Kama Sutra

by Pramesh Ratnakar

Said to have been written sometime in the 4th century A.D. the Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana, first translated into English in 1883 is much more than a mere description of exotic sexual practices. It attempts to cover the entire gamut of man/woman relationships, from furnishing one's house to seducing other men's wives. This selection is from this authoritative translation, vividly interspersed with beautiful photographs from museums and private collections.

464 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 1999