From Past to Present

The Japanese version of the Kama Sutra, Shijuhatte, features a female figure held captive by two octopuses with their arms around her like a rope (Dream of a Fisherman's Wife), which is considered the first printed reference to Rope Bondage in history.

A world-renowned artist, Man Ray released his first SM and bondage-themed works. During this time, Man Ray worked with Lee Miller and William Seabrook.

“Kitan Club” and “Yomikiri Romance” began their publishing lives with bondage articles, visuals and tutorials. These magazines made headlines throughout the SM world by publishing nude model work for the first time.

Eikichi OsadaHe began giving his first public demonstrations at the Osada Sessions, which laid the first foundations of Osada-Ryu.

Robert Bishop began publishing bondage illustrations, and John Blakemore began publishing bondage photos and videos.

Harmony Communication begins publishing bondage magazine and videos, including work by Jay Edward

Devonshire Productions began releasing bondage material under the direction of Simone Devon and Brian Davis.