Author: Aaron McPolin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781715222260
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Aaron McPolin explores the grace of the BDSM practice 'shibari', the art of rope binding. A combination of delicate floral designs, fine art nudes, and masterful shibari kinbaku brings a story of intimacy, trust, and devotion, expanding the thoughts towards how we can connect with one another and our taboo selves.
The Beauty in the Taboo, Japanese Rope Bondage and Kinbaku - a Tender Dissolution
Author: Aaron McPolin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781715222260
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Aaron McPolin explores the grace of the BDSM practice 'shibari', the art of rope binding. A combination of delicate floral designs, fine art nudes, and masterful shibari kinbaku brings a story of intimacy, trust, and devotion, expanding the thoughts towards how we can connect with one another and our taboo selves.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781715222260
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Aaron McPolin explores the grace of the BDSM practice 'shibari', the art of rope binding. A combination of delicate floral designs, fine art nudes, and masterful shibari kinbaku brings a story of intimacy, trust, and devotion, expanding the thoughts towards how we can connect with one another and our taboo selves.
Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Photography, 3-Volume Set
Author: Lynne Warren
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135205361
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 1823
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Photography explores the vast international scope of twentieth-century photography and explains that history with a wide-ranging, interdisciplinary manner. This unique approach covers the aesthetic history of photography as an evolving art and documentary form, while also recognizing it as a developing technology and cultural force. This Encyclopedia presents the important developments, movements, photographers, photographic institutions, and theoretical aspects of the field along with information about equipment, techniques, and practical applications of photography. To bring this history alive for the reader, the set is illustrated in black and white throughout, and each volume contains a color plate section. A useful glossary of terms is also included.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135205361
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 1823
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Photography explores the vast international scope of twentieth-century photography and explains that history with a wide-ranging, interdisciplinary manner. This unique approach covers the aesthetic history of photography as an evolving art and documentary form, while also recognizing it as a developing technology and cultural force. This Encyclopedia presents the important developments, movements, photographers, photographic institutions, and theoretical aspects of the field along with information about equipment, techniques, and practical applications of photography. To bring this history alive for the reader, the set is illustrated in black and white throughout, and each volume contains a color plate section. A useful glossary of terms is also included.
Shibari for Beginners
Author: Takeshi Shiba
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781801119801
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Discover the Pleasures of Kinbaku and Spice Up Your Sex Life With the Help of Japanese Rope Bondage. Do you feel like spicing up your sex life? Are you yearning for something erotic and sexy in your bedroom? If so, you should try kinbaku/shibari or Japanese rope bondage. Sensual and provocative, kinbaku is the perfect way to introduce something new to your bedroom. This practice originated in Japan more than 12000 years ago as a means of restraint and torture. During the past few hundred years, it evolved into something completely new. Kinbaku evolved into a stimulating activity that pleasures all senses. Discover the art of kinbaku and break your sex life's monotony and introduce pleasures that you never experienced before. The sexy and beautiful bondage techniques are guaranteed to bring steamy hotness to your bedroom and overload your senses with immense pleasure. But beware - there is a thin line between okay and mind-blowing sex, but it's not easy to achieve that - unless you have proper guidance. Surprise yourself (or your partner) with creative and erotic pleasures that are guaranteed to leave them gasping and yearning for more. The book contains a complete guide on shibari/kinbaku, with illustrations and step-by-step instructions so that you can master the art of bondage in no time - perfect for beginners. Here's what this Japanese rope bondage guide can offer you: The ropes of kinbaku techniques Detailed instructions for steamy rope play Step-by-step guides with illustrations for most stimulating rope ties Pictures of every knot and ligature so you'll always know what to do next Tips and tricks to boost pleasure and stimulation And much more! If you want to feel the pleasures you never felt before, all you have to do is to follow the step-by- step instructions found in this book. Discover the new dimension of erotic pleasure with naughty and stimulating bondage games.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781801119801
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Discover the Pleasures of Kinbaku and Spice Up Your Sex Life With the Help of Japanese Rope Bondage. Do you feel like spicing up your sex life? Are you yearning for something erotic and sexy in your bedroom? If so, you should try kinbaku/shibari or Japanese rope bondage. Sensual and provocative, kinbaku is the perfect way to introduce something new to your bedroom. This practice originated in Japan more than 12000 years ago as a means of restraint and torture. During the past few hundred years, it evolved into something completely new. Kinbaku evolved into a stimulating activity that pleasures all senses. Discover the art of kinbaku and break your sex life's monotony and introduce pleasures that you never experienced before. The sexy and beautiful bondage techniques are guaranteed to bring steamy hotness to your bedroom and overload your senses with immense pleasure. But beware - there is a thin line between okay and mind-blowing sex, but it's not easy to achieve that - unless you have proper guidance. Surprise yourself (or your partner) with creative and erotic pleasures that are guaranteed to leave them gasping and yearning for more. The book contains a complete guide on shibari/kinbaku, with illustrations and step-by-step instructions so that you can master the art of bondage in no time - perfect for beginners. Here's what this Japanese rope bondage guide can offer you: The ropes of kinbaku techniques Detailed instructions for steamy rope play Step-by-step guides with illustrations for most stimulating rope ties Pictures of every knot and ligature so you'll always know what to do next Tips and tricks to boost pleasure and stimulation And much more! If you want to feel the pleasures you never felt before, all you have to do is to follow the step-by- step instructions found in this book. Discover the new dimension of erotic pleasure with naughty and stimulating bondage games.
The Pleasure of Rope
Author: Bob Bentley
Publisher: Kahboom
ISBN: 9780957627536
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This is an amazing collection of real life Kinbaku performances originally filmed by Bob Bentley in London and Tokyo. It features internationally famous Kinbaku performers and models including:Kazami RankiAkira NakaGestaltaMidoriKinoko HajimeOsada SteveEsinemNawashi MurakawaNina RussGorgoneIroha ShizukiZaharaCloverWykd DaveAnd many others...
Publisher: Kahboom
ISBN: 9780957627536
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This is an amazing collection of real life Kinbaku performances originally filmed by Bob Bentley in London and Tokyo. It features internationally famous Kinbaku performers and models including:Kazami RankiAkira NakaGestaltaMidoriKinoko HajimeOsada SteveEsinemNawashi MurakawaNina RussGorgoneIroha ShizukiZaharaCloverWykd DaveAnd many others...
The Beauty of Kinbaku
Author: "K" (Master)
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615248769
Category : Bondage (Sexual behavior)
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
For the first time in English a book has been published that tells the complete story of the beautiful Japanese erotic art Kinbaku (Japanese erotic bondage): its historical roots, artistic development, key personalities and intriguing techniques. ¿The Beauty of Kinbaku¿, a new book by renowned authority and teacher Master "K", is the result of a lifetime of study and four years of intensive research, much of it in Japan, making it the most comprehensive volume on its subject in English. Included in its 192 lavishly illustrated pages are chapters on:* The origins and history of this fascinating subject - from ancient times to the present day.* Its evolution as an art form, from medieval martial art to modern erotic pleasure. * Twenty five mini biographies of its most notable artists and practitioners throughout the years.* A photo gallery with 109 brand new and stunningly beautiful photographs by shibari artist and teacher Master "K"!* For the first time in English, an extensive glossary that describes and defines all of the classic kinbaku ties used from the past to the present.* A clearly illustrated "How-to" section showing you how to complete three of the most important ties upon which many tying patterns are based.* An extensive bibliography.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615248769
Category : Bondage (Sexual behavior)
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
For the first time in English a book has been published that tells the complete story of the beautiful Japanese erotic art Kinbaku (Japanese erotic bondage): its historical roots, artistic development, key personalities and intriguing techniques. ¿The Beauty of Kinbaku¿, a new book by renowned authority and teacher Master "K", is the result of a lifetime of study and four years of intensive research, much of it in Japan, making it the most comprehensive volume on its subject in English. Included in its 192 lavishly illustrated pages are chapters on:* The origins and history of this fascinating subject - from ancient times to the present day.* Its evolution as an art form, from medieval martial art to modern erotic pleasure. * Twenty five mini biographies of its most notable artists and practitioners throughout the years.* A photo gallery with 109 brand new and stunningly beautiful photographs by shibari artist and teacher Master "K"!* For the first time in English, an extensive glossary that describes and defines all of the classic kinbaku ties used from the past to the present.* A clearly illustrated "How-to" section showing you how to complete three of the most important ties upon which many tying patterns are based.* An extensive bibliography.
The Beauty of Kinbaku
Author: Master "K"
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692344651
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Now, for the first time in English, a book which tells the complete story of the remarkable, sensual and provocative world of Japanese erotic bondage. This completely revised and updated second edition, written by renowned authority and teacher Master "K", draws upon his 40 years of interest, study and practice, much of it in Japan and is the most comprehensive volume on its subject. Since its debut in 2008 it has been embraced world-wide as the definitive reference. In fact, it continued as a bestseller when translated into Japanese in 2013! Here is what some of the Kinbaku luminaries in Japan had to say about the book: Nureki Chimuo, legendary Japanese rope master, said: "It is a wonderful, complete book . . . I have never before seen a volume that expresses both such love for rope and such understanding of the subject . . . You have done a splendid job of pulling everything together into an accurate, concise work. I am just so impressed. You have my deep respect and admiration." Naka Akira continues: ". . . when I looked inside it I was extremely surprised and impressed. Was it really possible that a book that explained Japanese kinbaku in such depth existed? . . . The content is very well put together. It's amazing! Arisue Go comments: "Master K is the most notable and expert writer-researcher on this subject ... he has touched upon the very essence of Japan's culture in his excellent work." Osada Steve adds: "Master "K" promises, and Master "K" delivers. This book is a masterpiece, the mother of all books on Kinbaku/Shibari. It's the yardstick with which all future books on the subject will be measured. Included in this large format soft-cover are chapters with: * The origins and history of Kinbaku-from ancient times to the present day * Its evolution as an art form, from medieval martial art to modern eroticism * Thirty mini biographies of the most famous & accomplished artists in Kinbaku history * Nearly one hundred rare, historical illustrations and photographs, some unique to this edition * A new photo gallery for the Second Edition with 50 stunningly beautiful photographs of ties by shibari artist and teacher Master "K", many published here for the first time! * An extensive and expanded glossary for the Second Edition that describes and defines all of the classic and current kinbaku ties and terms * A clearly illustrated "How-to" section showing you how to complete two of the most important ties upon which many tying patterns are based * An extensive bibliography of all the English and Japanese literature on this fascinating subject * An index
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692344651
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Now, for the first time in English, a book which tells the complete story of the remarkable, sensual and provocative world of Japanese erotic bondage. This completely revised and updated second edition, written by renowned authority and teacher Master "K", draws upon his 40 years of interest, study and practice, much of it in Japan and is the most comprehensive volume on its subject. Since its debut in 2008 it has been embraced world-wide as the definitive reference. In fact, it continued as a bestseller when translated into Japanese in 2013! Here is what some of the Kinbaku luminaries in Japan had to say about the book: Nureki Chimuo, legendary Japanese rope master, said: "It is a wonderful, complete book . . . I have never before seen a volume that expresses both such love for rope and such understanding of the subject . . . You have done a splendid job of pulling everything together into an accurate, concise work. I am just so impressed. You have my deep respect and admiration." Naka Akira continues: ". . . when I looked inside it I was extremely surprised and impressed. Was it really possible that a book that explained Japanese kinbaku in such depth existed? . . . The content is very well put together. It's amazing! Arisue Go comments: "Master K is the most notable and expert writer-researcher on this subject ... he has touched upon the very essence of Japan's culture in his excellent work." Osada Steve adds: "Master "K" promises, and Master "K" delivers. This book is a masterpiece, the mother of all books on Kinbaku/Shibari. It's the yardstick with which all future books on the subject will be measured. Included in this large format soft-cover are chapters with: * The origins and history of Kinbaku-from ancient times to the present day * Its evolution as an art form, from medieval martial art to modern eroticism * Thirty mini biographies of the most famous & accomplished artists in Kinbaku history * Nearly one hundred rare, historical illustrations and photographs, some unique to this edition * A new photo gallery for the Second Edition with 50 stunningly beautiful photographs of ties by shibari artist and teacher Master "K", many published here for the first time! * An extensive and expanded glossary for the Second Edition that describes and defines all of the classic and current kinbaku ties and terms * A clearly illustrated "How-to" section showing you how to complete two of the most important ties upon which many tying patterns are based * An extensive bibliography of all the English and Japanese literature on this fascinating subject * An index
Art Forms in the Plant World
Author: Karl Blossfeldt
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486249902
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Originally intended as reference for his work as architect, sculptor, and teacher, Blossfeldt's exquisite sharp-focus photo studies of plant form — leaves, buds, stems, seed pods, tendrils and twigs — won acclaim with publication of the 1928 edition of this book. 120 full-page black-and-white plates. Original introduction. Publisher's Note. Captions.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486249902
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Originally intended as reference for his work as architect, sculptor, and teacher, Blossfeldt's exquisite sharp-focus photo studies of plant form — leaves, buds, stems, seed pods, tendrils and twigs — won acclaim with publication of the 1928 edition of this book. 120 full-page black-and-white plates. Original introduction. Publisher's Note. Captions.
Berenice Abbott
Author: Bonnie Yochelson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565843776
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
A re-release of an acclaimed volume features definitive images of 1930s New York, in a deluxe edition that features more than three hundred duotones as taken with the support of the WPA's Federal Art Project documenting Depression-era changes throughout the city. Reissue.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781565843776
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
A re-release of an acclaimed volume features definitive images of 1930s New York, in a deluxe edition that features more than three hundred duotones as taken with the support of the WPA's Federal Art Project documenting Depression-era changes throughout the city. Reissue.
Exquisite Torments - a Brief History of Japanese BDSM and Kinbaku Art
Author: Master "K"
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998423906
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Is there such a thing as true BDSM art?Why has such art had a centuries' long tradition in Japan? Why have some of Japan's greatest artists turned their extraordinary talents to this subject? And what is the origin of Japan's fascination with "tentacle sex?" These are just some of the fascinating and provocative questions discussed and answered in "Exquisite Torments - A Brief History of Japanese BDSM and Kinbaku Art." In "The Beauty of Kinbaku" renowned scholar and teacher Master "K" revealed the centuries old exotic and erotic world of Kinbaku (Japanese erotic rope bondage) to interested readers in the West. Now in "Exquisite Torments - A Brief History of Japanese BDSM and Kinbaku Art" he opens up his extensive archive and art collection to create a picture book companion to his bestselling "The Beauty of Kinbaku." For the first time in English, the magnificent art that has been inspired by these formerly hidden worlds of Japanese BDSM and Kinbaku are presented and discussed. Erotically themed works in such genres as ukiyo-e (woodblock prints), shunga, (erotic pictures) and book and magazine illustration by such great names in Japanese art as Hokusai, Yoshitoshi and Kita Reiko are entertainingly presented in large size and full color. And if that weren't enough, there are also over 40 plates of beautiful Kinbaku photography by the brilliant LA celebrity photographer Michael Helms!Included in this large format, 130 page edition are: -90 large size, full color plates, many printed here for the first time in an English language publication. -Full commentaries on the art, including complete historical data, cultural context and biographical information on the artists.-A stunningly beautiful photographic portfolio by well known LA celebrity photographer Michael Helms of authentic Kinbaku ties by shibari artist and teacher Master "K."-An extensive bibliography for further reading.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780998423906
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Is there such a thing as true BDSM art?Why has such art had a centuries' long tradition in Japan? Why have some of Japan's greatest artists turned their extraordinary talents to this subject? And what is the origin of Japan's fascination with "tentacle sex?" These are just some of the fascinating and provocative questions discussed and answered in "Exquisite Torments - A Brief History of Japanese BDSM and Kinbaku Art." In "The Beauty of Kinbaku" renowned scholar and teacher Master "K" revealed the centuries old exotic and erotic world of Kinbaku (Japanese erotic rope bondage) to interested readers in the West. Now in "Exquisite Torments - A Brief History of Japanese BDSM and Kinbaku Art" he opens up his extensive archive and art collection to create a picture book companion to his bestselling "The Beauty of Kinbaku." For the first time in English, the magnificent art that has been inspired by these formerly hidden worlds of Japanese BDSM and Kinbaku are presented and discussed. Erotically themed works in such genres as ukiyo-e (woodblock prints), shunga, (erotic pictures) and book and magazine illustration by such great names in Japanese art as Hokusai, Yoshitoshi and Kita Reiko are entertainingly presented in large size and full color. And if that weren't enough, there are also over 40 plates of beautiful Kinbaku photography by the brilliant LA celebrity photographer Michael Helms!Included in this large format, 130 page edition are: -90 large size, full color plates, many printed here for the first time in an English language publication. -Full commentaries on the art, including complete historical data, cultural context and biographical information on the artists.-A stunningly beautiful photographic portfolio by well known LA celebrity photographer Michael Helms of authentic Kinbaku ties by shibari artist and teacher Master "K."-An extensive bibliography for further reading.
Photographic Theory
Author: Andrew E. Hershberger
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 140519846X
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Hershberger is the winner of a 2015 Insight Award from the Society for Photographic Education for his work on this book and for his overall contributions to the field! Photographic Theory: An Historical Anthology presents a compendium of readings spanning ancient times to the digital age that are related to the history, nature, and current status of debates in photographic theory. Offers an authoritative and academically up-to-date compendium of the history of photographic theory Represents the only collection to include ancient, Renaissance, and 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century writings related to the subject Stresses the drama of historical and contemporary debates within theoretical circles Features comprehensive coverage of recent trends in digital photography Fills a much-needed gap in the existing literature
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 140519846X
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Hershberger is the winner of a 2015 Insight Award from the Society for Photographic Education for his work on this book and for his overall contributions to the field! Photographic Theory: An Historical Anthology presents a compendium of readings spanning ancient times to the digital age that are related to the history, nature, and current status of debates in photographic theory. Offers an authoritative and academically up-to-date compendium of the history of photographic theory Represents the only collection to include ancient, Renaissance, and 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century writings related to the subject Stresses the drama of historical and contemporary debates within theoretical circles Features comprehensive coverage of recent trends in digital photography Fills a much-needed gap in the existing literature