Tattoo: An Illustrated Miscellany

Review The extraordinary history of body art comes alive...This beautifully presented and illustrated book shows the development of a subculture that is not mainstream. It both celebrates and explains its enduring appeal, and walks the reader through more than 100 years of history' ― Camden New Journal Product Description 'Beautiful, inspiring and informative' - Bidisha London 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 With a wealth of previously unpublished photographs, details and anecdotes, Tattoo preserves many unique and valuable items of tattoo culture, including: � Historical stencils and flash � Customised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 signs LAL 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 Tattoo: An Art History and is Director of American Studies at the University of Essex. Book Description A treasury of tattoo collectibles and memorabilia from private archives From the Back Cover A treasury of tattoo collectibles and memorabilia from private archives London 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 With a wealth of previously unpublished photographs, details and anecdotes, Tattoo preserves many unique and valuable items of tattoo culture, including: � Historical stencils and flash � Customised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 signs LAL 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 Tattoo: An Art History and is Director of American Studies at the University of Essex. About the Author Lal Hardy is the proprietor of legendary New Wave Tattoo in London, which he has operated since 1979. He has been tattooist to a roll-call of rock stars and movie actors. He lives in London.