Whether you're thinking of getting a tattoo or just want to see to whatlengths others have gone in decorating their bodies, this is the book tocheck out. This special 25th anniversary edition of Tattoos explores thehistory of the art worldwide via designs and photos—from 19th centuryengravings to tribal body art, from circus ladies of the 20s to classicbiker
designs—giving a fascinating insight into the art of tattooing.The editors: Art historian Burkhard Riemschneider runs an art gallery in Berlin and haspublished several monographs on contemporary artists. For years, Henk Schiffmacher has been recognised as one of the stars ofthe tattoo scene. His Amsterdam studio attracts countless tattoo pilgrims,and he also runs the Amsterdam Tattoo Museum, which exhibits material fromSchiffmacher's own vast historical and contemporary collection.