Imaginative Sex (Gor) (Mass Market Paperback)

by John Norman (Author)

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Product Description
In 1974, the author of the controversial and popular Gor novels unleashed his vision for an exciting, fulfilling sex life for all. Imaginative Sex outlines John Norman's philosophy on relations between the sexes, and presents fifty-three scenarios designed to reintroduce fantasy and intimacy to the bedroom.

The Aphrodisiac Fantasy The Rites-of-Submission Fantasy The Lady Fantasy The I-Am-His-Slave-Girl Fantasy The Safari Fantasy The Blindfolded-Lovers Fantasy

and many other sensuous suggestions are detailed for the enjoyment of all truly adult readers. Find out what really lies behind the philosophy of Gor, and the ways in which role playing can spice up any love life.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Masquerade Books (August 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563335611
• ISBN-13: 978-1563335617
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,297,862 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 20 years of erotic ideas and enjoyment, December 13, 1998

By A Customer

I bought the original publication in 1976. It captured my imagination more than any book I have read since. It is much lighter than what Anne Rice has written and safer than Topping From Below.. It helps define how and why women would buy into the whole Gorian idea. There are many suggestions of ways to live and play in a sane and fun way.. Excellent section on garments, bondage, and how to create a whole set of worlds for just the two partners that make life more interesting and the bedroom a playground that can stay forever new and exciting. If your partner isn't sure this is the way they want to go, try sharing it with them. You both maybe surprised at the fun that you hadn't thought of before. No one will like all the scenes suggested, but pick and choose what is right for both of you.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars John Norman's most amusing book., October 23, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Imaginative Sex (Daw science fiction) (Paperback)

John Norman's Gor series is what he's best known for, but this book is a must for anyone into 'bedroom games.' It can be a little pendantic - JN is not the best of writers tho he's certainly not the worst by any means, he's understandable and you know what he means, you might just have a bit of a hard time swallowing it. Anyone who's read his Gor books should get a copy of this one, it lightens up the mood and makes it clear that Gor is his fantasy, if you don't like it, he's written 50 some odd fantasies in this book to play with, some incredibly funny, some vaugely offensive, and some just confusing, but his ideas and commentary, whether you agree or not, are fun to read and talk about. He can be pretty fun when he gets on a roll. Heavy bondage and some sadism and humiliation - not for fuzzy bunny people.

17 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This is supposed to be "imaginative?", September 19, 1999

By A Customer

Norman's half-baked psychosexual philosophy is neither here nor there, but it doesn't extend to the ability to write sex guides. The highly touted "fantasies" typically run to a half a page. "I-Am-A-Slave-Girl Fantasy" = tie a naked gal up, intimidate her some, have her call the male "Master," take things from there. Period. This wasn't breaking startling new ground in 1974, and it sure tells no one anything now.

The previous reviewers failed to mention that 49 of the 50 listed fantasies are male-dominant (the exception being I-Am-A-Slave-Guy, with the sneering statement that some of us just can't manage to be manly 24-7). Norman states that all women are submissive boy toys deep down (repeatedly and at tedious length), and that any assertion to the contrary by the little darlings is self-evident denial. There's certainly a segment of the male population who would love to believe this, but I haven't found many women who admit to craving chaining and whippings if only a man would notice them.