Inked - Smith, John

Clever, Odd and Outrageous Tattoos +special price+

KORTE INHOUD

In an age of standardization, tattoos are one of the few areas where individuality still reigns. Every tattoo in this book tells a unique story. The narrative can be anything from a smutty quip to an elaborate epic in many parts. Passion and fads may fade-but tattoos are forever. This quirky collection assembles an array of body art. From tributes of faded romance and quirky phrases, to design trends that were daring in our youth, tattoos can easily become a reminder of juvenile rashness. Intimate in their scale and scope, these messages reside on the most personal of all mediums - the human body. It takes bravery to commit to a tattoo. And, unlike other forms of art, there's far less room for error. A whim becomes an eternal declaration; a smudged detail you'll just have to live with. Time marches on, and tattoos stick around. What seemed kinky and bold, can easily become pitiful mistakes the morning after. This comical book of body art shows how the tint can become tainted, and the spur of the mom...
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2008Uitgever: teNeues Media144 paginasTaal: EngelsISBN-10: 3832792805ISBN-13: 9783832792800

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