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Black Tattoo Art: Modern Expressions of the Tribal

by Marissa Kakoulas

Deluxe and massive 536-page hardcover book that features black ink tattoo art by 35 of the world's foremost black ink tattoo artists.

From Borneo to Belgium, Argentina to Athens, New York to New Zealand, Black Tattoo Art pays homage to the ancient roots of tattooing in their contemporary interpretations. This book visually delves into a history of tribal tattooing with interviews and insights provided by the "Godfather of tribal tattooing" Leo Zulueta as well as Peter Schachner, aka Lard Yao, who is a master of hand-poked Thai tattooing (a style of tattooing he learned while doing time in a Thai prison).

No other publication has curated the work of so many esteemed international tattooists working in black ink and gathered them into one comprehensive volume. The journey begins with a look at the history of tattooing and moves on to feature black tattoo portfolios divided into the following chapters: Neotribal, Dotwork, Art Brut, Traditional Revival and Thai/Buddhist. Over 500 photographs in full color with texts in German and English.

Hardcover thread-bound with silver embossing. 536 pages. Measures 10" X 12 1/2"

$214.99 USD

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