Two Knotty Boys Showing You The Ropes: A Step-by-Step, Illustrated Guide for Tying Sensual and Decorative Rope Bondage [Paperback]

Two Knotty Boys (Author), Larry Utley (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 2006

When Two Knotty Boys, Dan and J. D., began teaching rope bondage together in 1999, they discovered that most people learn best when they're shown — close up, step by step, and repeatedly — how to tie basic knots and combine them into bondage techniques. It is this learning process that they duplicate in this book. With the help of world-renowned photographer Larry Utley, they use over 750 photos and captions to explicate the soup-to-nuts techniques for turning great knots into great bondage that is safe, sensual, attractive, and effective. Readers can learn at their own pace, review whole techniques at a single glance, or even lay it flat on the table (beside their blindfolded partner) and follow along as they tie. Two Knotty Boys Showing You the Ropes appeals to those interested in improving the quality of their sex lives, not to mention aficionados of bondage and discipline/sadomasochism (BDSM), both curious newcomers and serious players alike.

Product Details

• Paperback: 70 pages
• Publisher: Green Candy Press (November 20, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 193116049X
• ISBN-13: 978-1931160490
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,757 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the book that has been missing!!!, December 15, 2006

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M. E. Nelson "SirElliott" (Central Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Two Knotty Boys Showing You The Ropes: A Step-by-Step, Illustrated Guide for Tying Sensual and Decorative Rope Bondage (Paperback)

At last, the Two Knotty Boys have given us the book that will allow people to easily understand how to safely incorporate rope bondage into erotic fun. Granted there have been other texts published on erotic bondage, some have been better than others, but none had all of the elements needed. The "boys" got it right.

If you are in the least bit interested in rope bondage, you must get this book. Look at the price, it's a steal. I actually feel bad about paying such a low cost for such a valuable asset. At $16.95 the 37 step by step techniques comes out to .46cents per tie. You'll look great as you tie them and the knots are fantastic looking. Oh, and the person tied will be comfortable, safe, and helpless. What more could we ask for.

The "boys" have a perfect background, a industrial rigger, a climber, both backgrounds require safety as the basis for everything. The both love bondage and have taught many, many classes. This means they have learned how to teach the techniques to hundreds of others. It shows in the layout of the book. Simple step by step photos that match the written instructions. No matter what the level of the reader, this book will make you better.

Don't wait, get this book now. You will not be disappointed. If there was an award for BDSM books, this would win book of the year.

Great job, destined to be the definitive text on erotic bondage!!! 5 stars..at least.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Another good reference is always welcome, February 21, 2007

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G. Stem "JStem" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Two Knotty Boys Showing You The Ropes: A Step-by-Step, Illustrated Guide for Tying Sensual and Decorative Rope Bondage (Paperback)

After only having gone thru the book once or twice, I can say it's well worth the money. More color photo's would have been nice, but not a deal killer.

There were a few typo's, like saying clockwise and meaning counter-clockwise, but otherwise there is good information to be had. I'm skipping over the decorative knots myself (spending all my time as a rope-person telling newbies that you DON'T need to know many knots), but I can already see some good ties that I wasn't already using.

Simply put,a good deal for the $$...

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Own for any Bondage Enthusiast, April 21, 2007

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All Tied Up (Denver, CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Two Knotty Boys Showing You The Ropes: A Step-by-Step, Illustrated Guide for Tying Sensual and Decorative Rope Bondage (Paperback)

The book went beyond my expectations. For the price I expected a book that was short on content and information. True, this book doesn't have many pages, but boy it sure is packed full of useful bondage techniques! This is the best book I've found on the subject of rope bondage period.

Most books I've looked at on this topic showed few techniques and use too many words and not enough pictures to explain the ties. This book is completely different. It's easy to follow with detailed pictures and simple written explanations.

I was surprised that after learning many of the knots and ties from this book just how quick, easy and beautiful my rope bondage became. I also learned how to completely restrain my partner, something that was very difficult before because of her small wrists bones. The photos and instructions are very easy to follow, and even the most difficult ties became easy after a few practice sessions.

Worth picking up? Absolutely!!!