Screw the Roses, Send Me Thorns is a great resource for anyone interested in pain play or kink. The book explains how to get started while emphasizing safety and consent.

This book could basically be a home-study course in BDSM. Really. It have EVERYTHING you need to know about BDSM. Philosophy, gear, technique, etiquette, anatomy, safety, everything. It's all here. The authors are true experts on everything included in the book and manage to keep it witty, humorous and entertaining through the whole thing. If you're a kinkster and you don't have this book you're crazy. I'd give it 7,342 stars if I could.

If you are looking for a fun, informative "how to" book on the wonderful world of sadomasochism and D/s, then this is one book that begs to be read. Screw The Roses and Send Me the Thorns has a wealth of information at your fingertips for novices and the experienced.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the BDSM scene/lifestyle. Beginners or veterans of the scene can appreciate the well written humor laden book. Philip Miller and Molly Devon have had a GREAT run with this book, with their 24th printing last year (2008). If you are looking to explore this lifestyle I suggest you pick up this book! Please if your curious, find a copy of this book!

This book is absolutely a must-have for those interested in or just getting started in S/M. You simply will not be able to put it down once you open it up! I have to say I was rather disappointed that they described Master/slave relationships as dangerous and pretty much unattainable, comparing it to mainly fantasy fiction.

This is an awesome book about a Dominance and submission lifestyle that also includes BDSM. If you want a how-to on BDSM, this is not you're book, but if you're looking for information on mixing D/s and BDSM, then this book is for you!

This book is an amazing thorough text, that is certain to have something to interest the beginner and those a bit more seasoned.

A good beginner's guide to S&M relationships and tools of pain and pleasure to be enjoyed by all parties involved.

...if you can endure or even appreciate these stylistic quirks, you will be well rewarded. Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns is an absolutely comprehensive book on BDSM...This is a book you don't want to pass up.