This definitive survey offers rare glimpses of a dying art. Banned for decades by colonial authorities, the ancient tattoo rituals were vanishing at the time of this 1921 survey. Thirty-eight plates of black-and-white drawings and photographs provide an unusually complete, intimate, and authentic account of a sophisticated art. Reprint of the Bernice P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1922 edition.
Tattoo: Secrets of a Strange Art by Albert Parry This pioneering 1933 survey approaches body art from a variety of angles, including artistic, semiotic, psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives. It examines overt and subliminal messages of romance, patriotism, and religious fervor. 27 illustrations.
The History of Tattooing by Wilfrid Dyson Hambly This 1925 survey offers one of the most complete histories of world tattoo practices. It features 80 images from vanished cultures and discusses their significance in terms of religious beliefs and social status.
Wizards and Dragons Tattoo Flash CD-ROM and Book by Alan Weller Perfect for body art or arts and crafts projects, this mix of magical clip art offers nearly 120 different illustrations. Includes black-and-white — for tattoo flash — and full color.
Asian Tattoo Flash CD-ROM and Book by Alan Weller Fire-breathing dragons. Elegant floral bands. Exquisitely detailed Mehndi designs. This collection of 125 beautiful Asian images reflects centuries of art and culture. Includes three versions of each tattoo — in black-and-white outline, solid drawing, and full color.
Tattoo Art by Alan Weller How far will people go to decorate their bodies? This dazzling array of tattoos provides 200 high-quality illustrations that showcase the ornamental art form and represent authentic styles — from Japanese and Polynesian to Tribal and Mehndi.
Maori Tattooing by H. G. Robley Maori tattooing (moko) communicates the bearer's genealogy, tribal affiliation, and spirituality. This definitive study discusses the distinctions between men and women's moko, patterns and designs, and moko in legend and song.
Classic Tattoo Designs CD-ROM and Book by Eric Gottesman Total of 230 authentic tattoo designs from the 1920s to the 1960s, from pierced hearts and pretty girls to crossed swords and butterflies. 115 designs in both full color and black-and-white.
