Frequently asked questions
Questions, answered plainly
About the press, the book and the author. Short answers you can quote.
FAQ
The press
What is Here Be Lions Press?
Here Be Lions Press is an independent publishing imprint founded by Antonio Pagano in 2026. It publishes practical books, workbooks, prompt guides and free tools for people who want to use AI to expand what they can do while keeping their own judgment, creativity, critical thinking and responsibility.
What does "Hic Sunt Leones" mean?
Hic sunt leones is Latin for "here are lions". Old mapmakers used it, usually rendered "here be lions", to mark territory nobody had charted yet. The press uses it as its motto because it publishes practical guides to new territory, starting with AI.
What does Here Be Lions Press publish?
Practical books, companion workbooks, prompt guides, free guides and free tools. The first title is Dangerous with AI: Master the Tools Before They Master You. A companion workbook is coming soon.
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Dangerous with AI
What is Dangerous with AI about?
Dangerous with AI argues that AI amplifies whoever uses it. It can scale good judgment, creativity and ambition, and it can scale mistakes, bias and overconfidence just as fast. The book shows professionals how to become capable with AI tools while keeping human judgment and responsibility in command.
Who wrote Dangerous with AI?
Antonio Pagano, with Claudio (AI). Claudio is a fictional AI narrator and intellectual opponent that Antonio created for the book. The foreword is by Jamal Madni.
When does Dangerous with AI come out, and what does it cost?
The Kindle edition is released on November 1, 2026, and is available to pre-order on Amazon at a launch price of $4.99.
Is there a paperback or hardcover edition?
Yes. Paperback (ISBN 979-8-9823541-0-5) and hardcover (ISBN 979-8-9823541-1-2) editions are coming after the Kindle launch. Both are 7 × 10 inches and 318 pages.
Who is Dangerous with AI for?
Professionals, leaders, marketers, educators and curious readers who want to use AI seriously and well. No programming is required.
What does "dangerous" mean in the title?
It means formidable, not reckless: skilled enough to use a powerful tool well, disciplined enough to respect it, and accountable for the result. The title grew from the phrase "dangerous with tools", coined by Jamal Madni.
How is the book structured?
Five parts and twenty-one chapters: I. The Great Rewiring (why AI matters), II. Thinking With Machines (how to think), III. Building Your Army of One (how to build), IV. The Professional Reinvented (how to compete), and V. The Grey Zone (danger, power and the human edge).
Are there free resources for readers?
Yes. The Dangerous with AI Reader Kit is a free signup at dangerouswithai.com/reader-kit/, and the AI Radar at dangerouswithai.com/radar/ scores every tool named in the book on power and risk.
Is there a Dangerous with AI workbook?
A companion workbook is coming soon from Here Be Lions Press, with hands-on exercises and copy-paste prompts. Readers can start now with the free Reader Kit at dangerouswithai.com/reader-kit/.
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The author
Who is Antonio Pagano?
Antonio Pagano is an AI strategist, author and international educator. His career spans marketing, law, higher education, emerging technology and business transformation. He is the author of Dangerous with AI, Hi, AI! and Bitcoin: The Money Revolution. His site is antoniopagano.io.
Where can I learn more?
The book's own site is dangerouswithai.com, with chapter one, the Reader Kit and the AI Radar. Antonio Pagano's site is antoniopagano.io.