Bondage For Sex

Bondage For Sex
by Chanta Rose

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Author: Chanta Rose
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-06-09
ISBN: 0977723801
Number of pages: 150
Publisher: BDSM Press

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Book Review: DO NOT buy it ... unless you are already an expert.
Summary: 2 Stars

Do not buy this ... unless you are already a Shibari or knot expert. Or don't care about learning much and just want it for pretty photos. It hurts me to be blunt because I admire Chanta Rose and her wonderfulness comes through in the book. But let's be honest.

The problem is that the book is advertised as usable step-by-step bondage instruction. And it is NOT. Many if not most illustrations and text are not usable ... are too poorly-done to actually be followed by a beginner. The problems include too few photos, photos either duplicated or out-of-sequence, and inadequate or vague text. In addition, many of the knot photos are not thought out, and/or are tied tight and cinched up before the reader has a chance to study the knot and see what has actually been done. Additionally, often the best way to explain knots is to use inked arrows and/or sketches as well as the photos.

There's no secret about illustrating knot-tying adequately. SHIBARI YOU CAN USE by Bridgett Harrington covers much the same ground, and her illustrations and text are well thought-out and USABLE.

Chanta Rose's book also contains some astounding errors! On Pg. 20 Rose shows a "Reef Knot" (aka "Square Knot"). She warns against tying it wrong, making it a "Granny Knot." But her own photos ARE WRONG! They illustrate a Granny, rather than a Square Knot! This is an astonishing error, and makes me wonder if anyone ever carefully read the book and proofed the text and illustrations for usability and correctness! (OTOH, the errors may not matter much, since it's so hard to follow the photos!).

As an interesting sidenote, incorrectly-tied Reef Knots, or misused Reef Knots, have probably accidentally killed more people in the Western world than all other knots combined. They've caused endless slaughter down through the years in the sailing and other fields.

The book title includes the phrase "Vol. I." Let us hope that future volumes show more care, love, proofing, and user-testing.

In fairness to Ms. Rose, although poorly-thought out, most of the photos are sharp and well-exposed; and the models are attractive and some are astonishingly lovely. With more care and professionalism this book coulda' been a home run, and let us hope future volumes will be.

A friend of mine sent detailed letters to both Chanta Rose and her publisher. The publisher responded professionally, no response at all has been received from Rose.

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Summary of Bondage For Sex

Adult Ed has an entirely new meaning, thanks to this first-of-its-kind guide to bondage in consensual relationships. This book corrects many misconceptions about bondage, educating readers and giving them the tools needed to explore their desires using restraint and rope bondage. This type of erotic play requires trust between two people and can be a wonderful way to bond with a partner. Chanta crushes the misconception that bondage is violent or dangerous and explains ? How to approach your partner in non-threatening way about your kinky desires ? Professional, step-by-step instruction ? Graphic, full-color photography With a few simple knots and some well-thought-out positions and guidance, you and your partner will be able to experience this taboo form of love making.

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