1000 Tattoos - (Bibliotheca Universalis) by Burkhard Riemschneider & Henk Schiffmacher (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Trawl through centuries of tattooing in this eye-popping history of the art of body decoration. From modest, discreet symbols to astonishing full-body adornments, the wonders of 1000 Tattoos will entertain, amaze, and inspire. Whether you're considering getting ink done yourself or are simply curious about what lengths others have gone: this is...<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>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.</p><p>1000 Tattoos explores 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.</p><p></p><p>About the series</p><p>Bibliotheca Universalis -- Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"A fascinating and disconcerting book in which, on every page, the human body is displayed to fire the imagination of each of us ..."-- "Connexion"<br><br>"A fascinating book for hardcore ink collectors and art appreciators alike."-- "uncrate.com"<br><br>"Both a trip down memory lane and a study in the evolution of cover art, this is a sweeping look at an under-appreciated art form."-- "The Gentleman's Journal"<br><br>"This visually exceptional compendium treats tattooing with the artistic respect it deserves."-- "huffingtonpost.com"<br><br>"TASCHEN's 1000 Tattoos explores the history of body art around the world, from Maori facial engravings to skinhead markings to '20s circus ladies to awful drunken mistakes (hello, ankle dolphin tattoo)."-- "Fast Company"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>The editors: <BR> Art historian Burkhard Riemschneider runs an art gallery in Berlin and has published several monographs on contemporary artists. <BR> 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.
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