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For both the initiated and the novice, this elegant modern-day pillowbook is a luxurious tribute to the gardens of erotic delight and the Paradise Found sexual ceremony. A celebrated pioneer in the field of sexology and erotic design, Betony Vernon unlocks the secrets of the sensual realm, taking us on a visual journey to the profound pleasures of a sexual Paradise. This enlightening, luxurious tome features Vernon s renowned jewel tools, artisanal erotic jewellery and implements of ecstasy of her own design, which are coveted by enlightened collectors around the world. The mysteries of the tantalizing ascent to Paradise Found unfold through the ceremonial stages of erotic pleasure. Sado-Chic invites us to explore empowerment through sleek chains and cuffs. Within rites of sensual passage, Sensations, Tickle Your Fantasies, Erecting the Temple, and Role Play reveal heightened anticipation within the boudoir. Intimate Bonds and Scepters of Desire illuminate the secrets of sweetening the senses and pushing limits with refined implements of desire, while The Ceremony playfully teases out a dreamworld of pleasure, with Vernon s infamous Boudoir Box showing the infinite possibilities of sensual realms. Joining Betony Vernon in her visual journey is the refined work of over sixty photographers and illustrators who have celebrated thirty years of Vernon s trailblazing erotic jewellery. Vernon s work has been documented by some of the top names in fashion photography and illustration, from Douglas Kirkland and Ellen Von Unwerth to Nick Knight and David Downton, Jeff Burton, Francois Berthoud, and many others. Their riveting, sexy images beckon us to explore the world of intimacy and sensual satisfaction with creative new eyes. Provocative, sensuous, compelling and uninhibited, Paradise Found will tickle the fancy of lovers of erotica, photography, jewellery design, and enhanced pleasure.