The Complete Book of Massage [Paperback]

Clare Maxwell-Hudson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 12, 1988

A comprehensive guide to massage techniques with clear step-by-step instructions. Fully illustrated for all ages with color and/or black-and-white photographs on every page. 155,000 copies sold-to-date.

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A comprehensive guide to massage techniques with clear step-by-step instructions. Fully illustrated for all ages with color and/or black-and-white photographs on every page. 155,000 copies sold-to-date.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Random House (May 12, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1871854083
• ISBN-13: 978-0394759753
• ASIN: 0394759753
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,263 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not enough.., January 29, 2005

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Daniel Chae (Princeton, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Massage (Paperback)

I found that this book has relatively good information, however, I found out most of this by myself. After reading through it once I already have most of the information memorized. This book is more the top layer of the muscle. I go to a choir college and a lot of the people here have deep knots in their shoulders and lower back. Trying to use this information does not help too much. Oh, don't get me wrong, there are several things in this book that I could use, although I might have to alter it a little. For someone that wants to go into massage therapy, I would suggest getting a few other books. I myself have purchased Art Riggs' Deep Tissue Massage book.

I would recommend this book for the people that just want to relax people for a short time. If however you would like to cause a deeper, longer lasting feeling of relaxation, purchase some other books. This book only provides the "icing on the cake" of massage.. I think. I sort of regret this buy, so think at least twice before buying.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginners and therapists, January 6, 2001

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Adam Romero (El Paso, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Book of Massage (Paperback)

This book is excellent and has every picture for every step and also shows you how to use oils, which types of strokes there are, and also talks a little about reflexology. It has all types of massage: Back,legs,arms,hands,shoulders,buttocks,stomach, and neck. Has massage for babies and pregnant women. Shows how to setup your own massage place and is excellent for beginners.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Perfect Massage Book, November 27, 2002

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W. Rashed (Jabriya, KUWAIT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Massage (Paperback)

An enjoyable and very useful book. A Comprehensive step-by-step guide. Beautifully, clearly and richly illustrated! Covers everything : what to do before you start, basic techniques, massage for every part of the body, aromatherapy, self-massage, massage for babies and children, healing massage, and a little about pressure techniques (shiatsu and reflexology). This is "the book" to have if you want to learn about giving massage. Show it also to your partner and if you're lucky you may get to experience the magic of massage without having to spend a fortune.