The Q Letters: True Stories of Sadomasochism [Hardcover]

Sir John (Author), Sir John (Author), John (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1993

"Imagine that you are with a truly magnificent woman. She is incredibly beautiful. She is strong, intelligent, and proud of who and what she is. She is sexually experienced, inventive, and enthusiastic. You know that every other man envies you. Then imagine that you are alone with her. Without being asked or ordered, she strips herself naked, kneels at your feet, and bows her head. Then she speaks. 'I give myself to you body and soul. I want you to be my Master and I beg you to allow me to be your total slave. I will do anything you ask. You may do to me or with me anything you want. My only desire is to serve your pleasure in absolutely any way you choose.'. That may be just an exciting fantasy for many men. For me, that fantasy has come true. Many times." Almost everybody has secret fantasies that they use to add pleasure to their lives. These fantasies may range from childhood dreams of sports stardom to adult fantasies of encounters with sexual idols. One of the more common fantasies involves "S/M, " or sadomasochism. The term is familiar to many and a number of books, including the classic Story of Q, have thoroughly explored these areas. That people can experience true pleasure from giving and receiving pain - even severe pain - is generally accepted. Despite all this, however, for most people S/M remains a dark mystery. The Q Letters: True Stories of Sado-masochism is a revealing account of the S/M scene by a man who has participated in it for more than twenty-five years. Known in the S/M world as "Sir" John, he has kept a careful record of his experiences in the form of hundreds of notes, letters, diaries, journals, photos, and even videotapes. The Q Letters is his story. "Sir"John's experiences demonstrate the tremendous variety of motives and relationships that exist within the S/M scene, and help explain what it is all about. He details, with candor and sensitivity, the emotional and sexual "highs" experienced by both dominants and submissives, and d

Product Details

• Hardcover: 198 pages
• Publisher: Prometheus Books (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087975821X
• ISBN-13: 978-0879758219
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,311,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars collection of S&M experiences, May 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Q Letters: True Stories of Sadomasochism (Hardcover)

This book is not a "How-to", but one of self-discovery, a learning process for the author, Sir John. A collection of memories and experiences he wishes to share with readers. His intent is not to shock, anger or disgust, but only to open the reader's mind to a different and sometimes misunderstood sexual activity that many individuals find pleasure in.

Yes, as stated in the preface by the author, there are instances of outright sadism; of people abused against and beyond their will, and of women being "slaves" because of extreme low self-esteem or some emotional disorder. But the author does not take pleasure in dominating women who are emotionally crippled, instead he seeks out strong women who are proud of their submission, and fully consent to be dominated for the sexual pleasure of not only themselves, but for Sir John.

I found this book, with its collection of sadomasochistic experiences, quite interesting and stimulating.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Be afraid. Be very afraid., May 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Q Letters: True Stories of Sadomasochism (Hardcover)

I don't know what kind of book this is trying to be. As a How To Do SM book (as the cover blurb promises) it is a truly spectatular failure. As a "my story" book I can't imagine what he was thinking of when he told the world that he did these things to women. Are we supposed to admire him for doing things like hanging a woman off the ground by her hair?

I've met some "dominant" men who say that they admire this book and so far they've all been creeps. It seems like the kind of book that certain men who hate women want to be true, but I think that that is wishful thinking.

If you want an actually clueful source of information about male dominant female submissive BDSM, try "Screw the Roses: Send Me The Thorns." If you want to learn something about Female Dominant BDSM try "The Sexually Dominant Woman". If you want a good overview try "The Loving Dominant" or "Sensous Magic" or "SM 101".

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I could not put it down!!!!!!!, April 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Q Letters: True Stories of Sadomasochism (Hardcover)

This was a very exciting book for the imagination. I could not put the book down until I had completed it. Sir. John was well loved and respected by all of his Sumissive slaves, although issues of safety was not mentioned.I did feel that some of this book, probably was fantasy. Some scenes described in this book, I found hard to imagine any human being , being able to withstand. All in all, I found this book very entertaining, Sensual, sexually arrousing and most of all very intense. I would reccommend it for anyone who has a wild imagination and a lust for the S/M world Not for the weak at heart.