Tattoo: An Illustrated Miscellany

by Lal Hardy

'Beautiful, inspiring and informative' - BidishaLondon tattoo legend Lal Hardy reveals the fascinating hidden world of tattoo, past and present.With a wealth of previously unpublished photographs, details and anecdotes, Tattoo preserves many unique and valuable items of tattoo culture, · Historical stencils and flash· Customised machines, traditional hand-tools and animal-marking equipment· Collector's cards, bubblegum cards and transfers· Memorabilia and tributes relating to tattoo legends such as George Burchett and The Great Omi· Postcards, toys, ornaments, T-shirts and other merchandise· Supply catalogues, magazines, books and art· Rare ephemera - awards, badges, business cards, convention passes, postage stamps and hand-drawn signsLAL HARDY was born in London in 1958. He opened New Wave Tattoo in north London's Muswell Hill when he was just twenty-one years old. Lal is part of an international community of highly respected tattoo artists. This is his sixth book.MATT LODDER is an expert on body art and body modification. He is the author of An Art History and is Director of American Studies at the University of Essex.

260 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 11, 2017

Reviews

[TheBookDragon'sReview · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a collection of photographs of all things involving tattoos from the personal collection of Lal Hardy. You get to see the machines and artwork, to figurines, cards, flash sheets and so many other interesting things.

I don't know a whole lot about tattooing or the history of it, but after reading this book I have a better idea. I really enjoyed this.