{"title":"Sergei Vasiliev","description":"\u003cp\u003eSergei Vasiliev offers a unique glimpse into the hidden subcultures of Russia through his compelling works. His books often explore themes of identity, history, and symbolism, as seen in titles like \u003cem\u003eRussian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Postcards\u003c\/em\u003e, which delve into the intricate world of prison tattoos and their stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect deeply visual and meticulously researched publications that uncover the rich narratives within Russia's underground societies. Vasiliev's work bridges the gap between art, anthropology, and cultural history, inviting an immersive experience beyond the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"russian-criminal-tattoo-encyclopaedia-postcards-by-danzig-baldaev-9780956896261","title":"Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Postcards","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully produced boxed set of 53 postcards contains stunning images from the best-selling \u003cem\u003eRussian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia\u003c\/em\u003e series of books. These hugely popular and influential books document the Russian criminal tattoo, revealing their hidden meanings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe motifs depicted represent the uncensored lives of the criminal classes; their tattoos were a secret tribal language, a method of showing status within the prison system. By turn they are extraordinary, artful, explicit or just strange, reflecting the lives and traditions of this previously hidden world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe box features 25 original sheet drawings by Danzig Baldaev and 25 photographs by Sergei Vasiliev. Each has a detailed description of the meaning of each tattoo on the reverse. Also included is a postcard of each of the three book covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawings printed on the postcards are facsimiles of Baldaev's original sheets, reproduced directly from the Russian Criminal Tattoo Archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471487090924,"sku":"9780956896261","price":39.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780956896261-russian-criminal-tattoo-encyclopaedia-postcards.jpg?v=1775245072"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sergei-vasiliev.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}