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ARTISTGeorge Burchett
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AUTHORJon Reiter
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PAGES212
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BINDINGHardcover
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SIZE6" x 9"
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WEIGHT1.7 lbs
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CONTENTColor Flash & Tattoo History
George Burchett's working life stretched from the reign of Queen Victoria to the rise of Queen Elizabeth II, and for much of that time he was the best-known tattooer in Britain. King of Tattooists, written by Jon Reiter, follows that career in 212 pages and shows how Burchett's skill, and his genuine curiosity about the history of his own trade, helped carry tattooing through the twentieth century.
The biography is paired with Burchett's color flash, including designs such as Hannya masks, along with vintage photographs of the man himself. The mix of story and imagery makes it as useful to look through as it is to read.
This is a core tattoo history book for anyone interested in British tattooing or in how the trade became what it is today. Pair it with Essential Works From the Studio of George Burchett for a deeper look at his flash.
