Buy used: $11.99
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime
FREE delivery Wednesday, April 24 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35. Order within 9 hrs 34 mins
Used: Very Good | Details
Sold by Kevabooks
Fulfilled by Amazon
Condition: Used: Very Good
Comment: Very Good to Like New condition. SHRINKWRAPPED! AND STORED IN AN AMAZON WAREHOUSE READY FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPPING.

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime.

If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Learn more about the program.

Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
New & Used (61) from
$0.10  + $3.99 shipping
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the authors

Anne Kent Rush
Follow
George Downing
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Massage Book (The Original Holistic Health Series) Paperback – February 12, 1972

by George Downing (Author), Anne Kent Rush (Illustrator)
4.5 out of 5 stars 131
See all formats and editions
Complete book of massage techniques for friends and lovers. Explains in step-by-step detail the most satisfying massage methods and their meaning and purpose. (Ooh, ahh..hey, that tickles!)
Previous page
  1. Print length
    184 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Random House
  4. Publication date
    February 12, 1972
  5. Dimensions
    8.74 x 0.75 x 10.94 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0394707702
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0394707709
  8. See all details
Next page
Amazon First Reads | Editors' picks at exclusive prices

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

Complete book of massage techniques for friends and lovers. Explains in step-by-step detail the most satisfying massage methods and their meaning and purpose. (Ooh, ahh..hey, that tickles!)

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House; Later Printing Used edition (February 12, 1972)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 184 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0394707702
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0394707709
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.05 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.74 x 0.75 x 10.94 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 131

About the authors

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Previous page
  1. Anne Kent Rush

    Anne Kent Rush

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    ANNE KENT RUSH

    Post Office Box 2498, Daphne, Alabama 36526

    Experienced writer, publisher, editor, teacher, body therapist, commercial designer & marketing manager.

    Literary Agent: John Brockman Associates, New York; (212) 935-8900

    Education: B.A., English Composition; Minor, Painting, Wayne State University, Michigan; post-degree studies in etching, Boston Museum School of Fine Arts

    Languages: English, French

    Recent Employment: Commercial writing & design for: RIISnet technology company, Fairhope, Al.; & for LifeStream Medical, Mobile, AL.

    Publications

    Rush has published many magazine articles plus17 books, including 12 in her specialty field, preventive health care, that have sold millions & been translated into 13 languages.

    THE CLITORIS UNVEILED, with Owings, Orchid Press

    THE BACK RUB BOOK; Vintage Books.

    THE BASIC BACK BOOK; Complete Manual of Back Care; Summit/Simon&Schuster.

    CLASIC CAMEOS & INCOMPARABLE INTAGLIOS; Jules & Gem Productions.

    CONTEMPORARY SPORT ART; w/T. Terry; USSA-ASAMA Online.

    FEMINISM AS THERAPY; w/A. Mander; Random House, Inc.

    GETTING CLEAR: Bodywork for Women; Random House, Inc.

    GRETA BEAR GOES TO YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK; Greta Bear Ent.

    A HISTORY OF SHAOLIN KUNG FU; w/S. Demasco; USSA-ASAMA Online.

    MASSAGE FOR TOTAL WELL-BEING; Universe/Rizzoli Publishers.

    MEDICAL GUIDE TO WOMEN’S ORGASM; w/Charles Runels, MD; LifeStream Pub.

    THE MODERN BOOK OF MASSAGE; Dell Publishers.

    THE MODERN BOOK OF STRETCHING; Dell.

    THE MODERN BOOK OF YOGA; Dell.

    MOON, MOON: A History of Moon Mythology; Moon Books/Random House.

    THE OMEGA BOOK OF BODYWORK BASICS; Dell Publishers.

    ROMANTIC MASSAGE; Avon Publishers.

    THE WAY OF STRETCHING; Little, Brown Publishers.

    Graphic Design & Illustration: Rush has designed & illustrated many books for clients. She also illustrated her own books published by Random House, Simon & Schuster, Avon, Greta Bear Enterprizes, Jules & Gem Productions, & Little, Brown. Her recent illustrated book is THE LISTENING HAND by Ilana Reubenfeld; Bantam, 2000. Two of her illustration bestsellers are THE TASSAJARA BREAD BOOK, Ed Brown, Shambhala Pub., and THE MASSAGE BOOK, George Downing, Random House, 1971.

    Companies: Rush co-founded Esalen Institute Women’s Studies Dept,. Big Sur; plus Alyssum Women’s Therapy Center, San Francisco; was founding partner in Moon Books Publishers, Berkeley; & consultant to firms starting in-house publishing, including San Francisco Friends Center & Oakland Museum of Art; imprinter for Random House, Inc.; & a partner in the songwriting team, Amazing Grits Music. Currently Rush writes, edits & designs books, websites & marketing material for companies & individuals

    See more on the author's page
  2. George Downing

    George Downing

    Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
    Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

    Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

    See more on the author's page
Next page

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
131 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Al
5.0 out of 5 stars Best massage book ever
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
Verified Purchase
This wonderful large book is easy to understand with very clear and enjoyable reading, with a personal feel from the author/instructor.
The charming illustrations of the massage positions performed, is so clear and artistic. Enjoyable useful gift.
Helpful
 Report
E
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2021
Verified Purchase
We bought a simple massage book for couples, and this one gives more technique without having to know much about anatomy. I had no idea that most of the people in the sketches would be nude. I don’t disagree. This is a great way to give or receive a massage.
Helpful
 Report
Sue F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2022
Verified Purchase
This book teaches various areas of the body to massage and has drawn illustrations. I gave a copy to each sibling. My children found our bedside book and posted” hand massages for 25 cents” on the fridge!
Helpful
 Report
m
5.0 out of 5 stars My first and one of the best massage books!
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2010
Verified Purchase
I have loved massager all of my life. When I decided to learn more - I found this book at the "YES" Bookstore in Washington DC in 1971. I bought it and began to practice on my significant other. And friends. It covers everything I needed to know. Over the years I would meet someone or find other books. But this was the first - and still in 2010 still one of the best.

I became a Massage Therapist in 1995. I love my work. I still get this book for people who are interested in how to learn to do massage.

My gratitude to George Downing and Anne Kent Rush for this great masterpiece. i hope to meet them someday.

Love n Light - Martin Chamberlain / LMT / Maryland
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
TaterTot
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read for the layperson
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2010
Verified Purchase
I had hoped this book would help me as a professional, as in something I could keep on my shelf as a reference or get some new ideas from, but its mostly geared for the layperson with no training trying to learn massage for the first time.

If that is you, get this book, its great!

If you have a massage license already, don't waste your time or money. Its just basic Swedish that you should (hopefully) know already... unless for some reason you're interested in the chaper on how to get erotic on the massage table. Though, if you're a professional, lets hope not.

All in all, its not a bad read, I just don't understand why everyone hyped it up so much on here.
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Q_for_Quincy
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic for a reason
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022
Verified Purchase
I tried a few different massage books, and this was by far the most fun. The drawings and instructions are easy enough to follow, but it’s really the philosophy behind the book that makes it so easy to use.
Helpful
 Report
A
5.0 out of 5 stars Well done and easy to learn
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2011
Verified Purchase
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn a massage technique. It is easy to understand and the techniques work great. I was amazed, and so was my partner, at how quickly I was able to put the teachings of this book into practice with great and fun results. Try it, you'll like it!

(and so will the person who is lucky enough to receive the massage!)
Helpful
 Report
teal mn
5.0 out of 5 stars replacement copy
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2013
Verified Purchase
this replaces the first edition lost in one of our moves. it was recommended by the person that provided Esalen massage training to my husband roughly 50 years ago. i have nothing but good to say about the effects of the massage. the book is a great help for a refresher when it's been awhile. the detailed line drawings and step by step instructions make it easy to pick up.
he was very surprised to find it still available. thank you so much!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
Jorian
5.0 out of 5 stars Fijn massage boek met een aantal goede basistips
Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 11, 2023
Verified Purchase
De massages worden beschreven in een soort programma/routine met meerdere massages omtrent een bepaalde regio. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan een serie massages rondom het hoofd of een meer gericht op het losmaken van de rug.

Dit boek leent zich overigens ook goed om gewoon open te slaan en een techniek te proberen om te kijken of het aanslaat.

Verder het boek een beetje ouderwets maar dat is helemaal niet erg want het is fijner een boek te hebben dat zich al jarenlang bewezen heeft in plaats van een boek van een nieuwe hippe influencer die denkt dat hij/zij het wiel opnieuw heeft uitgevonden.
Report
Jon
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 30, 2017
Verified Purchase
This is a great book to start with, but now my wife wants me to become an RMT!
Report
aidoru
4.0 out of 5 stars Un classico
Reviewed in Italy on July 9, 2013
Verified Purchase
Questo libro è diventato un classico a quanto pare. In effetti è abbastanza piacevole da leggere e le istruzioni sono semplici, ma da qui a mettere in pratica l'arte del massaggio ce ne passa.
Report
amg1900
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2009
Verified Purchase
This is simply the best book on massage I have ever seen.

Goodness knows, there are plenty to choose from. But most of them are either statements of the obvious, or full of "how it works and what it does" rather than the "how to do it" which is what most of us are after.

This book is just a whole series of very easy to follow and practise massage strokes and techniques. Believe me, if you master just a few of these, you'll never be alone! And you'll never run out, because the variety is quite incredible.

This is a book which is all about content. There are no glossy soft-p0rn photos. There are line drawings which show you what to do and where. There is plenty of space on the page so none of the techniques looks too daunting.

One question you might have about any massage book is: is this massage for me and my partner? Or me and my friends? Or even my children? This book covers all of that and more.

It's amazing that this book is out of print. In a crowded marketplace, it's head and shoulders above all the rest. It's the only book on massage you'll ever need.
5 people found this helpful
 Report
David C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good clear massage guide
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2015
Verified Purchase
Very clear, well thought out book showing all the massage strokes you will ever need. There are no glossy pictures just nice simple illustrations in the form of line drawings. Being a naturist I like the fact that the book does not shy away from suggesting that one of the most pleasant ways to give / receive massage is where both parties are nude. Its a pity that this book is out of print.
One person found this helpful
 Report