The Instruments of Torture

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Summary: A real page turner
Review: An action-packed trip through the tools and devices that make torture memorable, without getting bogged down in the "moral" issues involved (with the exception of the socially manditory epilogue entitled "Torture Bad"). Exacting and well-illustrated examples of torture instruments and techniques grouped by type and design.

Almost as great as Danniel P. Mannix's masterwork, A History of Torture. While this book is likely more factually accurate, the author (as with most authors) cannot live up to Mannix's fine verbal form. This, however, is still a keeper.

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Summary: A real pick me up
Review: This is the kind of book that makes me break out in warm shivers all over the place. Me and my gay lover, miranda, love to use this book for inspiration when our sex life gets bogged down. The pictures are informational and simply drawn, and the "how to" section is a must read for your typical sado-masochist who loves to try new things. I strongly suggest that you try the "Roundhouse of Doom" with your next (...) of blood, pain and violence. So, if you like to dress up in stiff leather vestiments and whip your mate, this is definately the book for you.

Rating:
Summary: A real pick me up
Review: This is the kind of book that makes me break out in warm shivers all over the place. Me and my gay lover, miranda, love to use this book for inspiration when our sex life gets bogged down. The pictures are informational and simply drawn, and the "how to" section is a must read for your typical sado-masochist who loves to try new things. I strongly suggest that you try the "Roundhouse of Doom" with your next (...) of blood, pain and violence. So, if you like to dress up in stiff leather vestiments and whip your mate, this is definately the book for you.

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Summary: Morbidly fascinating
Review: Very informative, although perhaps a little too monotonous. It is well laid out and is sure to give you many "wow" moments. May not be suited for the weak of spirit.

Rating:
Summary: Morbidly fascinating
Review: Very informative, although perhaps a little too monotonous. It is well laid out and is sure to give you many "wow" moments. May not be suited for the weak of spirit.

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Summary: With a turn of the screw, this review is for you
Review: With The Instruments of Torture, Mr.Kerrigan has written a superbly informative and gruesome journey into the hellish world of torture. He illustrates his book with nightmarish visions of a world gone mad! The author's text is both well researched and entertaining. This book ranks with Innes's History of Torture and Farrington's History of Punishment and Torture. Only John Swain's masterpiece The Pleasures of the Torture Chamber ranks higher!