Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé [Paperback]

Lee "Bridgett" Harrington (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 12, 2007

Japanese rope bondage and erotic macramé look complicated and intimidating, but you can learn the basics of this beautiful and sexy art form today. Bondage artist and educator Lee "Bridgett" Harrington takes you step-by-step through a variety of concepts and ties, giving you the tools to make aesthetically rewarding rope work. Each tutorial is broken down into easy to follow photographs by Circle23 with detailed descriptions, including how to tie all those knots (first secret of Japanese bondage revealed- there are only a few simple knots). From restrictive poses that limit movement to decorative rope work that accentuates the human form, Shibari You Can Use includes instruction on creating: - Shinju (Chest Harnesses) - Gyakuebi (Asian Style Hogtie) - Ebi or Kuri (Shrimp or Ball ties) - Rope Corsets - Strap-on Harnesses and Crotch Ropes - .and much more! Shake off your fears of looking silly the first time you tie someone up, get some rope, and you too can learn Japanese rope bondage.

Product Details

• Paperback: 158 pages
• Publisher: Mystic Productions (June 12, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 061514490X
• ISBN-13: 978-0615144900
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lee Harrington is an internationally known spiritual and erotic educator, gender radical, artist, shaman and award winning published author on human sexuality and spiritual experience. He has been an active part of the international kink and sex positive communities since 1995, and his stories make people laugh while showing you that eroticism can be as serious, sexy, or silly as you make it. To learn more about Lee visit www.PassionAndSoul.com.

Customer Reviews

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and elegant read, October 18, 2007

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ming destiny (maui hawaii) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé (Paperback)

If you ever are stranded on a desert island, and you happen to have a bunch of rope, and a very lucky partner, this would be the only book you would need!!!

This book is a perfect blend of, solid foundation education, and elegant, intimate art-form.

The pictures are crisp, detailed and easy to understand and the author is extremely knowledgeable and takes you through the various names in japanese which is where the art form originates from. What i liked was that the author really made it fun and easy to understand.

This was a perfect beginners book, from learning the type of rope to use, to care, maintenance and safety, and then the basics...all the way up to very beautiful and intricate multi color rope corsets. yum.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful intro to Shibari., October 10, 2007

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Rob Z. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé (Paperback)

Informative, helpful, and at times delightfully conversational and silly, this book does a good job of simplifying what can look complicated. It also provides a firm foundation to explore and experiment far beyond its pages. A must have for those interested in rope work.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I don't agree with a lot of these reviews....., November 28, 2008

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Michael C. Anderson "MikeNGina" (Merryville, LA) - See all my reviews
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When I was looking into getting this book, I read the reviews and ordered it. After getting and reading this book I don't agree with the other reviews. I agree it is an excellent book, but I don't think this is the book to get if this is your first time doing rope work. If you have never done any rope bondage before, I would suggest getting the book "Two Knotty Boys Showing You The Ropes: A Step-by-Step, Illustrated Guide for Tying Sensual and Decorative Rope Bondage by Two Knotty Boys". The color photo's and the way they are placed next to each other make it a much easier book for a beginner to learn, in my experience and my opinion. Now if you already have that book and want to learn more techniques, designs and styles then definitely get this book. If you have been interested in rope bondage for a long time and are finally getting the chance to learn and you know that you are going to love it and continue to do it, then get them both if it's in your budget. This book if full of great information, very well written, has a great way of wording things. Although the black and white photo's, as well as their spacing onto several pages made it hard to follow. While on the bed while working the ropes and having to turn pages at the same time is a task I am good at or enjoy. For example, the chest harness starts on page 52 and finishes on page 61.