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Becoming a SlaveBecoming a Slave by Jack Rinella
Buy used from: $50.79
Must have for slaves; great gift for prospects.
The Seductive Art of Japanese BondageThe Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage by Midori
Buy new: $18.45 / Used from: $14.70
Nicely done book by Midori on her wonderous rope bondage!
The Family Jewels: A Guide to Male Genital Play and TormentThe Family Jewels: A Guide to Male Genital Play and Torment by Hardy Haberman
Buy new: $11.01 / Used from: $2.85
Really fun read on CBT!
The Sexually Dominant Woman: A Workbook for Nervous BeginnersThe Sexually Dominant Woman: A Workbook for Nervous Beginners by Lady Green
Buy new: $9.56 / Used from: $8.16
Good beginner's guide for fem dom.
The Master's Manual: A Handbook of Erotic DominanceThe Master's Manual: A Handbook of Erotic Dominance by Jack Rinella
Buy new: $14.35 / Used from: $13.93
A classic guide to SM and leathersex.
Learning the Ropes: A Basic Guide to Safe and Fun S/m LovemakingLearning the Ropes: A Basic Guide to Safe and Fun S/m Lovemaking by Race Bannon
Buy used from: $10.10
Another great introductory book to the lifestyle.
The Compleat Slave: Creating And Living An Erotic Dominant/submissive LifestyleThe Compleat Slave: Creating And Living An Erotic Dominant/submissive Lifestyle by Jack Rinella
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $9.32
A must-read guide...another great book by Master Jack.
The Mistress Manual: The Good Girl's Guide to Female DominanceThe Mistress Manual: The Good Girl's Guide to Female Dominance by Mistress Lorelei
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $9.50
A good foundation manual for female dominance.
Sensuous Magic 2 Ed: A Guide to S/M for Adventurous CouplesSensuous Magic 2 Ed: A Guide to S/M for Adventurous Couples by Patrick Califia
Buy new: $13.45 / Used from: $6.95
2nd edition of yet another great book by P Califia.
Partners in Power: Living in Kinky RelationshipsPartners in Power: Living in Kinky Relationships by Jack Rinella
Buy new: $15.25 / Used from: $13.55
Master Jack does it again with this wonderful book on relationships.
Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of SadomasochismScrew the Roses, Send Me the Thorns: The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of Sadomasochism by Philip Miller
Buy used from: $34.00
Fantastic introduction to the pansexual D/s lifestyle...a MUST have. It's a bit outdated, but still a relevant read for BDSM basics.
To Love, to Obey, to Serve: Diary of an Old Guard SlaveTo Love, to Obey, to Serve: Diary of an Old Guard Slave by V. M. Johnson
Buy new: $17.95 / Used from: $17.69
If you're looking for knowledge on Old Guard ways...this is a start. Love ya Vi!
The New Topping BookThe New Topping Book by Dossie Easton
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $4.94
A cute little book....good for newbie dominants and aspiring tops.
The New Bottoming BookThe New Bottoming Book by Janet W. Hardy
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $10.50
Companion to the Topping Book, only it's for aspiring bottoms and submissives.
SM 101: A Realistic IntroductionSM 101: A Realistic Introduction by Jay Wiseman
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $15.88
A must for every lifestyler's shelf.
The Art Of Sensual Female Dominance: A Guide for WomenThe Art Of Sensual Female Dominance: A Guide for Women by Claudia Varrin
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $9.18
Claudia is a fantastic resource on female dominance.
Different Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance and SubmissionDifferent Loving: The World of Sexual Dominance and Submission by William Brame
Buy new: $15.61 / Used from: $6.94
The first book I ever read; allowed me to know the things I felt weren't "weird" but ok!
Philosophy In the Dungeon, The Magic of Sex & SpiritPhilosophy In the Dungeon, The Magic of Sex & Spirit by Jack Rinella
Buy used from: $38.95
Jack Rinella's excellent new book on ritual and energywork in the playspace.
Dark Moon Rising: Pagan BDSM and the Ordeal PathDark Moon Rising: Pagan BDSM and the Ordeal Path by Raven Kaldera
Buy new: $24.30 / Used from: $22.30
The only book out there that places BDSM with pagan spirituality!
Erotic Slavehood: A Miss Abernathy OmnibusErotic Slavehood: A Miss Abernathy Omnibus by Christina Abernathy
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $15.06
A compendium of Miss Abernathy’s Concise Slave Training Manual and Training With Miss Abernathy.
Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic MacraméShibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé by Lee "Bridgett" Harrington
Buy new: $19.79 / Used from: $18.77
Lee is an exceptional educator and a great rigger. You can't go wrong with this book!
How to Capture a Mistress (M/s Studies Books)How to Capture a Mistress (M/s Studies Books) by Karen Martin
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $14.33
If there is one "reality" book that I could force novice sub males to read, this is it!
More Family Jewels: Further Explorations in Male Genitorture (Boner Books)More Family Jewels: Further Explorations in Male Genitorture (Boner Books) by Hardy Haberman
Buy new: $15.56 / Used from: $11.02
Hardy adds a second volume to the first book on CBT!
Play PiercingPlay Piercing by Deborah Addington
Buy new: $11.86 / Used from: $4.90
This is THE only publication on temporary needle play; could have been more substantial in terms of photography, but nonetheless, a vital compendium I recommend to all of my edgeplay students.
Urban AboriginalsUrban Aboriginals by Geoff Mains
Buy new: $13.63 / Used from: $9.00
Reprint of a 23+ year old classic kink book that studies neurochemistry and radical sexuality. An interesting read, indeed.
Leathersex: A Guide for the Curious Outsider and the Serious PlayerLeathersex: A Guide for the Curious Outsider and the Serious Player by Joseph W. Bean
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $7.57
Joseph Bean's classic on the culture of leather and sexuality.
Woof! Perspectives into the Erotic Care & Training of the Human Dog (Boner Books)Woof! Perspectives into the Erotic Care & Training of the Human Dog (Boner Books) by Michael Daniels
Buy new: $17.95 / Used from: $17.91
The one and only resource book for human dog/puppy roleplayers and their handlers!
Painfully Obvious: An Irreverent & Unauthorized Manual for Leather/SMPainfully Obvious: An Irreverent & Unauthorized Manual for Leather/SM by Robert Davolt
Buy new: $16.95 / Used from: $25.30
For those curious about the nitty gritty of the leather culture, politics, contests and practices, Davolt's book is sure to raise brows and enlighten. His death was truly a loss to those who remain in leather and in service to the community.
Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition (Thumb Indexed)Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition (Thumb Indexed) by Peggy Post
Buy new: $27.04 / Used from: $18.51
Not a kink book, but an essential for the shelf of every dominant and submissive as a resource text. Submissives should also invest in New Manners for New Times, The Art of the Table, The Modern Gentleman, Tea and Etiquette and Will Cook For Sex.