Tattoo: An Illustrated Miscellany
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‘Beautiful, inspiring and informative’ – Bidisha
London tattoo legend Lal Hardy reveals the fascinating hidden world of tattoo, past and present.
With a wealth of previously unpublished photographs, details and anecdotes, Tattoo preserves many unique and valuable items of tattoo culture, including:
· Historical stencils and flash
· Customised machines, traditional hand-tools and animal-marking equipment
· Collector’s cards, bubblegum cards and transfers
· Memorabilia and tributes relating to tattoo legends such as George Burchett and The Great Omi
· Postcards, toys, ornaments, T-shirts and other merchandise
· Supply catalogues, magazines, books and art
· Rare ephemera – awards, badges, business cards, convention passes, postage stamps and hand-drawn signs
LAL HARDY was born in London in 1958. He opened New Wave Tattoo in north London’s Muswell Hill when he was just twenty-one years old. Lal is part of an international community of highly respected tattoo artists. This is his sixth book.
MATT LODDER is an expert on body art and body modification. He is the author of Tattoo: An Art History and is Director of American Studies at the University of Essex.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Robinson (11 May 2017) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| File size | 106722 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | Not enabled |
| Enhanced typesetting | Not Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Sticky notes | Not Enabled |
| Print length | 261 pages |
| Page numbers source ISBN | 1472136926 |
by twilight reader
Very much enjoyed this book, its full of excellent pictures and fantastic information on various tattoo subjects with lots to learn for a person whos interested in those behind the scenes parts of the tattoo world!
by JR Gates
A very nice book with some interesting article’s. Well worth a look.
by Pale Jesson
all of my tattoos were done at Lal Hardy’s studio. The first in October 1993 and the last in the summer of 2001. Some of the work was done by his staff and some by Lal himself. So when I saw this book I just wanted to drop a line to celebrate this beautiful, inspiring and informative project – and also to say what a kind, intelligent and empathetic Lal he was when working, a great listener and someone who turned his studio into a place that was welcoming, respectful and enjoyable for all visitors, regardless of sex, age, race or anything else. I remember being in there once when a woman with a literally newborn (3 week old) baby came in, wanting a tattoo done to commemorate new motherhood; and I also visited with my best friend’s mother who was contemplating getting some work done to celebrate her 50th birthday. Lal treated everyone, and his own staff, with tremendous respect and great knowledge – and he fostered a respectful, friendly and creatively free atmosphere that people want to return to, to have beautiful tattoos done.
The book arrived just as I was contemplating getting some more work done, and has provided a great deal of information and inspiration. It gives the background history of different traditions in tattooing and roams across the world reflecting on different styles and approaches. This is for people who are interested in the culture behind the ink.
by Kindle Customer
Very pleased