1000 Tattoos by Burkhard Riemschneider

1000 Tattoos by Burkhard Riemschneider

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1000 Tattoos by Burkhard Riemschneider

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 youre considering getting ink done yourself or are simply curious about what lengths others have gone: this is the guide youve been looking for.
“A fascinating book for hardcore ink collectors and art appreciators alike” * uncrate.com *
“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 *
“This visually exceptional compendium treats tattooing with the artistic respect it deserves.” * huffingtonpost.com *
“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 *
“A fascinating and disconcerting book in which, on every page, the human body is displayed to fire the imagination of each of us …” * Connexion *
Art historian Burkhard Riemschneider runs an art gallery in Berlin and has published several monographs on contemporary artists. Amsterdam-based tattoo artist and historian Henk Schiffmacher is a living legend in the tattoo world. Traveling the world since the 1970s, Schiffmacher has amassed one of the largest collections of contemporary and historical tattoo ephemera in the world, known as the Schiffmacher Tattoo Heritage. He has tattooed many rock and pop stars, and his tattoo shop attracts countless tattoo pilgrims. A director and writer, he has published over twenty books, including TASCHEN’s 1000 Tattoos, and designed for many brands. In 2017, he was decorated by the king and queen of the Netherlands as an Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau, a Dutch order of chivalry and the highest recognition given to a civilian.
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ISBN 13 9783836549929
ISBN 10 3836549921
Title 1000 Tattoos
Author Burkhard Riemschneider
Series Bibliotheca Universalis
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Taschen GmbH
Year published 2014-01-24
Number of pages 544
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.