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The Original Kama Sutra Completely Illustrated Hardcover – October 10, 2012

by Mallinaga Vatsyayana (Author), Sir Richard Burton (Author), F.F. Arbuthnot (Author),
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 545 ratings
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One of the great classics of erotica, the Kama Sutra is renowned for its detailed advice on love and lovemaking. The present edition reproduces the famed translation by Sir Richard Francis Burton, renowned British explorer and scholar. Considered one of the best English translations of this early Indian treatise, the work s crisp style set a new standard for translations from the Sanskrit, while the book itself offered an incomparable window onto the culture and mysticism of the East. In this complete and illustrated edition, the Kama Sutra text is accompanied with 310 illustrations in full colour and great works of art from palm leaf manuscripts, sculptures, plaques, cloth paintings and frescoes. Gathered from the museums and private collections around the world, these rare images clearly illustrate all 64 sexual positions and the erotic instructions set forth in the Kama Sutra. The result is a dazzling and sensuous reading experience through which the teachings of the Kama Sutra spring to life. Superbly presented, it is the perfect gift for all lovers of erotic art and writings.
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    320 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Mittal Publishing
  4. Publication date
    October 10, 2012
  5. Reading age
    18 years and up
  6. Dimensions
    7.09 x 2.36 x 9.45 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9380936354
  8. ISBN-13
    978-9380936352
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Sir Richard Francis Burton was a British geographer, explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, spy, cartographer, ethnologist, poet, linguist, fencer and diplomat. He was known for his travels and explortions within Asia, Africa and the Americas as well as his extraordinary knowledge of languages and cultures. According to one count, he spoke 29 European, Asian and African languages. Burton was a prolific and erudite author and wrote numerous books and scholarly articles about subjects including human behaviour, travel, falconry, fencing, sexual practices and ethnography.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mittal Publishing; 13th edition (October 10, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9380936354
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9380936352
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.09 x 2.36 x 9.45 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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545 global ratings
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This book has caused only problems with me and my spouse. Bought it because it is supposed to be some kind of good advice for relationships, but it's not. It talks about a lot of things like many partners and affairs and stuff. Not what I wanted at all. So I need to return it. Forget it, it's the most complicated return from Amazon. Gives you a barcode and tells you if the post office of your choice won't accept the barcode then you have to pay for postage to return it. So I paid for shipping and now they want me to pay for shipping on the return too.Not to mention the inner binding is all messed up. So the book is not even in good condition either.Ugh so upset at the whole situation.
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Samantha
5.0 out of 5 stars Came as described
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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Delivered and came in good condition.
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Anna Mae
5.0 out of 5 stars Sexy
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2023
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Beautiful illustrations! Great for my coffee table since I am a kid free zone.
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Richard N.
5.0 out of 5 stars good reading
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2023
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Just what I was searching for
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Joyce Schaffer
4.0 out of 5 stars More historic with East Indian paintings. Not much of a sex guide.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2022
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Was hoping more for useful sexual diagrams
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Bobby mcgonigle
5.0 out of 5 stars Best gift to give for Christmas
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2023
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Got this for my brother in law, of course my sister wasn’t too thrilled, but he loved it.

“So many things you can do on horseback” he said. Twas a very memorable Christmas 😁
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RadoYav
1.0 out of 5 stars Bad for a healthy relationship
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
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This book has caused only problems with me and my spouse. Bought it because it is supposed to be some kind of good advice for relationships, but it's not. It talks about a lot of things like many partners and affairs and stuff. Not what I wanted at all. So I need to return it. Forget it, it's the most complicated return from Amazon. Gives you a barcode and tells you if the post office of your choice won't accept the barcode then you have to pay for postage to return it. So I paid for shipping and now they want me to pay for shipping on the return too.
Not to mention the inner binding is all messed up. So the book is not even in good condition either.
Ugh so upset at the whole situation.
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RadoYav
1.0 out of 5 stars Bad for a healthy relationship
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
This book has caused only problems with me and my spouse. Bought it because it is supposed to be some kind of good advice for relationships, but it's not. It talks about a lot of things like many partners and affairs and stuff. Not what I wanted at all. So I need to return it. Forget it, it's the most complicated return from Amazon. Gives you a barcode and tells you if the post office of your choice won't accept the barcode then you have to pay for postage to return it. So I paid for shipping and now they want me to pay for shipping on the return too.
Not to mention the inner binding is all messed up. So the book is not even in good condition either.
Ugh so upset at the whole situation.
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Charles Michael Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars With another book as a set
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2019
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Bought as a set with sex positions book!
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James Uhlenkott
2.0 out of 5 stars Damaged goods
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
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While the content is exceptional. The physical book appears damaged. The spine is separated from the cover. Still readable just need to be careful not to increase the damage.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schöne Ausgabe
Reviewed in Germany on March 17, 2024
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Ich nehme an eine der besten Ausgaben angelehnt an die Orginalausgabe mit englischer Übersetzung!
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Per scoop 3G creatine. It's worth and also can be taken post work out or also intra work out but I intake after one meal but in empty stomach
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best ancient book
Reviewed in India on May 23, 2023
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It's not only filled with misogyny but also misandry. So don't get too much of narcissistic about this book or maybe go woke. 60% misogyny and 40% misandry. But me being a comical man loved this book. It's the author's choice to write whatever he feels and the reader's wish to compliment or criticize.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book of knowledge
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This books quality is great, papers are highly qualified, writings and illustrations are amazing. In my case the binding is quite lose.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I like it
Reviewed in India on September 12, 2022
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Each page is illustrated. Quality paper. This book is a good gift for yourself or friends.
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Each page is illustrated. Quality paper. This book is a good gift for yourself or friends.
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Syed andrabi
4.0 out of 5 stars Very detailed book on erotic practices
Reviewed in India on February 20, 2022
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This book is an excellent compendium on eroticism & educates lucidly about the subject
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