A gorgeous deluxe edition of the world's most celebrated guide to life, love, relationships and pleasure.

Little is known about Vatsyayana, who is reputed to have composed the "Kama Sutra" "while observing a celibate's life in full meditation." In Sanskrit the word "kama" means desire, especially for sensual pleasure, and its proper pursuit was considered an essential part of a young, urbane gentleman's well-rounded education.

Untold numbers of readers are curious about the "Kama Sutra" but put off by its cliched image as an erotic Oriental curiosity. This elegant edition offers a compelling modern translation of a classic Indian masterpiece-and a wry and entertaining account of human desire and foibles.

Malika Favre is one of the world's most celebrated illustrators, known for her stunningly simple work, often utilising a handful of perfectly refined vector shapes to convey her subject matter. Whether working as a commercial illustrator in advertising, editorial or publishing, or as an artist creating personal pieces, Malika's artwork is imbued with both an iconic sense of style and underlying meaning. Her images often tweak the intellect, sometimes through the minimal forms she creates and the way they flow into one another; while in others she conjures up optical illusions with repeating lines and patterns. This revised and expanded edition of her revealing monograph tells the story of an authentic artist, one who's stunning output showcases a unique talent attuned to spotting and appreciating the beauty in the simplest things.