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    Tattoo World

    Tattoo World


    $35.00

    • Format: Hardcover
    • 384 pages
    • Publisher: ABRAMS
    • Published: October 2011
    • ISBN-10: 0810997894
    • ISBN-13: 9780810997899

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    Once considered part of the counterculture movement, tattooing is now undoubtedly a mainstream practice. Although the history of tattooing is rooted in ancient customs and beliefs, it is a constantly evolving art form, as skilled practitioners continually reinterpret traditional motifs and experiment with new ones. With more than 1,000 illustrations from 125 of the most important artists working today, this book is the most comprehensive survey of tattooing ever published. Collected here are designs from around the globe, spanning a broad range of styles, including Japanese and East Asian iconography, classic Americana, and photorealism, among others. Featuring the work of tattoo legends alongside pieces by pioneering artists pushing the limits of the medium, this visually arresting survey is 'the 'essential reference work for anyone interested in this exploding art form. More than one thousand illustrations showcase the work of 125 of the most important legendary and pioneering tattoo artists, collecting designs from around the world in a broad range of styles.
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