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George Burchett King of tattooists

King of Tattooists: This really is an amazing book about George Burchett and gives a great perspective on the history of british tattooing. One of the true greats of tattooing who helped put tattooing where it is today, a truly devoted tattooer, who created beautiful flash and tattoos throughout his long career. This book shows numerous pictures of his flash, tattoos and photographs at his studio and him working along with newspaper articles and some great texts on this "King of Tattooists". Fantastic!!

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Hardcover, 212 Pages, 15 x 23cm

£75.00*

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