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Henk Schiffmacher Private Collection “This book is so badass, loaded with fantastic sh*t from the history of tattooing that I’ve collected over 40 years. There’s a lot of stuff in it that’s never been seen before. This has been a serious labor of love.” - Henk Schiffmacher, Tattooer and Historian on ‘TATTOO. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher’s Private Collection’. Book publisher ‘TASCHEN’s’ latest coffee table tome taps legendary tattooer and historian Henk Schiffmacher for inspiration in ‘TATTOO. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher’s Private Collection’. The oversized book takes us on Schiffmacher’s personal journey with tattoos all while evaluating the art form over a period that spans 240 years. It features an array of images taken from Schiffmacher’s personal archive - many of which are extremely rare such as the selection of vintage flash sheets from major names in the early days of Western tattooing - and is accompanied by commentary from Schiffmacher himself. It’s a piece for true lovers of tattooing and no detail has been spared in the production of this book. For example, the front cover looks like a retro flash sheet thanks to its mixture of tattoos and aged yellow-hued finish, while the pages inside are finished in a similar yellow tone. Topics such as Schiffmacher’s ‘Life in Tattoos’ to ‘An Age of Exhibitionism’ and information about traditional Japanese tattooing can be found throughout the 440 pages. 'TATTOO. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher’s Private Collection’ Author Henk Schiffmacher, Published by ‘TASCHEN’ is out now. #neonurchin #neonurchinblog #dedicatedtothethingswelove #suzyurchin #ollyurchin #art #music #photography #fashion #film #words #pictures #neon #urchin #tattoo #tattoculture #history #artform #raconteur #philosopher #amsterdam #schiffmachertattooheritage #taschen #henkschiffmachersprivatecollection https://www.instagram.com/p/CJqKM_VF5B0/?igshid=5vvcl8m2vvc4

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Henk Schiffmacher Private Collection Legendary tattoo artist and historian Henk Schiffmacher takes us on a personal journey through the history of tattooing from the 1730s to the 1970s in this oversized book of stunning tattoo artefacts and designs. Showcasing over two hundred years of worldwide tattoo history, the book brings together the best of Schiffmacher’s renowned private collection with lively personal commentary by the art’s most beloved raconteur and philosopher. Amsterdam-based tattoo artist and historian Schiffmacher is a living legend in the tattoo world. Traveling the world since the 1970s Schiffmacher has amassed one of the largest collections of contemporary and historical tattoo ephemera in the world known as the ‘Schiffmacher Tattoo Heritage'. He has tattooed many rock and pop stars and his tattoo shop attracts countless tattoo pilgrims. A director and writer, he has published over twenty books and designed for many brands. In 2017, he was decorated by the king and queen of the Netherlands as an ‘Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau’ a Dutch order of chivalry and the highest recognition given to a civilian. 'TATTOO. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher’s Private Collection’ Author Henk Schiffmacher, Published by ‘TASCHEN’ is out now. #neonurchin #neonurchinblog #dedicatedtothethingswelove #suzyurchin #ollyurchin #art #music #photography #fashion #film #words #pictures #neon #urchin #tattoo #tattoculture #history #artform #raconteur #philosopher #amsterdam #schiffmachertattooheritage #taschen #henkschiffmachersprivatecollection https://www.instagram.com/p/CJqJ7KBFQCw/?igshid=qwrjuhuhc0o9