D/sARts Resources

Rope Resources

Books

"ASIA BONDAGE" by Steven Speliotis

a highly erotic and thrilling book of photographs of Asian Women in the bonds of Rope.

http://www.speliotis.com

Ashley Book of Knots, by Clifford Ashley

Whether you only want to own one book about knots, or want to own the "definitive" work on the subject, this is the one to get. It's a huge hardbound book, would break your foot if you dropped it. But this book will excite the true knot-lover like no other. 7000 drawings, 3900 knots, 590 pages. Not cheap, but available at a discount at Amazon.com; used copies are also available.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0385040253/dsarts-20/002-9270789-1564859

Better Built Bondage Book

A complete guide to building your own sex toys, furniture and BDSM equipment

http://www.TheBetterBuiltBondageBook.com

Erotic Bondage Handbook, by Jay Wiseman

An essential read for anyone interested in bondage. Offers ample safety-net information for bondage players.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1890159131/dsarts-20/002-7492318-5391222

Knots - A Practical Step by Step Guide to Tying 100 Knots (Paperback) Illustrated,
by Gordon Perry

Features easy-to-follow instructions for tying each knot. Presented in a logical and easily accessible format. Includes: stopper knots, loops, bends, hitches, binding, and decorative knots.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0760729964/dsarts-20/002-7492318-5391222

Morrow Guide to Knots, by Mario Bigon & Guido Regazzoni

Complete step-by-step guide to tying knots. A practical guide that takes full advantage of
color photography to teach readers how to tie 70 of the most useful knots they can know. Unlike illustrations, the photos show every step looking over the shoulder of the tier. Color-coding makes the ropes easy to distinguish. 647 photos.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0688012264/dsarts-20/002-7492318-5391222

The Complete Book of Decorative Knots (Paperback), by Geoffrey Budworth

This has a great list of "Lanyard Type" two strand knots that work well for decorative Karada's. Also plenty of other great "fancy" knots. Lanyard knots, Button & globe knots, Turk's heads, mats & hitching, plaits & braids.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1558217916/dsarts-20/002-7492318-5391222

The Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage, by Midori

Shibari Japanese Rope Bondage technique in a step-by-step reference.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1890159387/dsarts-20/002-7492318-5391222

Two Knotty Boys Showing You The Ropes

A Step-by-Step, Illustrated Guide for Tying Sensual and Decorative Rope Bondage (Paperback)

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/193116049X/dsarts-20/104-0029506-7038354

Ultimate Encyclopedia of Knots & Ropework, by Geoffrey Budworth

Hardback book with over 1,200 color photographs of stet-by-step instructions for over 200 different knots, bends, hitches, loops, plaits and whippings. Gives a clear and indispensable guide to the variety
of cords and ropes; their breaking strengths, construction and application. An absolutely fabulous book and one to have in your library!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0681606940/dsarts-20/002-7492318-5391222