TATTOO. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher's Private Collection. 40th Ed.

This book is a must-read for anyone with an interest in tattoo culture,history,or art, combining an overview of more than two centuries of tattoo history with an intimate look at the lives of tattoo artists and their personal struggles and triumphs.
This book is a comprehensive exploration of over two centuries of tattoo history, featuring an intimate look at the lives of tattoo artists and their personal struggles and triumphs. It is part history book, part art book, and part fascinating memoir, and is filled with hundreds of images of tattoo designs from around the world. The author, Henk Schiffmacher, has spent forty years amassing a collection of tattoo drawings, designs, photographs, and artifacts, and the book includes lithographs, etchings, tattooing instruments, original drawings, and rare vintage flash sheets from major players in early Western tattooing. Schiffmacher brings a unique perspective to tattoo history through his personal reflections and wild tales of adventure, making it a must-read for anyone with an interest in tattoo culture, history, or art.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 02 August 2023
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

This captivating book blends history, art, and memoir to provide a comprehensive overview of over two centuries of tattoo history. It delves into the lives of tattoo artists, showcasing their personal struggles, triumphs, occupational hazards, and artistic courage that have shaped this remarkable journey.

Henk Schiffmacher, a passionate collector for the past forty years, has dedicated his time and resources to amassing an extensive collection of tattoo drawings, designs, photographs, and artifacts from across the globe. Each chapter of the book showcases a multitude of never-before-seen highlights from this remarkable collection, featuring lithographs, etchings, tattooing instruments, original drawings, and tattoo designs known as flash. Among these are extremely rare vintage flash sheets from prominent figures in early Western tattooing.

The book's extensive imagery captures the vastness and diversity of tattooing worldwide, encompassing indigenous tattooing practices of Māori and South Pacific islanders, ancient traditions of Asia, and the origins of old-school Western tattooing in Europe and the United States. Additionally, a dozen original illustrations by Schiffmacher are included, showcasing his unique style.

Through his personal reflections and thrilling tales of adventure, Schiffmacher offers a unique perspective on tattoo history. This book not only delves into the history of tattooing but also uncovers the adventures behind the creation of one of the largest tattoo collections in the world, amassed by a self-taught tattoo artist who is deeply passionate about the art and its innovators.

Weight: 1110g
Dimension: 217 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836593595
Edition number: Multilingual ed