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Author: Katherine Denkinson
Publisher: Aurora Metro Publications
Imprint: River Light press
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 19.80cm
ISBN: 9781068467417
ISBN 10: 106846741
Pages: 268
Publication Date: 14 November 2025
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
“A brave researcher, and an innovative and insightful observer of all the absurdities and monstrosities of social media, there are few better placed to look at the Incel movement and its many offshoots in the manosphere than Kat Denkinson.” -- Peter Jukes, co-founder of Byline Times • “INCEL is as terrifying as it is necessary…a thorough, humane exploration of how violent, poisonous misogyny festers and mutates online. With compassion, clarity and years of first-hand experience, Katherine makes a powerful case for prevention over moral panic.” -- Zoe Grunewald, Westminster editor at The Lead ""Right from the beginning, I knew I was in for some education here - Katherine Denkinson pulls no punches introducing this book and its subject matter. Even her own brief bio at the beginning hints at her history working within the mental health sector and begins with naming strong buzz words that many of us have come to associate with Involuntary Celibate (Incel) culture. Immediately, as a reader I feel like I have been placed in competent and caring hands while exploring what is a confronting subject for many. From the origin of the phrase ""involuntary celibate"" to the introduction of key thinkers and originators, the proliferation of online Incel spaces and the influence of traditional media, social media and infamous violent crimes, Denkinson leads us by the hand through the painful realities of the Incel echo chambers and the voices and powers that amplify the hateful rhetoric they believe in. The author takes us on a harrowing journey through violent crime, deep seated self loathing, projection and demonization, but also takes the time to reflect upon the misconceptions and false correlations that the media and our society in general have begun to attribute to these so-called ""incels."" Personally, the evidence presented regarding TTRPG’s, card games, My Little Pony and other ""nerdy"" hobbies left me feeling a sense of relief - an opportunity to own my own weirdnesses within these stereotyped circles of ostracized hobbyists. I was delighted to learn that, like most things in life, these groups are ripe with nuance, and must be imagined complexly, rather than with the black and white thinking that only fuels the feelings of abandonment and othering. With absolute relief, and after having sat with this uncomfortable feeling throughout this well referenced exploration of the familiar forms of misogyny, the violent thoughts and actions of some of the people presented herein, Denkinson leaves us with hope. Projects, studies, research, ongoing and planned to further understand the loneliness and sense of othering that seems to often lead to these feelings in many men, young and old. There's hope, and there's people out there working tirelessly on it, and there's things we can be doing also."" **** -- Netgalley Reviewer
""A brave researcher, and an innovative and insightful observer of all the absurdities and monstrosities of social media, there are few better placed to look at the Incel movement and its many offshoots in the manosphere than Kat Denkinson."" -- Peter Jukes, co-founder of Byline Times * ""INCEL is as terrifying as it is necessary...a thorough, humane exploration of how violent, poisonous misogyny festers and mutates online. With compassion, clarity and years of first-hand experience, Katherine makes a powerful case for prevention over moral panic."" -- Zoe Grunewald, Westminster editor at The Lead ""Right from the beginning, I knew I was in for some education here - Katherine Denkinson pulls no punches introducing this book and its subject matter. Even her own brief bio at the beginning hints at her history working within the mental health sector and begins with naming strong buzz words that many of us have come to associate with Involuntary Celibate (Incel) culture. Immediately, as a reader I feel like I have been placed in competent and caring hands while exploring what is a confronting subject for many. From the origin of the phrase ""involuntary celibate"" to the introduction of key thinkers and originators, the proliferation of online Incel spaces and the influence of traditional media, social media and infamous violent crimes, Denkinson leads us by the hand through the painful realities of the Incel echo chambers and the voices and powers that amplify the hateful rhetoric they believe in. The author takes us on a harrowing journey through violent crime, deep seated self loathing, projection and demonization, but also takes the time to reflect upon the misconceptions and false correlations that the media and our society in general have begun to attribute to these so-called ""incels."" Personally, the evidence presented regarding TTRPG's, card games, My Little Pony and other ""nerdy"" hobbies left me feeling a sense of relief - an opportunity to own my own weirdnesses within these stereotyped circles of ostracized hobbyists. I was delighted to learn that, like most things in life, these groups are ripe with nuance, and must be imagined complexly, rather than with the black and white thinking that only fuels the feelings of abandonment and othering. With absolute relief, and after having sat with this uncomfortable feeling throughout this well referenced exploration of the familiar forms of misogyny, the violent thoughts and actions of some of the people presented herein, Denkinson leaves us with hope. Projects, studies, research, ongoing and planned to further understand the loneliness and sense of othering that seems to often lead to these feelings in many men, young and old. There's hope, and there's people out there working tirelessly on it, and there's things we can be doing also."" **** -- Netgalley Reviewer
Author Information
Katherine Denkinson worked in the mental health arena for many years before becoming a journalist and writer. She has a strong track record of writing on Incel culture, Andrew Tate, the Far Right and online radicalization. Her work has led to her frequent appearance as an expert commentator on these issues in national broadcasting, and in podcasts including the hit podcast ""Carrie Jade Does Not Exist"".
