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1000 Tattoos

1000 Tattoos

by Burkhard Riemschneider (Editor), Burkhard Riemschneider (Editor), Henk Schiffmacher (Editor)

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    Illustrated 2014

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Synopsis

Wearable art: An exploration of tattoos past and present Whether you re thinking of getting a tattoo or just want to see to what lengths others have gone in decorating their bodies, this is the book to check out. This edition of1000 Tattoosexplores the history of the art worldwide via designs and photos from 19th-century engravings to tribal body art, from circus ladies of the 20s to classic biker designs giving a fascinating insight into the art of tattooing. About the Series: Bibliotheca Universalis Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe at an unbeatable, democratic price!Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, the name TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible, open-minded publishing.Bibliotheca Universalisbrings together nearly 100 of our all-time favorite titles in a neat new format so you can curate your own affordable library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia.Bookworm s delight never bore, always excite! Text in English, French, and German "

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 544
 Edition: Multilingual
 Publisher: Taschen
Published: 15 Mar 2014
ISBN 10: 3836549921
ISBN 13: 9783836549929

Media Reviews
A fascinating book for hardcore ink collectors and art appreciators alike.
A fascinating and disconcerting book in which, on every page, the human body is displayed to fire the imagination of each of us ...
Author Bio
The editors:
Art historian Burkhard Riemschneider runs an art gallery in Berlin and has published several monographs on contemporary artists.
For years, Henk Schiffmacher has been recognised as one of the stars of the tattoo scene. His Amsterdam studio attracts countless tattoo pilgrims, and he also runs the Amsterdam Tattoo Museum, which exhibits material from Schiffmachers own vast historical and contemporary collection.