- Hardcover: 704 pages
- Publisher: Taschen (May 5 2003)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 3822819794
- ISBN-13: 978-2743443351
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 16.6 x 4.4 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #812,816 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Book Description
A unique collection of designs and photos
From 19th century engravings to tribal body art, from circus ladies of the 20s to classic biker designs, 1000 Tattoos, a co-production with The Amsterdam Tattoo Museum, is a unique collection of designs and photos giving a fascinating insight into the art of tattooing.
About the Author
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 Schiffmacher's own vast historical and contemporary collection.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
agreablement surprise,
By louvenoire (Quebec Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 1000 Tattoos (Paperback)
Je suis tres contente, l'expedition est un peu lente (1 mois) mais le livre est arrivé en bonne etat. Si j'ai a commander a nouveau aupres de powelle et je le ferai sans crainte. Merci
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very cool book, but some shortcomings...,
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This review is from: 1000 Tattoos (Paperback)
I really enjoy this book and never get tired of perusing it, but it is very heavy on old school designs with very little modern stuff to chew on. I love the old tattoo photos from the early 20th century, and a lot of the black and white shots of oldies like Les Skuse at work. A great photographic history, indeed.Again, the only real shortcoming is the lack of modern designs, but it makes up for it with all of the great old school photos. A great resource to have as a compliment to other books and manuals.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Historically, this is very interesting, but. . .,
By Mark "marklees" (Chicago, illinois United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 1000 Tattoos (Paperback)
This book lacks a lot. First, it does not address many of the pre-eminent tattooists of the recent past and present. For example, there is no Guy Aitchison, no Aaron Cain, no Dan Hazelton, etc. People like this have been essential to the recent developments of the tattoo. Second, as one of the reviewers below notes, there is not much in the way of written history here. That is both good and bad since it is nice to have all these pictures, but I found my self wanting explanations and background. Third, many of the photos in this book are downright unpleasant in the aesthetic sense. In other words, they depict awful tattoos on people that I don't really want to see naked. I know this is part of the history, but I don't really need to see a close up some guy's private parts tattooed with a devil head. I'm not a prude, but I certainly prefer the more stylish pictures that many of the tattoo magazines offer (especially International Tattoo Art).
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