Cover art for Vintage Tattoos
Published
Welbeck Publishing, August 2022
ISBN
9781802792522
Format
Hardcover, 512 pages
Dimensions
19.8cm × 12.9cm

Vintage Tattoos A Sourcebook for Old-School Designs and Tattoo Artists by

Not in stock
Fast $7.95 flat-rate shipping!
Only pay $7.95 per order within Australia, including end-to-end parcel tracking.
100% encrypted and secure
We adhere to industry best practice and never store credit card details.
Talk to real people
Contact us seven days a week – our staff are here to help.

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.

Related books

  • Russian Criminal Tattoo Archive by , &

    The Russian Criminal Tattoo Archive presents highlights from FUEL's singular collection of authentic material on this subject. Previously unpublished in its original form, this ...

    1 in stock - ships Mon 04th!
  • Japanese Tattoos: Meanings, Shapes, and Motifs by

    This richly illustrated book reveals the meaning and the secrets behind the most significant motifs from traditional Japanese tattooing - such as mythological and supernatural creatures ...

    1 in stock - ships Mon 04th!
  • Gus Wagner: Globe Trotter and Hand Tattoo Artist by

    A visual history of the life of Augustus "Gus" Wagner and his work as a hand tattoo artist, exploring a relatively unknown area of American ...

    1 in stock - ships Mon 04th!
  • Micro Tattoos: The World's Top Fine Line Tattoo Artists by

    Micro Tattoos are a popular trend and have made the art of tattooing more accessible for many people. This book takes a closer look at ...

    1 in stock - ships Mon 04th!
  • Stoney Knows How: Life as a Sideshow Tattoo Artist, 3rd Edition by

    Updated edition with new photos and text exploring the extraordinary life of Stoney St. Clair, circus performer turned tattooer, through flash, photos, and stories from ...

    1 in stock - ships Mon 04th!
  • Secret Life of Tattoos: Meanings, Shapes and Motifs by

    This book delves into the meaning behind tattoos, exploring their past, present and their symbolism. Tattoos, perhaps one of the oldest forms of communication or ...

    1 in stock - ships Mon 04th!
  • Japanese Tattoo: The History and Evolution of an Art Form by

    This book presents tattoos in Japan with all their astounding richness and sophistication. The history of this unique folk art, its meaning, social background, and ...

    on order