Following is a list of books which the curious might wish to acquire
and consult. The Black RoseTM itself does not offer these books for sale,
this list is only provided as a resource list of available books.
Anal Pleasure and Health by Jack Morin, 1988 Although not oriented towards a BDSM readership
this is the best available text on general anal play.
Learning the Ropes by Race Bannon, 1992 A beginner-friendly guide to BDSM; an excellent,compact,
introductory text, and ideal gift for the SM novice.
Leathersex A Guide for the Curious Outsider and the Serious Player by Joseph W. Bean, 1994
A guide to intermediate and advanced play, discussing master/slave relationships, Spiritual issues, history of
SM movement. Men's scene emphasis, but applicable to anyone.
On The Safe Edge - A Manual for SM Play by Trevor Jacques, 1992 A sophisticated and comprehensive guide to beginning and
advanced BDSM play better than most for its constant emphasis on issues of play safety. Covers coming out,
anatomy, technical info, mind and body play, most comprehensive treatment of play safety in print, First Aid,
and Scene Etiquette, suggestions for further reading.
Screw the Roses, Send me the Thorns - The Romance and Sexual Sorcery of
Sadomasochism by Philip Miller and Molly Devon, 1995 An excellent and lavishly illustrated introduction to SM play,
as close to a coffee table book as the field has yet produced. General topics as well as in depth treatment of Bondage,
Flogging, and Dungeon design, as well as Appendices on groups, and on-line Bulletin boards. Emphasis on male top,
female sub.
Sensuous Magic: A Guide For Adventurous Couples by Pat Califia, 1994 A play manual for mixed, lesbian or gay couples.
Sir, More Sir! by Master Jackson, 1992. A recent practical overview with a how-to emphasis. Men's
Scene.
SM 101, A Realistic Introduction by Jay Wiseman, 1992 Another comprehensive how to guide, emphasizing mixed
play.
The Bottoming Book A beginner's manual emphasizing submissive role play.
Pansexual emphasis.
The Leatherman's Handbook, Larry Townsend, 1972 The first of the SM play manuals. At 22 years old slightly
dated but still relevant. Men's Scene only.
The Leatherman's Handbook II by Larry Townsend, 1988 A total rewrite of the original classic, and near exhaustive
treatment of how to information about play involving men.
The Lesbian SM Safety Manual edited by Pat Califia, 1989 A play manual for women on women, including topics such
vaginal and anal penetration, STDs, First Aid, etc., psychological and physical safety.
The Master's Manual A Handbook of Erotic Domination by Jack Rinella, 1994 A comprehensive study manual emphasizing the theory and
practice of erotic domination, Primarily men but useful to anyone interested in developing and honing dominance
skills.
The Sexually Dominant Woman A Workbook for Nervous Beginners Lady Green,
1992 A playful introduction to practical female domination of men or females.
TRUST: The Handbook, A guide to the sensual and spiritual art of handballing by Bert Herman, 1991
A technical guide to fisting. Includes technique, health and safety, concepts of tantric sexuality.
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