Description
Legendary tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher takes us through the history of tattooing from the 1730s to the 1970s in this book, which brings together historical documents and remarkable designs. The book tells the story of over 200 years of tattoo history, presenting Schiffmacher's private collection , accompanied by his live commentaries.
Henk Schiffmacher's Private Collection of Art and Masters, 1730s to 1970
This multifaceted book provides an overview of more than two centuries of tattoo history, a personal insight into the lives of tattoo artists, their struggles and triumphs, the professional risks and artistic courage that make this story so special.
For forty years, Henk Schiffmacher devoted himself body and soul to his collection , amassing sketches, patterns, photographs and other documents from all over the world. Each of the book's five chapters presents the key pieces of this collection — lithographs, prints, tattoo instruments, paintings, photos, posters, signs, original drawings and those tattoo designs that professionals call "flashes", in particular of extremely rare vintage flash boards signed by major figures of Western tattooing in its early days. The extent and variety of tattooing in the world is exhibited through the book's 700 or so images: the indigenous tattooing of the Maoris and the islanders of the South Pacific, the ancient traditions of Asia and the origins of Western tattooing. old school in Europe and the United States. The book also contains a dozen original illustrations by Schiffmacher typical of his inimitable style, as well as a personal introduction describing the journey of Schiffmacher the artist and collector, which shaped his vision of this art and its evolution from the underworld to the mainstream.
Schiffmacher pose a fascinating look on the history of tattooing through its personal reflections and the thrilling story of his adventures . With this book, we learn a lot about the history of tattooing, but also about the epics and ups and downs that punctuated the creation of one of the most important collections dedicated to tattooing in the world, by a self-taught tattoo artist in love with the art and its pioneers.
Tattoo artist Henk Schiffmacher is a living legend in the tattoo world. This traveling historian, who has been traveling the globe since the 1970s, has amassed one of the most extensive collections of contemporary and historical documents, objects, and curiosities, known as the Schiffmacher Tattoo Heritage. He has tattooed many rock and pop stars, and his Amsterdam parlor attracts countless tattoo pilgrims. Also a filmmaker and author, he has published more than twenty books, including TASCHEN's 1000 Tattoos , and has lent his pen to numerous brands. In 2017, the King and Queen of the Netherlands made him an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, a Dutch honorary order that is the highest royal award given to a civilian.
Hardcover, 15.6 x 21.7 cm, 1.14 kg, 512 pages
ISBN 978-3-8365-9359-5
Edition: Multilingual (German, English, French)