Search for Kamasutra -The Book of Love by James McConnachie (2007) Literary Research

The Book of Love: In Search of the Kamasutra by James McConnachie is a scholarly exploration of the history and evolution of the Kamasutra, and how it became known to the Western world. The book traces the text from its origin as a guide to sophisticated living in ancient India to its introduction to Western culture. It explores how the reputation of the Kamasutra changed over time, moving from a treatise on an ideal lifestyle to being viewed primarily as a sex manual. This specific edition was published around 2007-2008 and includes illustrations. Other than some price tag residue, it is in like new condition and was published by Atlantic Books. 

The book is a scholarly exploration of the Kamasutra, tracing its evolution from an ancient guide to sophisticated living to its controversial introduction in the West. The original Indian text was a book of love, but relatively tame compared to its later reputation as a sex manual. The book explores how it became the world's best-known sex manual (but is not the manual).