Tattoo Stefan Richter shops 1985 Large Format Book Hardcover New

Tattoo Stefan Richter 1985 Large Format Book Hard Cover

The desire to embellish the human
body is as old as history. Yet the
tattoo is still seen by many people as a
startling and anti social symbol.
For over two years, photographer
Stefan Richter travelled extensively
in search of the tattoo. Initially, both
the artists and their "models' were
suspicious of his enterprise. But
Stefan Richter was able in time to
forge friendships with many of the
people in this book. They represent
a wide cross-section of society.
'normal' in every respect except
their admiration for an ancient Far
Eastern art which the West chooses
to relegate to a symbol of decadence.
Stefan Richter restores tattoos to
their proper status as visual designs
of the highest quality, and in doing so
reasserts the credibility of people
who wear them. Fascinating details
emerge about the art and the pains-
taking perfectionism which has
always surrounded it. Above all,
Tattoo attests the creative brilliance
of that select group of artists whose
canvas is the human body.

London: Quartet Books, Ltd., 1985. First Printing. 10 1/2" x 14" Hardcover 160 pages
A beautifully large format book featuring exquisite images of tattooed women and men.

Out of print very collectible.  
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Kept in excellent condition.
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