Legendary tattoo artist and historian Henk Schiffmacher takes us on a personal journey through the history of tattooing from the 1730s to the 1970s in this oversized book of stunning tattoo artifacts and designs. Showcasing over two hundred years of worldwide tattoo history, the book brings together the best of Schiffmacher's renowned private...
Literally a metal device that prevents a ship or boat from drifting, the anchor came to represent a sailors last resort in stormy weather, a symbol of well-grounded hope. In early Christianity, hope was an anchor for the soul, as Christ was an anchor in life. The anchor as a synonym for steadfastness, strength, tranquillity, and all these qualities help us to weather the storms of life. This is the fourth volume in a series of publications dealing with major themes in tattoo art. They feature a superb selection of images covering the art and history of Western electric tattooing that are hand picked from the Schiffmacher Collection. These high quality, collectible publications elaborate on themes that can be admired, will inspire and educate, and be a source of tattoo motifs and designs.
Tattoos last longer than romances. This selection of early Western tattoo designs conveys the celebration of love: hearts, birds, flowers, and banners, all designed to testify to the sentiments of the wearer. Tattoos that one will doubtless come to regret but aren't they the most beautiful of them all? This is the third volume in a series of publications dealing with major themes in tattoo art. They feature a superb selection of images covering the art and history of Western electric tattooing that are hand-picked from the Schiffmacher Collection. These high quality, collectible publications elaborate on themes that can be admired, will inspire and educate, and be a source of tattoo motifs and designs.
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. Tattoos explores the history of the art worldwide, from classical to contemporary. This new book, though reduced from the original klotz version, covers a wide range of tattoos, from the humorous to the outrageous.
Présente une collection de motifs et de photos qui ont tous trait à l'art du tatouage : tatouages historiques ou contemporains, ethnographiques et japonais, recueils d'esquisses des tatoueurs les plus divers.