An Artist, Not a Self Styled Professor | BC-BK2

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Ben Corday An Artist, Not a Self Styled Professor

Ben Corday - An Artist, not a Self Styled Professor: This is already a classic book, put lovingly together by Rich Hardy and is one of the best books of Tattoo History ever written. Focused on and around the tattoo works of Ben Corday, who was certainly one of the pioneers of modern day Traditional tattooing, creating his beautiful tattoos and flash in the early 1900s. Absolutely amazing, comes packed in a small tote bag. I have limited copied of this book so grab one quick!! Legendary!!!

LAST FEW COPIES!! OUT OF PRINT!!

Hardcover, Gold Embossed packed in Stamped Tote Bag, 297 Pages, 30 x 22cm

£350.00*

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