diff --git a/python-2.7.15-2.build.sh b/python-2.7.15-2.build.sh
index 1bd3dfb..9f76922 100755
--- a/python-2.7.15-2.build.sh
+++ b/python-2.7.15-2.build.sh
@@ -270,5 +270,8 @@ pip install HiCExplorer --constraint $BUILDDIR/such_a_lamer --no-warn-conflicts
 	make -j $(nproc); make install
 )
 
+cp -pr $PREFIX/man $PREFIX/share
+rm -r $PREFIX/man
+
 # exit 1 # final test, inhibits 'closing' on success
 exit