Don’t miss the companion DVD series.

Going Down History Lane
Twelve-plus years after its first edition print this book is now available in digital form.
Indulge yourself and download this iconic book that set the standard for connective tying.
Join Osada Steve as he celebrates his muse Aiko (愛子) across 160 full-color pages of lavish photography.

In Osada Steve’s own words:
Aiko-chan’s voice (especially when she yelps like a baby seal) evokes sounds of angels singing in paradise. Her skin temperature will make you shiver. She tastes like honey. She moves with the gait of a goddess. Her natural body fragrance makes your olfactory senses go wild. Her demeanor is that of a willing servant. Her classy style is that of a woman born to an aristocratic family. But most of all, she is the most beautiful woman on Earth.
Blessed is the man with who she chooses to share her precious time. Because such a man will get a taste of paradise before his time is up.
A smile from Aiko-chan will set your heart on fire. A touch from her will make you melt like ice.

A Historical Record

The Smile That Launched A Thousand Ships
This book is a digital record of art, love, kinbaku, feelings, and emotion.
The text parts are a reflection of a very early period on the professional shibari circuit in Japan.
After the explosive growth of shibari enthusiasts around the world, many things have changed.
Rather than subjecting this collection to an extensive editing process to reflect the ‘new look’ at the pleasures that rope can provide . . .
. . . I’m letting the text stand as it is.

Please enjoy.

I’d be happy to hear about your feelings about this book.