The Art of Sensual Massage (Book and DVD Set) [Paperback]

Gordon Inkeles (Author), Robert Foothorap (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006

This revised and updated edition of the modern massage classic, translated into 8 languages and with 75 printings, brings the world of sensual massage to a whole new generation of readers. The book is packaged with a 50 minute award-winning DVD which presents closely matched massage techniques to those in the book. Rhythms and pressures are clearly shown and menu options allow you to jump to any part of the body for quick reference.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Beautifully produced: a book to give, especially if you'd like its techniques used on you.  --Cosmopolitan

Best Documentary film --Winner, C.I.N.E. Eagle

"If you want to encourage the man in your life to be more sensual, romantic and  inventive...put THE ART OF SENSUAL MASSAGE in his stocking." --MS London

"Close your eyes, breathe deeply and give yourself up to THE PLEASURE."  --New York

The massage king is Gordon Inkeles--who wrote "The Art of Sensual Massage." --San Francisco Chronicle

Attractive as well as instructive...tells you what to massage, when and where. Much recommended. --Ms London

If you want to encourage the man in your life to be more sensual, romantic and inventive...put The Art of Sensual Massage in his stocking. --Cosmopolitan

Beautifully produced, a book to give, especially if you'd like its techniques used on you. --Forum

From the Inside Flap

There are no special tricks to massage--no hours of practicing weird techniques--no tedious new vocabulary to learn. With a warm quiet place and a bottle of scented oil you can spread pleasure over every inch of your partner's body. You don't need a lot of money or a room full of special equipment to do this. People were massaging each other before money or special equipment existed. And you don't need an intensive course in anatomy to lay your hands on another human being. The art of sensual massage is much older than any labels moderns have invented for the body.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 161 pages
• Publisher: Arcata Arts; Book and DVD edition (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974853534
• ISBN-13: 978-0974853536
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #248,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Gordon Inkeles' bestselling books have become standard reference works on massage throughout the world. His work has been translated into ten languages and reprinted more than eighty times. His book "The Art of Sensual Massage" has sold over one million copies. His film/video The Art of Sensual Massage played to SRO crowds at The Cannes Film Festival. Nationally known as a college lecturer and leader of massage workshops, his work has been featured in Playboy, Playgirl, Cosmopolitan, New York, Redbook, Newsweek, The Wall St. Journal and Men's Life.

The author video below is taken from Inkeles' new "Sensual Massage Made Simple DVD," a seventy five minute program featuring an easy-to-learn full body massage.

Follow Gordon Inkeles' books and videos on Facebook's The Art of Massage.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

44 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Complete Body Massage with All the Trimmings, February 8, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The Art of Sensual Massage (with Book) (DVD)

Well organized, lovely to look at (classic nudity --I can see why it won awards) and comprehensive, this is a video to share with a loved one. It's more a sensual experience, than a video presentation. You can almost FEEL the strokes. The introductory material takes you through preparing a massage area from scratch (easy!), setting up some massage oil, relaxing your partner and providing soothing background stimulation like music and scent.

The massage itself is presented in great detail with real expertise--and at a speed that makes it easy to learn. The people in the film are attractive and really do look like they are being massaged. You watch a real massage move over the Chest and Abdomen, Head, Arms, Hands, Front of the legs, Feet, Back of the Legs and Back. Individual strokes are shown and explained well. You really can follow along stroke by stroke, trying things as you watch. There's also lots of information about the body and the senses. The main emphasis throughout is on pleasure. You are encouraged to try what you see on the screen. There's also lots of information on the effects massage has on the body.

I would recommend this video without reservation to anyone who is interested in learning how to do a sensual massage.

38 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Happy with my purchase, August 19, 2004

By 

E. Gates "EG" (Charleston, S.C.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art of Sensual Massage (with Book) (DVD)

Having owned THE NEW SENSUAL MASSAGE and enjoyed its beautiful techniques with my loved ones, I was delighted to discover this book and DVD package which makes the learning process even easier. The Art of Sensual Massage is probably the most famous massage book out there. We got it as a wedding gift and really put it to good use. What a great experience sensual massage is! This is apparently a new edition with better photos and printing. The DVD fits right in with the techniques described in the book...almost page by page. It's packaged inside the book. It's really fun to use them together. We have recommended this package to several friends and based on the enthusiastic responses, will continue to do so.

The bottom line: if you want to learn and really ENJOY massage, get this package. You won't regret it.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ENJOYABLE. A BEST BUY!, February 16, 2004

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"youth99" (Springfield, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Art of Sensual Massage (with Book) (DVD)

For this price, you get both the best massage book and a step-by-step video of the same practice. Very carefully done with precision and many helpful hints on massage technique. The book really does come alive when you sit back and watch the DVD. It's handy to be able to stop the motion and try something. Anyone will be able to learn massage from this combo because you can see pressures and rhythms in motion. Real massage occurs in every scene, with useful health tips. Very sensual with the right person but the technique will work in just about any setting. For example, you could use this combination as a guide for learning massage in a non-sensual setting, like, say, geriatrics. It's quite clear that almost everyone will find a level of deep appreciation here.