Our crumbling generation desperately needs more books like this. He serves patiently, with dedication and devotion. The Paperback of the Man of Steel and Velvet by Aubrey Andelin at Barnes & Noble. Man of Steel and Velvet has 2 ratings and 2 reviews: Published by Pacific Press Publishing, Hardcover. Lance said: My mother read this when I was about nine, loved it and made me read it. Man of Steel and Velvet has ratings and 10 reviews.