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This is a book you wont find anywhere else but on Tattoo-Source.
Even in the country of its origin (Thailand) it is not easy to obtain
a copy.
Thanks to articles in several magazines, as well as Michael
McCabe's "Tattoos of Indochina", a larger audience has become
aware of Thai Buddhist protection/good luck charm tattoos and
their importance in its society. Some of you might also remem-
ber the short article in Ed Hardy's "Tattootime 2: Tattoo Magic".
In the publication reviewed here, you will find ca. 42 pages with
sacred Thai Buddhist designs, plus ca. 74 photographs (colour
and b/w) of them applied to human bodies. Other photographs
include: Samoan, Maori, Old School and Borneo tattoos, Herbert
Hoffmann, Fakir Mussafar, plus works by Horiyoshi III and Filip
Leu. Click here to see some examples: Tattooed Charms.
According to the back of the cover, this book was first published
in the Thai year 2521 (= 1978), which - looking at the photos -
seems to not be correct. Since it is now in its fourth printing, I
do believe it is possible that this is an updated issue. Also the
quality of the printing seems to be post-1978. It is, however,
still not very high! The printing itself is totally acceptable, but
the paper is rather thin.
I do include this book in my "Flash" section also, because it can
definitely be a source of inspiration for any working artist, but I
have to warn you also: do not copy any of the magic designs
represented here. I have been living in Thailand on and off,
and can say that you would enter an area that is not to be
taken lightly! These tattoos are not labelled "magic" just be-
cause it sounds good.
If you are interested, btw, to see Thai monks applying magic
tattoos or even want to experience this ritual yourself: get in
touch with me through the Contact Form - I can hook you up
with the right people, or (if I'm in Thailand at the time of your
trip) personally take you to a monastery.
Cover Pic coming!
Thai only!
Size:
ca. 21 x 29,7 cm
173 pages
ca. 42 pages of
Thai Buddhist
Designs
ca. 74 Photos of
Traditional Thai
Tattoos
Paperback
US Dollar 31,50
Euro 26,00
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McCabe
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