Author

Race Bannon

United States

Race Bannon is an American Leather educator, author, speaker, and community leader whose work has significantly influenced contemporary BDSM education since the 1980s. Deeply rooted in the gay Leather community while actively engaging with the broader BDSM world, Bannon has consistently promoted informed consent, communication, ethical leadership, and lifelong learning as the foundations of healthy power exchange. Known for his thoughtful and accessible teaching style, Bannon has lectured extensively at Leather conferences, BDSM organisations, and educational events throughout North America and internationally. His writing explores authority, protocol, relationships, negotiation, community values, and the practical realities of consensual power exchange while encouraging critical thinking rather than rigid adherence to doctrine. Beyond his published work, Bannon has contributed to the preservation and evolution of Leather culture through mentoring, conference organisation, public speaking, and community service. His influence extends well beyond his books, making him one of the most respected educational figures in modern Leather history.