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Art Popular Culture

Traditional American Tattoo Design

Where It Came From and Its Evolution

by (author) Jerry Swallow

Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Initial publish date
May 2008
Category
Popular Culture
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780764329135
    Publish Date
    May 2008
    List Price
    $35.99

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Description

The evolution of tattoo art in America is spread before you in 265 impressive original tattoo flash sheets and insightful text written by a tattoo artist who has designed on his own since 1960. Military, religious, figural, animal, and nature themes are displayed among the many hundred designs. Changes in tattoo art over the years is shown as well as the trend today to return to earlier designs. Individual artists are listed, along with others who altered designs. This book will be an endless source of inspiration, for those who are passionate about tattoo art.

About the author

Jerry Swallow began designing and applying tattoo art in 1960, working with two old-timers in the field. He has spent many years working to make tattoo designs bolder. He currently lives and works in Nova Scotia.

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