Books

Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorn

The classic guide to sadomasochism by two experienced players. This unabashed, entertaining book strips away myth, shame and fear, revealing the truth about an intense form of eroticism too long misunderstood and condemned. It is fully indexed and includes over 225 photos and illustrations, and a 250-plus word glossary.

SM 101: A Realistic Introduction by Jay Wiseman 

It goes by many names: bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadomasochism, and more. In Jay Wiseman’s SM 101, the long-taboo subject of consensual sadomasochism is accurately, insightful presented in the context of adult human sexuality, experience and tradition for the interested non-specialist general reader. SM 101 surveys the entire spectrum of consensual sadomasochistic practices from from bondage, to spanking, to erotic role-playing, and more. Now in an expanded second edition, SM 101 includes a new chapter on starting and running sadomaschistic organizations and events for consenting adults.

Bondage for Sex Volume by Chanta Rose

Adult ed has an entirely new meaning, thanks to this first-of-its-kind guide to bondage in consensual relationships.

Authored by renowned bondage expert Chanta Rose, Bondage for Sex: Vol. I corrects the many misconceptions about bondage and introduces readers to the intensely stimulating world of kinky sex.

With professional, step-by-step instruction and graphic, full color photography, the book allows Chanta Rose to escort her readers to a world of dominance, submission and ultimate sexual pleasure.

The Seductive Art Of Japanese Bondage by Midori

From ornately decorative to excruciatingly stringent, Japanese rope bondage is an art which has developed over centuries of martial and erotic practice. Now, accomplished Japanese-born educator and bondage practitioner, Midori shows step by step how to achieve beautiful and exciting Japanese bondage on a variety of genders and body types. Each chapter starts with a spectacular, tasteful full-color photo of the finished bondage pose – harnesses, hogties, standing and bent-over poses, and more .

Showing You the Ropes by Two Knotty Boys

When Two Knotty Boys, Dan and J. D., began teaching rope bondage together in 1999, they discovered that most people learn best when they’re shown — close up, step by step, and repeatedly — how to tie basic knots and combine them into bondage techniques. It is this learning process that they duplicate in this book. With the help of world-renowned photographer Larry Utley, they use over 750 photos and captions to explicate the soup-to-nuts techniques for turning great knots into great bondage that is safe, sensual, attractive, and effective.

Shibari You Can Use by Lee Harrington

A primer for the sexually adventurous, presenting bedroom bondage in detailed, tasteful tutorials Japanese-style rope bondage and erotic macramé may look complicated and intimidating, but you can learn the basics of this beautiful, sexy art form today. Bondage artist and educator Lee Harrington takes you step by step through a variety of concepts and ties, giving you the tools to make aesthetically rewarding ropework. Each tutorial is broken down into easy-to-follow.

Samurai Bondage Book by Fujita Seiko

An illustrated guide to Samurai bondage. A translation of various 18th~20th century manuals about rope binding used by Samurai when taking prisoners.

The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford W. Ashley

The Ashley Book of Knots is an encyclopedia of knots written and illustrated by the American sailor and artist Clifford W. Ashley. First published in 1944, it was the culmination of over 11 years of work. The book contains 3,857 numbered entries and approximately 7,000 illustrations.^[1] The entries include knot instructions, uses, and some histories, categorized by type or function. It remains one of the most important and comprehensive books on knots.

Bondage Basics by  Lord Morpheous

The Bondage mini book is filled with everything you need to know about the basics of bondage, including 32 sexy knots and all in one petite mini-book.
Whether you’re male or female, top or bottom, dominant or submissive, this pocket guide to bondage has the rope tying techniques you need to know for a wild and fun night. This quick and handy reference takes you through the basics of BDSM, tying techniques, safety considerations, and an overview of kink culture.