TATTOO. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher's Private Collection - Taschen

The legendary tattoo artist and historian Henk Schiffmacher takes us on a personal journey through the history of tattooing from the 1930s to the 1970s in this comprehensive book featuring stunning artifacts and tattoo designs.

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