1000 Tattoos - TASCHEN
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 you’re considering getting
ink done yourself or are simply curious about what lengths others have
gone: this is the guide you’ve been looking for.
Hardcover, 14 x 19.5 cm, 0.95 kg, 544 pages
Wearable Art
An exploration of tattoos past and present
Whether
you’re 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.
The editors
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.
1000 Tattoos
Hardcover, 14 x 19.5 cm, 0.95 kg, 544 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-4992-9
Edition: Multilingual (English, French, German)