This is a constantly updated list of the books I found most useful in my studies. For my international readers’ convenience, I listed the English edition whenever possible.
A non-BDSM manual for submissive wives, strangely insightful for kinky 24/7 couples too
Publisher : Bantam
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Excellent articles collection from one of the world’s leading fetish magazine
Publisher : Shake
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An essay about fetish fashion
Publisher : Oxford University Press
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The most read erotic trilogy in history. Required knowledge, even if awful.
Publisher : Vintage
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The most complete and intelligent guide to flogging ever written
Publisher : Greenery Press
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An excellent compendium about the status of basic DSM-listed deviances for medical and legal professionals
Publisher : CRC Press
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The classical novel that defined the sadistic governess archetype
Publisher : General Pub Co.
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A massive and intriguing essay about corporal punishments in history
Publisher : Paul Kegan
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For submissives only: a guide about seducing dominants
Publisher : Nazca Plains Corp.
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The best and most insightful book about ponyplay
Publisher : Greenery Press
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The often surprising memories of a young prodomme
Publisher : Last Gasp
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Excellent photographic collection tracing the history of femdom from 1700 onward
Publisher : Erotic Print Society
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