" Wearable art: An exploration of tattoos past and present Whether you’re thinking of getting a tattoo or just want to see to what lengths others have gone in decorating their bodies, this is the book to check out. This edition of 1000 Tattoos explores the history of the art worldwide via designs and photos—from 19th-century engravings to tribal body art, from circus ladies of the ‘20s to classic biker designs—giving a fascinating in ..."
"'Girls, Gags & Giggles""--this was publisher Robert Harrison's recipe for dishing up the American pin-up to the U.S. male. In the 1950s his girls magazines sold by the millions, before becoming icons of pulp and trash culture. These skillfully illustrated girls with their curvaceous forms and inviting lingerie soon overlook America's national dessert, in terms of popularity, and even developed considerable potential as a cultural export ..."
"Art at the Turn of the Millennium is a mega-exhibition--a Documenta or Venice Biennale in book form. There are 137 artists on view here in 1,200 illustrations, a nearly dizzying array of work chosen by a team of seven experts on contemporary art. Each artist gets four pages within which readers will find high-quality color illustrations, a concise commentary about the art maker, and a one- or two-sentence artist's statement. An amusing ..."
""Really, Tillmans is a novelist who tells tales of what it is like to be alive right here, right now, and this feels wonderful." The Village Voice, New York "Les plus beaux livres d'art, et les plus originaux, c'est souvent la maison Taschen qui les édites." Elle, Paris "There is so much life in Tillmans' photos because they show spectacular subject matter in an unspectacular way." Der Spiegel, Hamburg"
"The American King of Fetishism As a teenager, New York photographer Eric Kroll was excited by women in bondage or high heels à la Betty Page - and he still is. His pictures of models in leather and rubber, bound and gagged, have made his name one of the classics in the bondage world. Man Ray, Weegee and Eric Stanton were his avowed idols. The American King of Fetishism opens the door on a cabinet of bizarre lust and fantasy, spiced wi ..."
"This volume presents a collection of tattoo motifs and photographs, ranging from an 18th-century engraving to the classic sailor tattoo, from 1970s biker tattoos to current fashions. Also included are tattoo artists' sketchbooks."
"Contemporary art in a nutshell (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) This Art Now 25th anniversary special edition brings together recent work and biographical information for over 80 of today's most influential artists, forming a broad and vibrant spectrum of the work that has shaped the art world in recent years. Featured artists include: Matthew Barney, Maurizio Cattelan, John Currin, Tacita Dean, Thomas Demand, Rineke Dijkstr ..."
" Wearable art: An exploration of tattoos past and present For many, tattoos are a way of life. From lovers' names to elaborate dragons, anything and everything has been inscribed on the skin in the name of passion. Whether you’re thinking of getting a tattoo or just want to see to what lengths others have gone in decorating their bodies, this is the book to check out. This special 25th anniversary edition of Tattoos expl ..."
"From 19th century engravings to tribal body art, from circus ladies of the 20s to classic biker designs, "1000 Tattoos", a co-production with The Amsterdam Tattoo Museum, is a collection of designs and photos giving an insight into the art of tattooing."
"With his masterfully controlled yet seemingly casual portraits from the contemporary "floating world" of youth, Tillmans is a preeminent portraitist of the "now," and his photographs demonstrate close collaboration between the photographer and his subjects. Introduction in English, French and German. Unpaged : col. ill. ; 30 cm."
"Ausblick auf das neue Jahrtausend ist eine Mega-Austellung -- eine Documenta oder Biennale in Buchform. Hier werden 137 Künstler mit 1.200 Abbildungen "ausgestellt" -- ein geradezu überwältigendes Aufgebot von Werken, die von einem Team von sieben Experten der zeitgenössischen Kunst ausgewählt wurden. Jedem Künstler werden vier Seiten gewidmet, auf denen der Leser hochqualitative Farbabbildungen, eine ausführliche Beschreibung des Künst ..."
"En deux décennies à peine, Martin Kippenberger (1953-1997) a eu assez d'idées pour remplir plusieurs vies. Avec une énergie infatigable, il a créé tableaux, sculptures, installations, photographies, dessins, catalogues, cartons d'invitation et affiches - un média nourrissant l'autre, une oeuvre provoquant la suivante. L'étendue de son oeuvre est immense : des tableaux qu'il fit réaliser par des peintres d'affiches en passant par un déco ..."
"He's been called "the Rembrandt of Pulp-Culture" and it's not hard to see why- Stanton is the crème de la crème of his genre. His imaginative, detailed full-color comic strip narratives picture buxom, leggy femmes fatales having their way with tied-up, handcuffed, or simply awestruck men. The stories included here are highlights from our klotz title "Dominant Wives & Other Stories." Look at it how you want- Stanton's imagery is either a ..."
"Unless you regularly trawl the Chelsea galleries, hang out at the Tate Modern, peruse the Pompidou, attend every Biennale, and religiously read Artforum, you could likely use a primer on the art scene in the world today. Fortunately we've created our second "Art Now" volume to keep art fans abreast of the latest trends and hottest names. Not only will you discover the most important artists in the international art market, you'll also l ..."
" Stay in touch: The ongoing catalog of contemporary art, now in its fourth volume Think of this tome as a global go-round of the world’s most influential galleries: if it’s hot in the art world today, it’s in this book. Emerging artists are featured alongside established greats like Chuck Close, David Hockney, or Brice Marden. A to Z entries on more than 100 artists include images of important recent work, an introductory text, a ..."
"« Girls, Gags et Giggles », voilà la recette de l éditeur Robert Harrison pour servir des pin-up aux mâles américains. Et les hommes se délectaient de ses jolis morceaux, mélange de stripteaseuses et de starlettes vêtues de costumes si fétichistes que personne ne remarquait qu elles n étaient jamais nues. la différence d autres magazines qui donnaient à voir « la voisine d à côté », les publications d Harrison misaient sur de vilaines f ..."
"Want a head start on the things you'll be seeing in art institutions a decade down the road? It's all in here, the very latest of the very best????????????and so fresh you can feel its pulse. A to Z magazine-style entries include short biographies, exhibition history and bibliographical information, and images of important recent work. The illustrated appendix features names and contact information for the galleries representing the art ..."
""If I don't have an erection when I'm doing a drawing, I know it's no good." Tom of Finland Brawny hunks boasting larger-than-life muscles and skin-tight leather pants... Crotches engorged and nearly ripping apart seams . Men upon men upon men cavorting and indulging nearly every possible fantasy... Toms men are so hot theyre off the Richter scale. Until TASCHEN published the retrospective volume on this master illustrators work, ..."