This is my personal library of kink and Leather books

The Book of Kink is an entertaining and enlightening look into all things beyond the pale when it comes to sex. Exploring everything from equipment, sex classes, sex parties, and porn to the who, what, where, when, why, and how of kink, it delves into fetishes, turn-ons, role-playing, and how the Internet has put a new spin on kinkiness. It is an X-rated romp through cultural and social history and contemporary mores.

This is meant as a general overview of what it takes to shine boots properly. It also explores bootblacking as a fetish, and as a mindset.

The New Bottoming Book, by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy, is a revised edition focusing on the experience of taking on a submissive role in BDSM and exploring the motivations, joys, and potential frustrations of "bottoming". It aims to dispel the myth that bottoms are passive or lack agency, highlighting their conscious choices and the personal growth that can arise from this role. The book also emphasizes communication, boundaries, and building healthy relationships within the context of power dynamics.

Celtic Sex Magic by Jon G. Hughes is a workbook that details rituals and practices related to sex magic within the Celtic druidic tradition. It emphasizes the potentiation and projection of sexual energy to influence reality and elevate consciousness. The book provides instructions for couples, groups, and solitary practitioners, including how to craft ritual tools and brew potions.

The Dominance Playbook: Ways to Play With Power in Scenes and Relationships by Anton Fulmen explores the practical aspects of power exchange in both casual scenes and long-term relationships. The book builds upon the foundation laid in "The Heart of Dominance," delving into topics like effective punishments, providing service, and navigating the complexities of sexual objectification. It offers guidance for creating intense power exchange experiences and integrating them into sustainable relationships.

In The Essence of Shibari by Shin Nawakiri the Japanese-style bondage artist shares his safe, sexy, and beautiful techniques in this newly-translated book, which contains numerous ties for the beginner artist and for intermediate or advanced players, including: sensual body wrapping without knots, binding one wrist or body column, body harnesses, futomomo (thigh ties), and takate kote (chest and arm binding). Explore the history of kinbaku, practical shibari for graceful and steamy play, the psychology of bondage (for those tying and those being bound), and more. Now is your time to enjoy this delicious form—learning from a renowned rope artist in the privacy of your home.

The Ethical Slut is a practical guide to non-monogamy and open relationships, offering tools and insights for navigating the complexities of ethical non-monogamous relationships. It provides guidance on communication, consent, jealousy management, and other challenges that can arise in these situations. The book encourages readers to explore their own desires and boundaries, while fostering healthy relationships with multiple partners.

This beautiful and useful book teaches the reader to design and construct fetishwear, restraints, sensory deprivation devices, toys and whips, professionally elegant and customized to the maker's individual needs and desires. Each project includes a detailed pattern with complete instructions for tailoring it to fit the wearer's or user's physiology and fantasies. Featuring such never-before-shown luxury items as full-body zentai, custom lace-up hoods, fully professional and properly weighted floggers and singletails, and various body harnesses for all genders, The Artisan's Guide will pay for itself hundreds of times over in the hands of a creative craftsperson.

This and Evie Vane's award-winning book Better Bondage for Every Body are the only two books on getting tied up, from bedroom play to advanced suspensions. You'll learn all about finding the right rope partner, types of rope scenes, avoiding injuries, pain processing, and the 7 Helpful Skills of Rope Bottoming, including Mindfulness, Being Prepared, and Communicating With Your Rope Top. You'll also learn how to evaluate a suspension hardpoint for safety and much more! Sprinkled throughout are photos plus true stories of scenes that went wrong and scenes that went right. You'll also find a list of valuable rope bottoming resources.

The Heart of Dominance is a how-to guide on practicing consensual dominance in intimate relationships, written by Anton Fulmen. It's designed to be accessible to both beginners and experienced practitioners of dominance, offering a framework for understanding and developing this dynamic within a framework of safety, trust, and communication. The book emphasizes that dominance is not about domination or imposing will, but rather a collaborative exchange of power built on mutual desire and respect.

Featuring 15 new kinkycrafts projects from craftspeople over the world, this title includes more ways to turn everyday household materials into sex gadgets.

The Leather & BDSM Handbook, by Vincent L. Andrews, provides a comprehensive introduction to Leather culture and BDSM practices, drawing on the author's extensive experience. It offers historical context, explores the diverse groups within Leather culture, and examines their intersections throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The book aims to equip newcomers with a foundational understanding of Leather and BDSM, while also providing seasoned practitioners with insights into the evolving community. It delves into the thought, art, ritual, fashion, public figures, legislation, and literature associated with Leather culture.

"The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide for All of Us" by Felice Newman is a comprehensive and inclusive guide to lesbian and bisexual sexuality.

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 ways to make temperature play safe as well as hot.

The Ultimate Guide to Kink is the first major guide to BDSM in a generation--a bold and sexy collection of essays that run the gamut from expert how-to tutorials to provocative essays that delve into complex questions about desire, power, and pleasure. The book brings together diverse voices from the kink community in an unprecedented way: each chapter is written by a different sexuality/BDSM educator. Divided into two sections, the first section features thorough, thoughtful pieces--on everything from flogging to bondage--packed with techniques and beautifully illustrated with original images from artist Katie Diamond. The second section is dedicated to role-playing fantasies and personal manifestos. From age play to masochism, these chapters cover some of the edgiest, most taboo and controversial elements of kink in depth. The Ultimate Guide to Kink features the expertise of renowned educators writing passionately on their favorite subjects, including Patrick Califia, Midori, Laura Antoniou, Barbara Carrellas, Lee Harrington, Jack Rinella, Lolita Wolf, Madison Young, Hardy Haberman, Felice Shays, Ignacio Rivera, Sarah Sloane, Mollena Williams, FifthAngel, and Edge.

The New Topping Book by Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy is a guide for those exploring the role of "top" in BDSM relationships, focusing on communication, safety, and emotional development. It moves beyond practical techniques to address the emotional and conceptual framework needed for a fulfilling experience. The book emphasizes self-reflection, building trust, and developing practical skills in expressing needs and setting boundaries.

Packed with personal interviews, diagrams, detailed instructions, and negotiation tips along with over sixty high quality stunningly steamy photos featuring a diverse array of cigar enthusiasts, this is a no holds barred look at service, sensations, sadism, and sex.

Sex Magick for Beginners book aims to introduce readers to the practice of using sexual energy for spiritual and personal growth, often blending it with concepts like the Law of Attraction or other magical traditions. These books typically provide a beginner-friendly explanation of the theory behind sex magic, practical techniques for harnessing sexual energy, and guidance on incorporating it into daily life.

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 that, this book is about the intimacy of rope.

The Leatherman's Protocol Handbook by John D. Weal is a book that documents the history and traditions of the "Old Guard" leather community, specifically focusing on rituals, etiquette, and protocols. It's not just a set of rules, but a narrative of the author's personal journey and the evolution of leather culture since the 1960s. The book includes details on various ceremonies, hand signals, and the hierarchy within the leather community, offering insights into how titles were earned and how respect was shown.

Whether you're a trembling novice or a jaded expert, there's always something new to be discovered in the endlessly changing, complex and titillating world of kink. While there are plenty of other books out there that explain how to give a spanking or tie a half-hitch, Playing Well With Others is the first book that explains kink culture -- the munches, parties, leather bars, conferences, workshops, fetish nights, exploratoriums and all the other gatherings of kinksters that turn BDSM and leather from a bedroom predilection to a lifestyle and a community.

This book is for established Masters who are curious about what someone could possibly write on the subject they know so well. This book is also for those relatively new to the BDSM Lifestyle who are finding themselves called to Mastery. The book covers a wide range of topics, starting with some planning steps to use before you even start looking for a slave, progressing through the negotiations stages, and ending up with some tips and techniques that you can consider once you’ve been with your slave for a while. In that light, this book is an excellent choice if you are already in an M/s relationship and want some ideas about how to do a reality check.

Leather Mentorship by J. Tebias Perry and Rick Gore offers a guide to the mentorship process within the leather community, emphasizing practical advice and drawing from the authors' lived experiences. The book addresses the importance of mentorship, the vetting process, potential pitfalls, and the overall journey of mentorship, using the analogy of a butterfly's life cycle. It aims to provide both a blueprint for healthy mentorship and a refresher for experienced members of the leather community.

Leatherfolk: Radical Sex, People, Politics, and Practice is a book that explores the leather subculture and its intersection with radical sex, identity, and politics. It features essays by various authors, including both men and women, who are leather practitioners themselves, offering diverse perspectives on the history, culture, and personal experiences within the leather community.

The Little Book of Tom: Blue Collar" by Tom of Finland showcases the artist's fascination with working-class men, a subject often overlooked in his more widely recognized leather-clad and military-themed art. The book features a collection of his drawings and paintings of men in various blue-collar professions, such as cowboys, loggers, and roughnecks, alongside archival material and personal photos. It highlights his early fascination with these types of men, whom he admired for their strength and ruggedness, and how he incorporated them into his art, often improving their attire with his signature style.