Vintage Tattoos

Name: Vintage Tattoos
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781802792522
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A Sourcebook for Old-School Designs and Tattoo Artists

By Carol Clerk

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Vintage Tattoos by Carol Clerk offers a fascinating exploration of the history and evolution of tattoo art, focusing on designs from the late 19th century to the 1970s. It delves into the cultural significance, techniques, and the prominent artists who shaped the tattoo scene during this period. Beautifully illustrated, the book showcases a wide array of styles, providing an insightful and visual journey through tattoo history.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the history and artistry of tattoos. It offers a vibrant exploration of vintage tattoo styles, complete with striking images and intriguing stories behind iconic designs. Perfect for art lovers, culture enthusiasts, or anyone curious about the tattooing tradition.

Featuring over 500 retro designs of every style and subject matter, this sourcebook also includes profiles of history's illustrious tattoo artists, as well as interviews with contemporary practitioners.

This new gift-sized edition of the classic bestselling book features over 500 retro designs of every style and subject matter, curated by legendary rock journalist Carol Clerk.

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Princes and prisoners, sailors and criminals, showgirls and soldiers all have submitted to the tattooist's art.

Vintage Tattoos features over 500 retro designs of every style and subject matter, including nautical, patriotic, hearts and banners, circus, girls, animals, roses, daggers, and symbols. Legendary rock journalist Carol Clerk's curation of the most iconic traditional ink designs also includes profiles of history's illustrious tattoo artists, as well as interviews with contemporary practitioners.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781802792522

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 21 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck

Illustration: 500 clr photos and illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 920g

Pages: 512

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Arts & Culture Carol Clerk Non-Fiction

About the Author

The late Carol Clerk was a veteran rock music writer, an author and an award-winning journalist. After many years on the staff ofMelody Maker, most of those as news editor, she became a freelance writer contributing toUncut,Classic Rock and theIndependent, and appearing on radio and TV.

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