In association with Amazon .UK, Informed Consent publishes this list of the best selling BDSM and Fetish non-fiction books, plus classic BDSM novels and series. The list is recalculated each day, based on sales via Amazon .UK
| 1. Story of O by Pauline Reage An erotic novel, which is a sequel to 'Story of O'.
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| 2. Burlesque and the Art of the Teese/Fetish and the Art of the Teese by Dita Von Teese A two-sided photographic tour of the world of modern American burlesque and fetish includes in the first part a cultural history of burlesque complemented by the author's provocative tips on erotic fashion and sensuality, and in the second part a photographic celebration of fetish style.
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| 3. Two Knotty Boys Showing You The Ropes: A Step-by-Step, Illustrated Guide for Tying Sensual and Decorative Rope Bondage by Two Knotty Boys this book had excellent explanation and tips on what each style of knot did. Told you how much rope that was needed I rate this as excellent for learning bondage as it gave a step to step guide. AND good priced also
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| 4. The Ethical Slut: A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships & Other Adventures by Dossie Easton Exellent and eye opening book on relationships and our western societys predominant focus on momogamy as the only way to live in a relationship. Thorough, wise and warm. A great experience to read! It is actually one of those books that has made a real and practical impact on my life.
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| 5. Two Knotty Boys Back on the Ropes by Two Knotty Boys TWO KNOTTY BOYS BACK ON THE ROPES BY Author (Green Candy Press) Publisher ( Binding)Paperback
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| 6. Consensual Spanking by Jules Markham Consensual spanking is for adults wishing to indulge in a spanking relationship either for pleasure or as lifestyle choice. Topics include: why people enjoy playing spanking games; how to conduct a spanking; how to receive a spanking safely; organising a typical spanking session; positions, postures and presentation; use of spanking implements; aspects of role-play; basic control techniques; sensual and erotic forms of spanking; spanking as fore-play; and domestic discipline.
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| 7. 120 Days of Sodom (Arena Books) by Marquis de Sade started as though it would be an OK read, the writings aregood but the latter half is beyond readable, it's quite sickening more so than i expected! Decided not to finish reading this due to the events described.
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| 8. Venus in Furs (Penguin Classics) by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch Severin von Kusiemski, a European nobleman desires to be enslaved to a woman. Severin finds his ideal of voluptuous cruelty in the merciless Wanda von Dunajew. This book portrays one man's struggle to enlighten and instruct himself and others in the realm of desire.
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| 9. Ropes, Bondage, and Power: Power Exchange Books' Resource Series by Lee Harrington There is no other book currently in print that covers such a wide range of topics for rope enthusiasts. There are many extraordinary rope books in print, but they are almost exclusively guides to how one goes about learning this art. Said differently, virtually all the rope books in print are meant to help readers learn the how of rope bondage. That’s not what this book does. This book shares the views of seventeen prominent riggers as they explain the why of their art. This book is about the power of rope. This book is also about the power exchange aspect of rope. Even more that ...
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| 10. The Mistress Manual: The Good Girl's Guide to Female Dominance by Mistress Lorelei This book is only useful if you happen to have a partner who fits the stereotyped male submissive that Lorelei has based 99% of her book on. She appears to base most of her assumptions off of those who pay for Mistress services or vague anecdotes that she doesn't back up with any kind of reference. My partner does not desire to be turned into a sissy maid, feel at all inclined towards fetishistic transvestism nor does he want to be dressed up as an adult baby. That just about rules out using the Archetype section. We have absolutely no inclination to make up scripts, get outfits and make stage ...
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| 11. How to be Kinky: A Beginner's Guide to BDSM by Morpheous Fabulous intro into the BDSM world. Sensible and informative. Great advice on safety. I would recommend it.
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| 12. The New Bottoming Book by Dossie Easton The one thing I actually do not like is the way this book is so filled with the authors' personal anecdotes. It is a weird mix of being instructional and factual (although most of it is stuff that you find in abundance online of you look) and being an insight into some in my mind too personal matters. However, I think this is a good book for anyone who has a beginning interest in bottoming, and for those who are more experienced it will offer a little more than just an updated library. It is one of those books that makes the attempt to cover most of the scene in a rather limited amount of ...
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| 13. Domestic Discipline by Jules Markham everything you could ever need to know to get discipline in the home. a great book, and well worth it.
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| 14. Bondage For Sex by Chanta Rose The three reviewers before me all seem to have like this book, so perhaps this is just me who feels this way. The positions that have been chosen are all very nice and not too advanced for a beginner. And the models used are all very pretty or handsome. They don't look like freaks, nor are they ridiculously endowed. However, when learning bondage, one thing that needs very careful explanation is how to tie the knots. I'm a beginner and pretty good with rope but the way the explanations are written in this book are truly frustrating and inadequate. The terminology is uncommon and there ...
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| 15. Complete Shibari Volume 1: Land by Douglas Kent About the series... Shibari is the Japanese-inspired art of tying a subject to not only immobilize them, but to do so elegantly and beautifully - creating an intimate and erotic experience for both the subject and the person tying. Adopted by rope enthusiasts all over the world, shibari (literally "to tie" or "to bind") is a cornerstone of erotic rope art and the subject of captivating performances and photographs. However, in-depth resources for learning the art are difficult to obtain, making shibari intimidating, obscure and difficult to master... Until now. The Complete Shibari series is ...
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| 16. Making Latex Clothes by Sian-Kate Mooney Great book for beginners, showing pictures and diagrams of "how to", book didnt have any patterns in it which was a shame. It has tutorials so you can practise on small latex bits before trying a full size garment.
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| 17. Justine Ou Les Malheurs de La Vertu (Ldp Classiques) (French Edition) by Sade La prospérité du crime est comme la foudre, dont tous les feux trompeurs n'embellissent un instant l'atmosphère, que pour précipiter dans les abîmes de la mort, le malheureux qu'ils ont ébloui.
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| 18. The Dominant Wives & Other Stories (Taschen 25th Anniversary) (German Edition) by Eric Stanton Eric Stanton drew his first dozen comic stories for Irving Klaw, who published them in installments, and from 1958 until 1966 shared a studio with Steve Ditko, the creator of Spider Man. Often Stanton did the drawings in ink and Ditko colored them in. This book is about Eric Stanton who also made a name for himself as a book cover designer.
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| 19. The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage by Midori This book isn't bad, but it doesn't live up to the reputation of its author, Midori. The instructions aren't always as clear as you'd like and the illustrations are drawn, rather than actual photographs, which might help some understand how each knot should be tied a little better, but, for me, makes it harder to tell if each knot is propperly tied, as the drawings are more schematic than representative. Only one picture of each rig is provided, and I wouldn't call any of those great either. In its defence, the book does provide a lot of information on the background of Japanese Bondage and ...
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| 20. The Sexually Dominant Woman: A Workbook for Nervous Beginners by Lady Green This book is directed towards the women who wants to experience the pleasure of dominating. But if you already know just a little about this universe you really wont learn anything new by reading this book.
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| 21. Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé by Lee "Bridgett" Harrington SHIBARI YOU CAN USE: JAPANESE ROPE BONDAGE AND EROTIC MACRAM BY Author (Mystic Productions) Publisher ( Binding)Paperback
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| 22. Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism by Philip Miller [Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism]Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism BY Miller, Philip(Author)Paperback
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| 23. SM 101: A Realistic Introduction by Jay Wiseman Being new and fresh faced to the world of S&M, and to be honest a little frightened of dipping my toe into the pool for the first time this book really helped. If anything it opened my eyes to the seriousness as well as the fun that can be had participating in this life style, the practical advice didn't feel chastising but more of a helpful warning from someone that really has been there before. The writer doesn't condescend or belittle, but takes the role of a helpful teacher leading the nervous pupil through the maze of terms, rules, etiquette and dangers. This book is with out a doubt a ...
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| 24. Subtext: A Modern Day Tale Of Female Submission by Kate Marley Explains what an independent, 21st Century woman gets out of relinquishing her power and personal freedom to a dominant man for their mutual pleasure.
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| 25. The Compleat Spanker by Lady Green Before buying this book, my sex-life was adrift; however, after making this deft purchase, I found my partners and I discovering new facets to one another's darksides and grew to know the path to fulfilling our innermost slating intellectual lusts. I recommend that anyone intending to purchase this fine work should equip themselves with a two-inch belt. I don't know why, they just should.
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| 26. Exit to Eden by Anne Rice A devoted Anne Rice fan, I read this book because both the title and synopsis intrigued me. Very different to the 'Lives of the Mayfair Witches' or the 'Vampire Chronicles', it will take you down an engaging path to the road of Sado-Masochism and touches upon the deep-rooted desires of sexual slavery that may exist within us. Exit to Eden also brings to the fore a very non-fictional fact... that both men and women have a vulnerable side - regardless of how well they conceal it! The book is written in 'simple' English, which makes for a nice, easy read and an ideal travel companion - on the ...
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| 27. Complete Shibari Volume 2: Sky by Douglas Kent About the series... Shibari is the Japanese-inspired art of tying a subject to not only immobilize them, but to do so elegantly and beautifully - creating an intimate and erotic experience for both the subject and the person tying. Adopted by rope enthusiasts all over the world, shibari (literally "to tie" or "to bind") is a cornerstone of erotic rope art and the subject of captivating performances and photographs. However, in-depth resources for learning the art are difficult to obtain, making shibari intimidating, obscure and difficult to master... Until now. The Complete Shibari series is ...
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| 28. A to Z Of BDSM by Bill Reed This is a good book that touches on many things and gives a nice look at the BDSM scene.
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| 29. Philosophy in the Boudoir: Or, The Immoral Mentors (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Marquis de Sade Accounts the education of a privileged young lady at the dawn of womanhood.
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| 30. Female Domination by Elise Sutton There seems to be a fine line between social philosophy and social delusion. The intelligent person understands the difference between both. "Female Domination" is a book written by a psychotherapist Elise Sutton whose joie de vivre is D/s relationships specifically dealing with the concept of female domination and male submissive erotic relationships. Throughout this book I couldn't help noticing that Elise was attributing realistic relationship sexual practices and marrying them with her own philosophy, which happens to be her fervent belief in female supremacy - and not just women of the ...
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| 31. Naughty! The Xcite Guide to Sexy Fun by Aishling Morgan Describes pleasure - joyful, liberated, sexual pleasure. This book covers topics such as: domination/submission; fetishism and erotic display; bondage; spanking; role play including puppy and pony games; messy fun; and, miscellaneous.
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| 32. Defence of Masochism by Anita Phillips A truely powerful and confrontational essay. Anita phillips forces you into a state of consciousness-raising; as ultimately it is an essay that gradually builds into the author confronting her own self-discovery and allowing you, as a reader, to do the same. It addresses sexuality and sexual impulse as a universal matter, Anita Phillips doesnt attempt to beautify these supposed 'ugly' instincts of humanity: rather she is very open and honest so the content is relatable. I have just completed an essay for my English literature A level on 'Venus in furs' (another title I would recommend by ...
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| 33. Male Chastity: A Guide for Keyholders by Lucy Fairbourne There's no doubt about it, male chastity as part of adult sex play has become big business over the last decade. It was virtually unheard of in the mid-nineties but now it seems to be everywhere. Numerous Internet sites selling devices or advising on how to go about it abound. I was hoping that this "Guide" might offer some interesting insight or even a full and thorough review of the current situation of what's available, but alas, no. It falls short of naming names (of products) - which is a shame, is completely devoid of any illustrations (line-drawings in explanation of these 'new' ...
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| 34. Imaginative Sex by John Norman With 53 Detailed Scenarios for Sensual Fantasies and a Revolutionary New Guide to Male-Female Relations. In 1974, the author of the controversial and popular Gor novels revealed his vision for an exciting, fulfilling sex life for all. Imaginative Sex outlines John Norman's philosophy on relations between the sexes. In the first nine chapters, from "Imaginative Sex: The New Sexual Revolution", through "Love, Hunters and Evolution," "Marriage, Sex and Normality," "Sex and the Brain," "Marriage and the Ventilation of Emotions," "Privacy," "Disease," "Requirements for Imaginative Sex," and ...
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| 35. The Loving Dominant by John Warren I like this book. It's a little autobiographical, but that adds to it's charm. It gently explains soem of the art and pitfalls of BDSm in a friendly and charming manner. Well worth a read if you're interested in this side of your sexuality.
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| 36. Beauty's Release by A N Roquelaure Modern classic of erotic fiction : 'once pleaure's plaything, she will soon be love's willing slave'.
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| 37. Woof! Perspectives into the Erotic Care & Training of the Human Dog (Boner Books) by Michael Daniels Michael Daniels has written a book that is very practical in content and is careful to make the very important distinction between the world of fantasy and the world of reality, which can be a major pitfall for so many persons attracted by the allure of the notion of living as a human dog or human dog owner.
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| 38. Princess Spider: True Experiences of a Dominatrix by Princess Spider Princess Spider is the best-known Female Dominatrix in the UK fetish scene, and a Sky TV television personality. In this book, she offers unrestricted and unprecedented access to her fascinating, shocking, and very bizarre world.
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| 39. Rubber: Fun, Fashion, Fetish by Janet Bloor Here is a comprehensive survey of the history of this much used but often overlooked material, which has paved the way for a multitude of advances in design, technology and lifestyle.
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| 40. The Toybag Guide to Canes and Caning by Janet Hardy I thoroughly reccommend this book for both beginners in the scene of CP and those somewhat more experienced. Told from an obviously honest enthusiasts point of view - although brief, is extremely to the point. I wouldn't reccommend it for a saucy secret santa, but if you know someone who has a burgeoning interest, then certainly this book is a must!
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| 41. Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by A N Roquelaure I thought that this was really great. It was highly original, completely fantastical and very sexy. I couldn't put it down.
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| 42. Justine, Philosophy in the Bedroom, and Other Writings by Marquis De Sade JUSTINE, PHILOSOPHY IN THE BEDROOM, AND OTHER WRITINGS BY Author (Grove Press) Publisher ( Binding)Paperback
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| 43. Spank by Eric Wilkin Spank Me!! Well theirs More pictures than Any Information too this Book. The Book looks through the Lens of a Photographer and His life There is a lot of 70's style pictures and very little else Shame that its spoilt by this.
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| 44. Asia Bondage by Steven Speliotis It is not a collection of images of classical nawa shibari as I thought, it is a Western photographer's juxtaposition of rope and asian women. Not really porn, not really shibari, but certainly artistic and well-done. The book format itself is small, maybe 20cm tall.
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| 45. Latex & Nudes by James and James Another small perfectly formed Goliath collection. Whilst dial a porn in all gynealogical zeal always remains a click away, these images delve into the holes in the brain as ideal zones. Beyond the glamour snares of Masuimi Max, Dita Von Teese and a host of beautiful shuddering, shimmering feminine amazons unwrapping themselves, is the overpowering the photo lens with beautiful allure. The artists manage to diffuse the atmosphere to allow the women to snarl the power of their magnetism beyond the digitised 2D images. They remain flat on the page but these are not noir shots but technicolour ...
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| 46. Story of O part II by Pauline Réage The 'Story of O' fasinated, enthralled, disturbed and aroused me. I was hoping for more of the same. In 'Return to the Chateau' however, Reage seems to have abandoned O to the whims of the mostly absent Sir Stephen. He returns her to the place of her initiation, alone this time, to be prostituted and cry herself to sleep each night. I so wanted her devotion to be rewarded - but maybe a true submissive does not even hope for that? Is this the point Reage wants us to see? I'd make a terrible subbie I think.
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| 47. Generation Fetish by Lee Higgs The first thing that comes to mind when I open this book (which admittedly I don't do very often, because it is not that great), is the vivid colors. This is partly due to the kit the people in the photographs wear, being primarily clubbing style leather/rubber/pvc, heels and boots, corsetry and jewerly (including chains and piercings). The photographer has also used a lot of photographic techniques to enhance the color schemes in the pictures. Result is pretty and 'appetising'. It is a small book, measuing approximately 20 cms tall and 15 cms wide, and each page has a pagesized image, often ...
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| 48. Jay Wiseman's Erotic Bondage Handbook by Jay Wiseman A very informative book for the novice, or even the more experienced person/s, it is well written and understandable. Well worth the money that i paid for it, will be looking at other titles from the same author.
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| 49. Betty Page Confidential by Stan Corwin Productions Bunny Yeager met Betty Page in Miami in 1954, during one of Page's annual pilgrimages to the sun, sand and surf she adored. Page was the top pin-up model in New York at the time and Yeager an aspiring photographer. They hit it off and Page agreeably posed even when Yeager could only pay her $5. They had a lot in common. Yeager started out as a model herself, taking camera courses at a vocational school, for fun and to augment her portfolio with self-portraits. Both were expert seamstresses, sewing their own bikinis. Bunny Yeager never intended to become a top professional glamour ...
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| 50. Dances with Werewolves (Memoirs of a Spanking Model) by Niki Flynn From schoolgirl canings in England to spankings in California, from a Stasi interrogation in Germany to a forced haircut in Prague, Niki Flynn progressed to her darkest role ever - in Bratislava, where she danced with the fiercest werewolves of all.
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| 51. Fetish by Tara Moss Makedde Vanderwall, part-time model and forensic psychology student always attracts the wrong type of man. When she travels to Sydney on assignment and finds her best friend murdered, she soon discovers a deadly puzzle of suspicious photographers, hired thugs, mysterious lovers.
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| 52. The Control Book by Peter Masters The Control Book is about the fine art of taking control of your partner. It's about the processes involved, about taking control, using control, about ensuring that you have control, and-importantly-about giving control back once you are done with it. The book discusses how this works-the psychology of it-and looks at what can go right, and at what can go wrong and how to fix it. It considers the role of authority in the equation, and looks at how to manage the control you have over someone so that it is both effective and rewarding for you both. I believe that a very ...
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| 53. The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities by Dossie Easton The authors have led very interesting lives, and revindicate their past and present promiscuity in a refreshing way, convincly arguing that this is a healthy and worthy pursuit. Their experiences have given them rare and intelligent insights into love, friendships, conflict resolution, honesty, loving oneself more, dealing with disappointment, jealousy, etc. At the same time, the narration is an excellent mix of theory and storytelling, which makes it far easier to imagine living out one's wildest hopes for community, lots of love and abundant varied sex. In fact, its such a great guide to ...
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| 54. A Hand in the Bush: The Fine Art of Vaginal Fisting by Deborah Addington Basically this about putting your hand up a birds chuff and dressing it up as art. no complaints here!
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| 55. SlaveCraft: Roadmaps for Erotic Servitude--Principles, Skills and Tools by Guy Baldwin i bought this book a couple of years ago, whilst on my on path/quest (call it what you will) for truth in what i was looking for. there is a lot confusion within our community about what does exist, what doesn't exist, what is real and not real, what is fact, what is fiction. for those searching for a deeper meaning to their life and a reason for the existence of the feelings they have, this book helps to clear the skies of such confusing (and often heated) discourse and help plot a course forwards. the book is clearly written, and is a real gem. if i ever had the opportunity to contact or ...
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| 56. The New Topping Book by Dossie Easton [The New Topping Book]The New Topping Book BY Easton, Dossie(Author)Paperback
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| 57. Bettie Page: Queen of Hearts by Jim Silke Bettie Page first came to notice through a glamour photograph published in "Flirt" magazine in 1951. Containing photographs and artists' representations, this book explores her influence on American popular culture, from dime novels to paperbacks, and from painting to advertising.
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| 58. Radical Ecstasy by Dossie Easton For millennia, seekers have used physical and emotional extremes to achieve transcendence and exaltation. Today, Many BDSM and leather practitioners are discovering the potential of SM practice to reach personal, interpersonal and spiritual goals. In Radical Ecstasy, bestselling sexuality authors Easton and Hardy document their own journeys into the transcendent world of kink. With their trademark frankness and humour they share their own stories, philosophies and triumphs when bodies and spirits combine in radical ecstasy.
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| 59. The Real Bettie Page: The Truth About the Queen of Pinups by Richard Foster I was in two minds about reading this book, having discovered that Bettie herself maintains that it is (in part at least) a fabrication and an infringement on her privacy. The fact that the book deals with the 'missing years' of Betties life, including her alleged descent into mental illness and arrest for attempted murder during this turbulent period, left me with the uncomfortable feeling that the author was simply cashing-in on the subject's mis-fortune with a sensationalist piece of journalism. However, having suspended my misgivings and read the book I have to admit that it is indeed a ...
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| 60. The Femdom Experience by Elise Sutton Lots og good advice for men or women who are looking to get into a femdom relationship.
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| 61. The Art Of Sensual Female Dominance: A Guide for Women by Claudia Varrin This book is well written and provides a good overview of the subject. It is easy to read and takes the subject seriously and will be very useful to the male who wants to introduce his female partner to what is still regarded by many as a taboo subject. If your woman is reluctant to consider topping then this book could prove useful.
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| 62. The Better Built Bondage Book: A Complete Guide to Making Your Own Sex Toys, Furniture and BDSM Equipment by Douglas Kent Tired of overpriced, poorly made sex toys? Can your wallet not keep up with your desires? The Better Built Bondage Book is the only guide you'll ever need to create high-quality sex toys yourself. You'll learn how to make toys by following easy-to-understand directions that let you succeed the first time. And all toys use only easy-to-find parts. If you can tie a knot, you can already make many of the 100+ toys. But not all the toys are basic! From simple designs you can make in a few minutes to portable furniture you can build in an afternoon, you'll be making toys that could turn ...
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| 63. The Master's Manual: A Handbook of Erotic Dominance by Jack Rinella An easy-to-read book about BDSM from the viewpoint of the dominant partner. However, it's not made at all clear to the potential buyer that the focus of this book is the gay (male) leather community. Although people from other fetish lifestyles could also find this book interesting, it's written mostly for the benefit of leathermen and there should really be some indication of this in the title or description. In some places, the author has a tendency to allow his personal opinions of particular practices to influence his writing a little too much, but this is easily spotted and can be ...
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| 64. The Toybag Guide to Hot Wax and Temperature Play by Spectrum The scratch of the match, the whiff of sulphur, the long moment of suspense as the candle tips, and then the gasp at the almost-but-not-quite unbearable moment when the wax meets the skin... knowing that there's more to come. Heat and cold offer almost infinite possibilities for the devious sensualist, and Spectrum, a scientist as well as a personal devotee of the art, has spent many years studying the ways to make temperature play safe as well as, well, hot.
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| 65. Protocols: Handbook for the female slave by Robert J. Rubel This book is a guide prepared for a slave to enable her to express her love for her Master through her actions. In this case, her actions include ways of standing, sitting and speaking (ways of being) as well as ways of preparing things to please her Master in a consensual "Master/slave" relationship. The book covers formal Leather protocols as well as a range of personal rituals, such as formal dinner service. As much as anthing else, this is a book of etiquette and service within the Leather-BDSM culture.
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| 66. Master/slave Relations: Handbook of Theory and Practice (M/s Studies Books) by Robert J Rubel PhD In the latest book to discuss the dynamics of Master/slave relationships, we have "Master/slave Relations: A Handbook of Theory and Practice" by Robert J. Rubel, PhD. Like similar books by Christina Abernathy, Guy Baldwin, Jack Rinella or Jay Wiseman (who contributes this book's foreword), it sets out to explore the Master/slave dynamic. Building like a pyramid through various phases of mastery (and this is primarily a book directed to dominants), Dr. Rubel power-points his way through the book's near 200 pages. Where Dr. Rubel excels here is in the details. He has a background as a ...
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| 67. Bound to Love: A Collection of Romantic BDSM Erotic Stories by Maria Isabel Pita BDSM is shorthand for two distinct lifestyles that can but do not always come together. B&D stands for Bondage & Domination. S&M stands for Sadism and Masochism. One of the reasons many women are afraid to explore their sexual submissiveness is precisely the BDSM acronym; they are worried one inevitably leads to the other, which is not actually the case. Every BDSM relationship is as unique as the persons involved in it. What dominant and submissive individuals do together is determined by both of them. The idea that becoming a Sex Slave means being forced to live out the full and often ...
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| 68. Return to the Chateau: Preceded By, a Girl in Love by Pauline Reage Pauline Reage wrote 'O' to keep the interest of her then lover, and so I guess it was a mix of story and an expression of her love for him. And what could show that love more than a women who is prepared to give herself completly to anyone her lover wishes in order to show the depth of her love for him. So you would be forgiven for thinking a book that continues 'O's story, because it does follow on straight after the end of Pauline's brilliant 'The Story of O'. Would contiue with her jouney into a world where she is Sir Stephens love slave, and no longer part of the world outside. This ...
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| 69. The Toybag Guide to Medical Play by Tempest This is the latest in the Greenery Press's popular "Toybag" series. Mad doctors and nasty nurses...white coats and latex gloves...shiny instruments and the sharp tang of alcohol...what a playground for the fetishist, BDSM practitioner or sexual adventurer! All those who've ever fantasised about bringing the scary, evocative world of the doctor's office into their playspace will learn: how to set up playspace with fun, realistic equipment, even on a budget; how to stock a kit with everything needed to play doctor; ideas for treatments and exams that they don't teach in medical school; how to ...
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| 70. The Toybag Guide to Erotic Knifeplay by Miranda Austin This book is bloody awesome. That's pretty much it. The entirety of the book is a great read, it captures your attention (as it should) and doesn't come across as preachy or ill-thought-out. It covers every conceivable 'sharp' you may want to use in erotic play, and even gave me a few ideas. The safety section is the entire book, and it constantly reinforces that you must NOT get carried away, that there IS danger in playing with any form of sharp object near a loved one. If you're interested, or like me your partner is interested in playing with sharps, get this book and do as it ...
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| 71. Erotomaniac by Ian Gibson Ian Gibson, more famous for biographies of famous Spaniards Frederico Garcia Lorca and Salvador Dali has now written the life of a little-known Victorian collector of pornography. It is a curious story, and interesting in a shamefaced sort of way. Ashbee enjoyed an affluent 19th-century existence with wife and family, renting a separate apartment in which he stored his collection of thousands of erotic books and paraphernalia. With a nicely Victorian pedantry, Ashbee catalogued his entire collection and published a limited edition Index Librorum Prohibitorum or "Index of Books Worthy of ...
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| 72. Beauty's Punishment by A N Roquelaure This book only just managed to scrape its way up to a three star rating from me because of the closing chapters, which enticingly prepare the reader for the final volume in this trilogy. Most of the book is a quite tedious repetition of beatings of naked slaves. Although, I have to admit that I quite enjoyed it as what I would classify as light reading. The naked princess and princesses, including Beauty, endure a series of beatings, spankings and thrashings, and other utterly humil ...more This booked only just managed to scrape its way up to a three star rating from me because of the ...
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| 73. Leathersex: A Guide for the Curious Outsider and the Serious Player by Joseph W. Bean Everyone wants a more interesting and fulfilling erotic life. With that in mind, this book was written to give guidance to one popular style of erotic play which the author calls "leathersex"-sexuality that may include S/M, bondage, dominance, submission, fantasy, role playing, sensual physical stimulation, and fetish, to name just a few. If you are simply curious about leathersex, or if you already enjoy its pleasures but want to learn more, this book is for you!
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| 74. Erotic Bondage: The Art of Rope by Edward Lee I bought this as a gift for my bondage-obsessed girlfriend, but I probably won't give it to her now. The photography is OK, but otherwise this volume is a failure as either a bondage book or a fine art book. For a book sub-titled 'Art of Rope', you would expect the bondage to be treated seriously and undertaken artfully. However, the prevailing aesthetic is of the 'Nudge, wink, aren't we naughty' variety and the rigging is amateurish and often outright sloppy. The vacant and disinterested expression of the models probably reflects the lack of care and passion the photographer himself ...
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| 75. Kinky Couture (Multilingual Edition) by Emma Delves-Broughton A collection of beautiful colour palettes with some black and white photographic art prints capturing primarily an essential essence of feminime uber godesses. Shrouded in tight fitting rubber costumes accentuating every rounded curve dip and thrust of a supreme taut female body captured in ecstatic delight. In an idealised world every woman should be able to dress and be who they could be. These are Gil Elvegren's sumptuous models brought to life, the flash of allure, the sirens of the soul, the zest of life. No horror, no pain just beauty on parade. Varieties of suggestive allure ...
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| 76. Erotic Slavehood: A Miss Abernathy Omnibus by Christina Abernathy Combines Miss Abernathy’s Concise Slave Training Manual and Training With Miss Abernathy in one deluxe volume for the first time. In 1996, Christina Abernathy condensed her considerable wisdom and experience on the topic of consensual erotic owner/slave relationships into her first slim, elegant little manual; Miss Abernathy’s Concise Slave Training Manual. In 1998, in response to consumer demand, she laid out a detailed program for training the erotic slave in various aspects of service, obedience and proper values, Training With Miss Abernathy. These two books have become essential ...
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| 77. The Toybag Guide to Dungeon Emergencies and Supplies by Jay Wiseman The leading expert on BDSM safety has compiled this essential quick reference guide to the minor and major emergencies that can take place during play - everything from a scrape or a bruise to a freakout or fire, plus important information on setting up a useful and cost-effective first aid kit and other emergency supplies. No responsible player should be without this important guide.
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| 78. The Toybag Guide to High-Tech Toys by John Warren For many years, most players' toybags were loaded primarily with black leather cuffs, riding crops from tack shops and paddles stolen from games. Today, creative technological minds and new advances in electronics have broadened the choice enormously. From technologies adapted from mainstream uses like TENS units, to purpose-built items like the Televibe telephone-controlled vibrator, modern players have tremendous selection of High-Tech toys from which to choose.
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| 79. Family Jewels: A Guide to Male Genital Play and Torment by Hardy Haberman CBT is a BDSM activity that either makes men cringe with fear or lights up their faces with delight. This book is a 'guide' to this form of play with excellent info about the following topics: basic male anatomy, negotiation and safewords, play benefits and risks involved, safe sex play and cleaning CBT toys, and also descriptions of various CBT toys. This book is very entertaining and informative.
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| 80. Story of O by Pauline Reage The story of O !!!!!!! WOW what a book Daring not to put the book down , i read on and on not wanting it to finish . i found it exciting , sad , sensual , the feeling of love , the love who has no limits but it has left me with many unanswered questions running through my mind , so involved i found myself with O and her feelings for everything that happened in her life . the ending i found alittle sad and left me lost...
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| 81. The Marketplace (The Marketplace Series, 1) by Laura Antoniou This is a classic example that the original is the best. Unlike the 2 sequels, which focus on the dilemmas of a greedy yet self-aware bottom (The Slave) and a shallow guy struggling with Top's Disease (The Trainer), this involves a liaison between 4 individuals with perceived submissive tendencies. It is a beautiful clarification of how submissives struggle with their identity, which makes the reader empathic. It also brings to light the importance of communication, which The Marketplace paradoxically endorses in the place where no safewords suffice. However, it is the character who says ...
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| 82. On Undefended Flesh by Shana Shine A memoir that reveals the reality of life as a submissive - the comic role-plays, discipline, humiliation and beatings. It focuses on the 'love' relationship the author forms with one of her clients, a well-known and respected businessman.
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| 83. Leathermen Speak Out: An Anthology of Leathersex by Jack Ricardo This book is the bible of nastiness. I loved it! Everything you need to know about going that extra mile, that extra tighter knot. I was sore for weeks!
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| 84. The Ties That Bind by Vanessa Duries This is like the story of O, but slightly better. It reads more like an essey into the mind of a sub than a novel. It starts slow and tiring, but moves along quickly. I believe this is the author first and only writing attempt and reads as such. Something might also be lost in the translation.
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| 85. Master Nage's Guide to Training Consensual Slaves by Master Nage I cringed as I read this book. The author is so over-inflated and full of himself and has the most annoying style of writing. There are many far better books out there than this. Try The Master's Manual by Jack Rinella instead. Also, the author is so busy blowing his own trumpet that he contradicts himself and for anyone pursuing a D/s relationship as a beginner will be quite confused.
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| 86. The Fetish Fact Book by Paul Scott A neat little book covering the integration of BDSM/Fetish in various media. Some classic films are mentioned, along with some classic reads. It also highlights other media areas where the fetishistic arts are embraced and displayed. Very fact based, so only of use to those who are interested in the background to this area. The writing style is accessable and certainly made me smile in several places. For me & my study discipline it was ideal, but many may find it's not as erotic as they were hoping for!
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| 87. Erotic Surrender: The Sensual Joys of Female Submission by Claudia Varrin I say bought and not read as I simply could not bring myself to finish the book...and that is rare for me. The book seemes almost patronising in its delivery of BDSM, so possibly it is intended for a novice audience. I felt the suggested scenarios made for a far too contrived type situation that reeked of acting and props as opposed to concentrating on the psychological dynamic. There are many other books that discuss the sub/dom relationship much more effectively. I would not even recommend this as a manual for a curious submissive, rather it seems better suited for those that are looking ...
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| 88. Play Piercing by Deborah Addington Good points: - It does contain the basic information you need to get started play piercing. - It fills a gap in the market for a book focused on the topic. Bad points: - It's really badly written. She uses very annoying language, e.g. her use of the word 'skinsuit' instead of 'body' throughout. This makes it really difficult to read. - It's badly structured. It's divided into 5 broad sections, but within those sections she rambles aimlessly. - It's full of terrible, cringeworthy 'erotic stories' that are embarrassingly bad and totally unnecessary. - It's tiny. It has large margins, ...
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| 89. Fetish: Fashion, Sex & Power by Valerie Steele Nice introduction to the world of fetishm. The other review claims that the book is utter non-sense, some quasi-analytucal mumbo jumbo. I do not share this view as in my opinion the book does not really touch the topic deep enough. However, for anyone interested in learning about the world of fetishm, this is a really helpful intro.
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| 90. Alazar's Book of Bondage Vol 2 by Alazar Lots of damsels, mostly in distress. Don't expect colour, like the cover. Inside are lots of black and white pencil drawings, expertly done, most with amusing captions. It's not really explicit, but it is very good fun. If you can only buy one of Alazar's two volumes so far, this is the one to go for.
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| 91. The Beauty of Fetish: Volume 2 by Steve Diet Goedde Steve Diet Goedde has created a BIG book here: big in size (13x10"), big in scope, and the images contained within are eerily bigger-than-life. They almost jump out at you from the page. Surprisingly, Goedde has included a huge number of color plates in addition to his famed black & white work. Each is an exquisite masterpiece of photographic detail saturated with attitude that is pure "Goedde". As the title suggests, Steve's emphasis here is on beauty. And beauty is indeed what he most conveys here. But the ladies seem to be handpicked less for their physical gifts than for their ability ...
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| 92. The Compleat Slave: Creating and Living an Erotic Dominant/Submissive Lifestyle by Jack Rinella What i didnt know when i bought this book is that the authour is gay, i dont mean this in any homophobic way but as a female into domination I found some of the writing just for the gay male rather than aiming at different audiances. The book does mention alot about getting involved in the lifestyle - but more for someone who is single or swinging for someone in a long term relationship it might be a bit different and off putting when the author just talks about how to get a different man each night.
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| 93. Wild Side Sex: The Book of Kink: Educational, Sensual, and Entertaining Essays by Midori Tired of standing on the sexual sidelines? Come inside and be a real kink adventurer. A collection of essays travelling through the kinky side of sex, from a little public fornication to full-on BDSM, from the pen of the world-famous Midori. Midori's smouldering wisdom and frank commentary explore the wilder side of sex in a series of essays tracing a path through four hierarchically arranged sections: "Fundamentals of Kink I"; "Fundamentals of Kink II"; "Fetish Eroticism"; and "Tips and Tricks for Adventurous Sex". She writes with candour and enthusiasm about subjects ranging from outdoor sex ...
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| 94. The Human Pony: a handbook for owners, trainers and admirers by Rebecca Wilcox Renowned ponymistress Rebecca Wilcox distills her decades of expeience owning and training bio-horses, plus her fiendishly kinky imagination, into a comprehensive, photographically illustrated introduction to outfitting and training the human pony.
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| 95. The Pleasure's All Mine: Memoir of a Professional Submissive by Joan Kelly It's a matter of taste, but I found this memoir to be extremely boring from start to finish. The author appears a little cold in manner and the book does not flow well. Sometimes true life tales of this particular interest are somewhat beyond belief and a little rubbing your face in it (e.g. Claudia Varrin, Maria Isabel Pita) but this just rambled on with a sort of "well, it's a living" type of philosophy that being a professional submissive appeared as tedious and doing it for the paycheck as temping in an office. Was expecting a more juicy read to be honest, maybe should stick to fiction!
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| 96. First Hand: An Erotic Guide to Fisting (A Boner Book) by Tim Brough I'm Tim Brough, and I collected a wide variety of information for my latest book. "First Hand: An Erotic Guide To Fisting" starts with a history from noted Leather historian Jack Fritscher Ph.D. (which reads like a chronology of San Francisco through '60's and '90's) and ends with a hot piece of fiction from former Drummer magazine contributor and disabled-rights advocate, Michael Agreve. In between I covered health with a Doctor and Physical Therapist, club life with two club presidents, the online experience via the webmaster of the RedRightWeb site, a man who recounted his first encounter ...
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| 97. The Toybag Guide to Foot and Shoe Worship by Midori I am a dominant woman who adores having my feet worshipped. I bought this book looking for new ways to explore this fetish. This is a small, very down to earth book that explains the basics of foot worship. I would reckommend buying this for a slave or mistress to introduce the idea to them. If you are unsure about your passion for feet this book can be a good introduction and give you some inspiration to try it. The book presents a few ideas for scenarios, explains some of the different kinds of foot fetishes and is easy to read. I was expecting a bit more, but it's a good book for ...
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| 98. Uniquely Rika by Ms. Rika This is NOT your typical D/s manual. Uniquely Rika provides a practical, intelligent, common-sense approach to adding D/s to your relationship; with long-termed success. You'll see how fulfilling the inner desire to serve or be served is within your reach - without having to mask yourself in artificial roles and games. Ms. Rika explains why several popular approaches fail to last. She then details her approach to creating successful D/s relationships; one which has proven as effective with seasoned D/s players as with those who never thought themselves to be a 'dominant' or 'submissive'. ...
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| 99. Different Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance and Submission by William Brame A breakthrough in sexual literature, this work is a complete, comprehensive user-friendly guide to and tour through the world of alternative sexual lifestyles. While the topics are exotic and erotic, the authors handle each one in a sensitive, thorough, analytical, and fascinating way and manage to explain a secret world to those who might wish to visit.
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| 100. Flogging by Joseph W. Bean Seeng as Jay Wiseman is quoted on the back of the book praising it, it's hard for me not to feel more positively about it than I do. From a content point of view, this is a great book, no doubt, but it feels as though the book doesn't really know what it wants to be. A very unique trait of this book is that it begins each chapter with a bit of erotica concerning a flogging scene, and then the "meat" of the chapter resides in poring over the scene described, how it illustrates the information the author wants to convey about flogging techniques, top and bottom interaction, scene dynamics and ...
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