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.

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.

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.

Autorentext

Carol Clerk

Zusammenfassung
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.

Inhalt

Introduction - The Greatest Show on Earth - Nautical & Patriotic Traditions - Girls, Hearts & Banners - The Good, The Bad & The Superstitious - The Natural World - The Decline of a Golden Era - The Vintage Revival - Resources.