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