The Illustrated Woman [Paperback]

William Demichele (Photographer)

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Review

When you think of tattoos, do you think of old sailors with faded green anchors on their arms? Do you ever think of women as having tattoos? Lots of big tattoos? The image of a tattooed woman has often elicited a negative assumption about the woman's character, but The Illustrated Woman may open your eyes to a whole other view of body art and the women who display it. Some of the women photographed here have one or two simple tattoos, while others have covered a large percentage of their skin with detailed and colorful designs; some are secretaries or laborers, while others are doctors or executives. However, all have chosen to adorn their bodies with images meaningful to themselves as expressions of who they are. -- From The WomanSource Catalog & Review: Tools for Connecting the Community for Women; review by FGP --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Proteus Pr (September 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963170813
• ISBN-13: 978-0963170811
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,524,618 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Information on Tattoos for the Un-Inked, February 6, 1999

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Mary Jo Blackford-Davis ([e-mail]) (Tacoma WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Illustrated Woman (Paperback)

This book was photographed with care and respect for the subjects. Amazing designs, Wonderous colors and "real" people illustrating the diversity and individuality of the Human Race. Sensing the true spirit and story behind many of the designs, I walked away knowing there is a legacy left by these "Inkies": a rich, tapestry of experiences, both Sad and Happy. "Every Picture Tells a Story". all due to the Photographers' Art.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Living art becomes a historical document, July 7, 2001

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Michael Benedetto (Colorado Springs, Co) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Illustrated Woman (Hardcover)

So often people think of tattooing as a dirty, unsanitary practice, when in reality it is just a way for people to express themselves both socially and emotionally in a manner not always accepted by mainstream society. Nowhere else does a book better illustrate this than in The Illustrated Woman. The photographs are tastefully done with a flare that makes you almost understand why the women decided to adorne there skin in such a manner. This book is definately a must own for any tattoo enthusiast or anyone interested in getting their first tattoo and looking for some ideas.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL TATTOOS, March 3, 2001

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Steven "tattoostuff" (South, N.J. United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Illustrated Woman (Hardcover)

I had the pleasure of purchasing this book directly from Shotsie Gorman at his studio, Shotsie's. This is a very nicely done book, with well taken photos of some beautiful tattoos. If your looking for a book you can enjoy again and again, this is it. If you're a woman looking for some ideas for a tattoo this is also a good reference book.. If you're a guy that enjoys looking at tastefully done photos of women with beautiful tattoos, this book is for you. All in all it's a great book for everyone.