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Kokigami: Performance Enhancing Adornments for the Adventurous Man Paperback – August 1, 2000

by Burton Silver (Author), Heather Busch (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
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Almost everyone is familiar with origami, the art of paper folding, but kokigami is a cock (er, bird) of an entirely different feather. The first definitive instructional guide to this ancient Japanese art, KOKIGAMI brings to life—quite literally—this most mysterious practice from the Orient. Written specifically for Westerners, KOKIGAMI contains 14 beautiful little paper costumes that are a delight to make and a rare pleasure to use. The authors' writings on the history and lore of the art will intrigue anyone interested in Japanese paper arts, and the costumes themselves will fascinate and inspire those eager to add new and exciting dimensions to their intimate relationships.
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  1. Print length
    64 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ten Speed Press
  4. Publication date
    August 1, 2000
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.29 x 11.02 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1580082459
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1580082457
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Playboy magazine (12/00) suggests KOKIGAMI for "enlivening your bedroom high jinks."

About the Author

BURTON SILVER is a cartoonist, inventor, and author of more than a dozen books, including the best-selling WHY CATS PAINT. Silver studied psychology and sociology at Victoria University. He lives in Wellington, New Zealand.
HEATHER BUSCH has been a visual artist for nearly 30 years and is drawn to perceptions and paradigms that expand and entertain her mind. She has a fine arts degree in sculpture and has become internationally recognized for her paintings and photography. She lives in New Zealand.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ten Speed Press; Revised edition (August 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1580082459
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1580082457
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.29 x 11.02 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 8 ratings

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars good wedding present
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2016
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    Good wedding present
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  • TylerRose.
    5.0 out of 5 stars TOO MUCH FUN!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2010
    I saw this when I worked for a book store. I LOVE IT!!! This is just too much fun for adventurous adults to have. Great bachelorette party gift! There are a couple for the woman to wear as well, but most are for the man.
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  • carpetauntie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Too funny.....
    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2005
    This is a laugh-out-loud satire of eastern mysticism sex guides that take their subject way too seriously. Repeat: satire. There is no ancient Japanese erotic art of penis puppetry although the authors cleverly include an academic-sounding history and so forth, a la "Why Cats Paint" and other books by these tongue-in-cheek art critic / historians. (Must get ahold of their "Kama Sutra for Cats" some time). Anyway, this book is a scream, really. And there are little models complete with haiku dialogue you can try at home! Brilliant. Especially recommended as a gag gift to those of Asian descent sick and tired of having people around them ask about their "ancient Chinese secrets" and so forth.
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  • Joshua Koppel
    3.0 out of 5 stars Beware of Paper Cuts
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2006
    This book is dedicated to the intimate art of the little paper costume. This is not origami and is closer to paper dolls. The book is nicely laid out and the introduction maintains the illusion of this being a true ancient artform. What is the artform? Well, it is to cut out and assemble little costumes or disguises to be placed over the erect male member.

    The costumes span quite a rangr from a pig to a space shuttle. Most of the book is taken up with the heavy printed pages that comprise the parts of the costumes. If you were to actually go ahead with one of these constructions, the dicrections are quite simple and clear. Just watch out for paper cuts.

    All in all there are 14 models. The are The Dragon, The Cock (rooster), The Squid, The Moth, The Pig, The Fish, The Horse, The Dog, The Rose, The Car, The Steam Engine, The Space Shuttle, The Fire Engine and The Private Investigator.
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  • A. Throssell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kokigami the art of fun & giggles
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 23, 2005
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    To open a book that has wonderfull illustrations and a history of Kokigami will bring a smile to your face. To carry on further and read how to use these in your times of intimacy with your partner will then start to make you titter. Then you pick the book up and start to destroy it by cutting out the the flat structures and making them into 3D sculptures that could innocently stand on the mantlepiece or the coffee table as a conversation piece, unless you were in the know.
    Easy to follow instructions and although there are some complex models there is something in here for everybody.
    This is a book to share with a partner enjoy, laugh at and then build up the courage to use. It has been a long time since this was originally produced and there is avague threat that their are over 200 more kokigami creatures to try out as a role play and adornment. Obiously you will have to come up with your own.
    Have a great laugh and and close intimate time.
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  • H J Gibbons
    5.0 out of 5 stars Origami for adults..
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2015
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    Origami for adults..The book was like new so fantastic value. We would not hesitate in using the seller again, thank you.
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