Tattoo. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher's Private Collection
$240.00
ABOUT:
One part history book, one part art book, and one part fascinating memoir, this book is an overview of more than two centuries of tattoo history intermixed with an intimate look at the lives of tattoo artists, and the personal struggles and triumphs, occupational hazards, and artistic courage that have defined so much of this history.
The vastness and variety of tattooing around the world is chronicled in the book’s 700+ images, including the indigenous tattooing of the Māori and South Pacific islanders, the ancient traditions of Asia, and the origins of old-school Western tattooing in Europe and the United States.
Schiffmacher brings a fascinating perspective to tattoo history through his personal reflections and wild tales of adventure. In this book, we learn not only about the history of tattooing but also about the adventures behind the making of one of the largest tattoo collections in the world, by a self-taught tattoo artist in love with the art and its innovators.
DETAILS:
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Contributors: Henk Schiffmacher, Noel Daniel.
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Carbon neutral publisher from Cologne, Germany.
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Size: Hardcover, 29 x 38.8 cm, 6.13 kg, 440 pages.
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Language: English, French, German.