. The Gray Man is the forgettable face, the ghost guy, the hidden human. Becoming the Gray Man is more than looking less tactical, less hostile, or less threatening. It is the willful abandonment of anything and everything that defines oneself as different. Using his unique "S" word conceptual approach featured in Appear to Vanish, camouflage and concealment expert Matthew Dermody discusses the concepts, tactics and mindset necessary to assimilate into any urban environment. From the safety-conscious international traveler all the way to the SERE contingencies of the deep cover foreign operative, GRAY MAN is the definitive urban concealment resource.
FROM THE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Today's modern woman is confident, capable, and cool under pressure. She is independent, motivated, and knows what she wants. She is both worthy and deserving of the same protections and equality enjoyed by her male counterparts. However, little practical instruction is offered to the same degree as it is towards men regarding the art of blending invisibly into society. The world has become far less safe, and regardless of a person's sex, personal safety is still an individual responsibility.
Using his unique "S" word alliteration and addressing gender-specific concepts for women, Gray Man author Matthew Dermody offers some considerations for the modern woman to assertively and successfully implement the same gray tactics as men. From the safety-conscious international traveler to the busy lifestyle of both motherhood and businesswoman, Gray Woman is the urban concealment and self-protection resource just for her.
Today's modern woman is confident, capable, and cool under pressure. She is independent, motivated, and knows what she wants. She is both worthy and deserving of the same protections and equality enjoyed by her male counterparts. However, little practical instruction is offered to the same degree as it is towards men regarding the art of blending invisibly into society. The world has become far less safe, and regardless of a person's sex, personal safety is still an individual responsibility.
Using his unique "S" word alliteration and addressing gender-specific concepts for women, Gray Man author Matthew Dermody offers some considerations for the modern woman to assertively and successfully implement the same gray tactics as men. From the safety-conscious international traveler to the busy lifestyle of both motherhood and businesswoman, Gray Woman is the urban concealment and self-protection resource just for her.
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REVIEWS:
"I have been a student of the Gray Man concept for some time now. Matthew has hit this topic with both depth and breadth and it will sit in my reference library. He says things that will make some of us uncomfortable (quit wearing that tactical hat), but they are true and he backs it up with research. Great information for those traveling in high risk environments."
- Kevin Reeve, Urban SERE instructor and Founder of onPoint Tactical
"GRAY MAN extensively addresses the finer points of urban concealment and camouflage. The concepts brought forth will help the survivalist, the foreign traveler, the bustling urbanite, and SPECOP personnel who need, at varying degrees, the ability to remain low-key and unobstructed. For those wishing for practical and proactive guide for remaining safer in urban environments, look no further. I highly recommend this book."
- David Everhart, Certified Senior Scout Tracker and GTSB Lead Examiner, Eastern United States
“As a SOF operator specialized in operating in the clandestine realm of the Gray Zone, I can tell you GRAY MAN, has hit the mark beyond expectations. I have studied and employed many of these principles and methods and can tell you that Matthew Dermody has presented the subject in a very sound, structured, and readable format that will set the standard for learning and understanding how to melt away into your surroundings. This book is a MUST read for the professional warrior and prepared civilian.”
- Troy Lettieri, US Army and SOF veteran
"I have been a fan of Mr. Dermody's books for quite some time now. He has a wonderful ability to take complex subject matter and make it usable to those who have interest in his topics. GRAY MAN takes off right where Appear to Vanish left us. It helps the reader understand the intricacies of not being noticed while in an urban environment. This is a must read for those that want to be safer in their communities. Whether you are an average citizen, law-enforcement, or military personnel, GRAY MAN will not disappoint."
- Craig Caudill, Director of Nature Reliance School, and author of Extreme Wilderness Survival and Ultimate Wilderness Gear
"GRAY MAN will find a place in my training cycle for my advanced classes. It carries the essence in the written word of what it is to be an urban scout."
- Cmdr. (Ret.) Ty Cunningham, MMAS, CMST and retired U.S. Marshal
"For anyone wanting to explore the concepts and pathways of social dead space, GRAY MAN provides you a clear and concise route to follow. Matt spells out clearly the concepts required to establish a "low profile" which you can tailor to your exact situational needs to remain "safe" in a variety of situations. A must read! History has taught us that situations, and even civilizations come and go, but what endures are those people who can adapt and pass unnoticed through the veils of circumstance.
- Eddie Starnater, Co-Founder, Director of Programming/Head Instructor of Practical Primitive, and author of Principles of Natural Camouflage: The Science of Invisibility
- Kevin Reeve, Urban SERE instructor and Founder of onPoint Tactical
"GRAY MAN extensively addresses the finer points of urban concealment and camouflage. The concepts brought forth will help the survivalist, the foreign traveler, the bustling urbanite, and SPECOP personnel who need, at varying degrees, the ability to remain low-key and unobstructed. For those wishing for practical and proactive guide for remaining safer in urban environments, look no further. I highly recommend this book."
- David Everhart, Certified Senior Scout Tracker and GTSB Lead Examiner, Eastern United States
“As a SOF operator specialized in operating in the clandestine realm of the Gray Zone, I can tell you GRAY MAN, has hit the mark beyond expectations. I have studied and employed many of these principles and methods and can tell you that Matthew Dermody has presented the subject in a very sound, structured, and readable format that will set the standard for learning and understanding how to melt away into your surroundings. This book is a MUST read for the professional warrior and prepared civilian.”
- Troy Lettieri, US Army and SOF veteran
"I have been a fan of Mr. Dermody's books for quite some time now. He has a wonderful ability to take complex subject matter and make it usable to those who have interest in his topics. GRAY MAN takes off right where Appear to Vanish left us. It helps the reader understand the intricacies of not being noticed while in an urban environment. This is a must read for those that want to be safer in their communities. Whether you are an average citizen, law-enforcement, or military personnel, GRAY MAN will not disappoint."
- Craig Caudill, Director of Nature Reliance School, and author of Extreme Wilderness Survival and Ultimate Wilderness Gear
"GRAY MAN will find a place in my training cycle for my advanced classes. It carries the essence in the written word of what it is to be an urban scout."
- Cmdr. (Ret.) Ty Cunningham, MMAS, CMST and retired U.S. Marshal
"For anyone wanting to explore the concepts and pathways of social dead space, GRAY MAN provides you a clear and concise route to follow. Matt spells out clearly the concepts required to establish a "low profile" which you can tailor to your exact situational needs to remain "safe" in a variety of situations. A must read! History has taught us that situations, and even civilizations come and go, but what endures are those people who can adapt and pass unnoticed through the veils of circumstance.
- Eddie Starnater, Co-Founder, Director of Programming/Head Instructor of Practical Primitive, and author of Principles of Natural Camouflage: The Science of Invisibility
GRAY MAN Review by Josh Haney/No Fate Survival
The concept of the Gray Man, once shrouded in mystery by the spooks and spies that relied upon it for tactical advantage, as well as daily survival, has become a mainstay of Hollywood. From the Bourne series to World War Z, we see individuals whom appear to vanish in plain sight, not by utilizing some new kind of technology, but by simply exploiting the human brain's inherent ability to see what it wants to see, a technique that magicians and illusionists have made millions from.
In his new book, Gray Man: Camouflage for Crowds, Cities, and Civil Crisis, Matthew Dermody continues his treatise on the subtle art of invisibility which started with the books Appear to Vanish and Hidden Success. While those titles dealt with ghillie suits and cover/concealment techniques in the field, respectively, Gray Man takes the same concepts and applies them to everyday dress in an urban environment, creating an operative that is there, but not there.
Beginning by explaining the ten S words, each one representing a concept that the Gray Man must master in order to effectively blend in, Dermody not only explains why each is important in theory, but also backs it up with practical applications that he has used in his travels around the world. Symbols, stereotypes, status quo, and society, each one is given a thorough discussion concerning its meaning, as well as use. However, this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the author includes images, quotes, and reference material aplenty to illustrate the importance of each part of his theory.
While the information presented within the pages of Gray Man might seem like something out of an action movie or espionage novel, we are rapidly approaching a time where these techniques will be more crucial than ever before. The evening news is showing us more and more events taking place in cities around the globe where citizens are caught up in riots, flash mobs, and other situations where the ability to disappear, even if only into the throng, may be your only hope. When combined with Dermody's other two titles, Gray Man: Camouflage For Crowds, Cities, and Civil Crisis creates a thorough course in the illusion of disappearance.
In his new book, Gray Man: Camouflage for Crowds, Cities, and Civil Crisis, Matthew Dermody continues his treatise on the subtle art of invisibility which started with the books Appear to Vanish and Hidden Success. While those titles dealt with ghillie suits and cover/concealment techniques in the field, respectively, Gray Man takes the same concepts and applies them to everyday dress in an urban environment, creating an operative that is there, but not there.
Beginning by explaining the ten S words, each one representing a concept that the Gray Man must master in order to effectively blend in, Dermody not only explains why each is important in theory, but also backs it up with practical applications that he has used in his travels around the world. Symbols, stereotypes, status quo, and society, each one is given a thorough discussion concerning its meaning, as well as use. However, this is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg, as the author includes images, quotes, and reference material aplenty to illustrate the importance of each part of his theory.
While the information presented within the pages of Gray Man might seem like something out of an action movie or espionage novel, we are rapidly approaching a time where these techniques will be more crucial than ever before. The evening news is showing us more and more events taking place in cities around the globe where citizens are caught up in riots, flash mobs, and other situations where the ability to disappear, even if only into the throng, may be your only hope. When combined with Dermody's other two titles, Gray Man: Camouflage For Crowds, Cities, and Civil Crisis creates a thorough course in the illusion of disappearance.