The leatherboy Handbook [Paperback]

Vincent L. Andrews (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 29, 2008

In the past when a potential leatherboy has asked me, where do I start I had to guide them to a dozen publications and even then the information was incomplete. Now the answer is simple, The leatherboy Handbook! This book is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in the “boy subculture”. Vincent Andrews draws on his own experiences in the leather community as well as some of the best source material available to create what will surely become the companion volume to Larry Townsend’s Leatherman’s Handbook. In a clear and concise voice with numerous references, “boy vince” has created a goldmine for the budding leatherboy, no matter what his gender. Most importantly, this book explains much of the “why” behind the boy experience, and that is the key to its value. I heartily recommend this book for both boys and Daddys, subs and Doms. It is a good read and a requisite for any leather/kink library. Hardy Haberman

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: The Nazca Plains Corporation; 1 edition (April 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887895671
• ISBN-13: 978-1887895675
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A dream come true, May 22, 2008

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jesse "inquisitive reader" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The leatherboy Handbook (Paperback)

This book is quite literally a dream come true for me. As someone who is brand new to the Leather Scene (but not D/s or BDSM), there are so many questions i had that were answered here, including some i'd never even thought to ask. It's a fantastic look into a mindset that i've always identified with even if i never quite knew what name to place upon it.

boy vince speaks from both the heart and from first-hand experience and it shows, guiding and educating the reader while never coming across as condescending or belittling. And therein lies a great deal of this book's appeal - it has a very 'real' feel to it and the astute reader comes away from the experience with even more questions, a drive to know more, and a great many unexpected and satisfying answers.

i cannot recommend this book highly enough to both the Leather curious and to the budding leatherboy. The reader can clearly see that this Lifestyle is an ever-onward journey, crossing the paths of many People, with each stop along the way only adding more and more knowledge and satisfaction if one's heart is in the right place.

If the reader approaches this book with both an open heart and an open mind, the rewards will surely prove to be amazingly satisfying. i know that my own drive has been fired and enhanced by the gift of boy vince's knowledge and experience. It takes a brave person to put this kind of soul-baring information into the hands of complete strangers and it takes an attentive reader to take that information, mold it, and make it their own, thereby enhancing their own journey.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required Reading for All boys and Their Dominants, July 23, 2008

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GroundedSir "James H." (East Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The leatherboy Handbook (Paperback)

boy Vince,

This book should be mandatory reading for any boy identifying as a leatherboy. The Dominant in any leatherboy's life should also read this book to better understand both his boy and the relationship with his Sir or Dominant.

We live a 24/7 D/s life. Our Sir/boy relationship is our foundation and the bond between us.

Before reading your book, my boy was at a very low point in his journey due to the fact that he craved the brotherood of other leatherboys, but had difficulty finding leatherboys with whom he could communicate, identify, and interact with on a 1 to 1 basis. He can easily find boys, but is having problems finding boys with Leather hearts living Leather values in their everyday lives. Your book has let him know that he is not alone. At one time, you, boy Vince, were in the same situation. Your book has given him the tools, the mindset, and the courage to continue his journey alone if necessary.

I have tried staying up with his reading of your book so that we can discuss the points of importance you bring up. The first sentence in this book was the seed of a very necessary, yet deep discussion between us. Every page, every paragraph and in some cases, every sentence within a paragraph is packed with statements initiating healthy discussion between us.

As my boy's Sir, I work very hard to be the BEST I can be each day in order to guide and mold my wonderful boy in his Leather journey. Even though this book is written as a handbook for boys, it has given me much reflection in my own journey to help me better understand "boy" mindset and fine tune my daily thoughts and actions to improve the level of responsibility I thought I had already mastered.

I recommend leatherboy's Handbook be read by all leatherboys, Dominants of boys, as well as anybody else living or interested in a D/s relationship to better understand its dynamics.

This book is long overdue in the Leather Community. boy Vince, Sir Grey and all who helped with your book, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, not only for the love and emotion within the content of this book, but the selfless gift to the Leather Community by donating all profits from this book to the Leather Archives and Museum.

Respectfully,
GroundedSir

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and far overdue!, June 19, 2008

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MC (Tennessee) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The leatherboy Handbook (Paperback)

We picked this book up randomly to add to our growing collection - and WOW were we delightfully surprised.

For those just starting out that feel a "call to Leather" or even those who have been on their path awhile, this book is a jewel.

boy vincent has managed to put together a very thorough and open work here - a MUST have for those interested in learning more about this potential way of life. Oh how I wish this would have come out a decade earlier!!