1000 Tattoos by Burkhard Riemschneider (English) Hardcover Book

Description: 1000 Tattoos by Burkhard Riemschneider, Henk Schiffmacher 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Whether youre 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.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. Notes Special edition of this exploration of tattoos past and present, covering the history of the art worldwide through designs and photographs. Author Biography 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 TASCHENs 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. Review A fascinating book for hardcore ink collectors and art appreciators alike. * uncrate.com *TASCHENs 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 Gentlemans 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 * Review Quote "This visually exceptional compendium treats tattooing with the artistic respect it deserves." Details ISBN3836549921 Short Title 1000 TATTOOS Pages 544 Language English ISBN-10 3836549921 ISBN-13 9783836549929 Media Book Format Hardcover Imprint Taschen GmbH Place of Publication Cologne Country of Publication Germany Edited by Henk Schiffmacher Author Henk Schiffmacher Series Bibliotheca Universalis UK Release Date 2014-01-24 Publisher Taschen GmbH Edition Description Multilingual edition DEWEY 391.65 Audience General Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-01-24 AU Release Date 2014-03-30 Illustrations 445 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78538621;

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