The book is littered with beautiful flashmany never published before and photos of his works. By the 1920s he was sailing the great lakes, traveling the united states and tattooing by hand on the side. Republished in 2005 by hardy marks publications 11 x 8. Jul 29, 2019 until now, most of sailor jerry s work has been controlled by a handful of collectors, seen only at museum or art gallery exhibitions or in shortrun, selfpublished books. Brooklyn joe lieber 18881953 was a mentor for sailor jerry collins. Sailor jerry spiced rum unveils redesigned bottle honoring. His masterful designs, featuring ships and beautiful girls, eagles, hearts, roses, and other nowfamiliar motifs, were widely imitated but rarely matched for boldness. American tattoo master between 1940 and 1973, norman sailor jerry collins became known as the greatest practitioner of classic american tattooing. Sailor jerry, born as norman keith collins in 1911, was an iconic american tattoo artist whose influential style framed the traditional american tattoo. V olumes have been written about norman keith collins, better known as sailor jerry and jerrys impact on the tattoo world. By mixing american and asian cultures, jer ry created his own style of. This book includes his personal correspondence to d. The book is based fully on the life and works of sailor jerry, with sections on his art, the letters he wrote, the man himself and his own words. Born norman keith collins in 1911, sailor jerry grew up in northern california and spent a good portion of his childhood train hopping.
A man with an original sailor jerry back piece done in. His tattoo work and designs have been used and studied by many artists since. First in line of the beautiful sailor jerry flash books. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The only existing photo of this, taken by jerry shortly after it was finished, can be found in the book sailor jerry collins. Back in the 1920s, tattooing was an expression strictly designated to a new emerging american culture that in many ways counteracted many of the current social norms.
This book features liebers brilliant and influential flash and drawings, equal in scope to those of sailor jerry. The book until i find you is somewhat based on sailor jerry. American tattoo master by don ed hardy ebook product description back in print for the first time in years. This book takes you into jerry s world, with loads of flash pictures, tattoo pictures, describes his tattooing methods, has tons of pictures of jerry and his flash, plus his actual tattoos, artwork, and more. Sailor jerry collins started tattooing on state street in chicago, illinois but made his name in honolulu. Sailor jerrys tattoo stencils ii by kate hellenbrand 2002. This book features liebers brilliant and influential flash and drawings, equal in scope. Jerry was influenced by the japanese culture and the most proficient tattoo artists of the times. This book takes you into jerrys world, with loads of flash pictures, tattoo pictures, describes his tattooing methods, has tons of pictures of jerry and his flash, plus his actual tattoos, artwork, and more. American tattoo master sailor jerry collins of hawaii is best known for his remarkable tattoo designs, blending the fluidity of asian motifs into classic american tattoo imagery. Celebrate sailor jerry, who shaped future of tattooing.
Order collectible tattoo art and alternative art books published by hardy. Because of the connection between the blossoming tattoo industry and sailors, collins became known as sailor jerry for his work tattooing sailors. Featuring 50 sheets from arguably the best tattooer of all time. American tattoo master don ed hardy, donald edward hardy. American tattoo master don ed hardy, donald edward hardy, sailor jerry collins on. Artistically, his influence stems from his union of the roguish attitude of the american sailor with the mysticism and. Sailor jerry tattoos have become a staple in traditional tattooing and flash draped on the walls of countless tattoo shops across the world. Sailor jerry collins american tattoo master sailor jerry collins homeward bound. Norman collins history as a tattoo artist sailor jerry. Norman keith collins was born on january 14, 1911 in reno but grew up in northern california. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Until now, most of sailor jerry s work has been controlled by a handful of collectors, seen only at museum or art gallery exhibitions or in shortrun, selfpublished.
Sailor jerry joined the navy when he was 19 and traveled around the world, getting his first tattoos and gaining. The book has an introduction from don ed hardy and is invaluable in all tattooers book collections. By being the first western tattooist to establish and maintain direct contact with master asian tattooists, including horiyoshi ii of tokyo and pinky yun of hong kong, collins is the skinsmith most responsible for establishing american tattooing as an art form. The life and times of hori smoku sailor jerry sale. Full ebook sailor jerrys tattoo stencils for full video. Until now, most of sailor jerrys work has been controlled by a handful of collectors, seen only at museum or art gallery exhibitions or in shortrun, selfpublished. Tattoo times by don ed hardy the tattoo history, source book by steve gilbert new york city tattoo by mike mccabe sailor jerry collins. Here is a sizeable portion of sailor jerry s stencils, the newest tattoo collectible, spanning his tattoo career, from the 1940s to the early 1970s. N orman keith collins is better known as sailor jerry in the tattoo business. American tattoo master read online free book don ed hardy ebooks downloads sailor jerry collins. Every tattoo or flash is a personal statement but there are certain common meanings. Historical index for this landmark sailor jerry collins book. Sailor jerry spiced rum, created to honor the father of american old school tattooing, norman sailor jerry collins, is launching a bold new bottle design with iconography and imagery that. His insights are funny and witty of a pretty awesome legend.
Between 1940 and 1973, norman sailor jerry collins became known as the greatest practitioner of classic american tattooing. Norman keith collins january 14, 1911 june 12, 1973, known popularly as sailor jerry, was a prominent american tattoo artist in hawaii who was well. Among beautiful illustrations, collins career is shared through the eyes of his student d. Norman keith collinswho would later be known by his nickname, sailor jerrywas born january 14, 1911 in reno, nevada, though. A man with an original sailor jerry back piece done in honolulu in 1966 came into the shop today. This year marks the 100th birthday of norman sailor jerry collins, the father of the oldschool tattoo. Born january 14th, 1911, he was an innovator and a true independent spirit whose legacy. Even during his career as a tattoo artist, he worked as licensed. Sailor jerry collins is the father of the mid20th century renaissance or tattooing, and his life is worth honoring. People such as brooklyn joe lieber, cap coleman etc. In addition to indicating that a sailor had sailed 5000 miles, swallow.
Collins was highly important, but not the so called father of traditional american tattooing. Traditional old school tattoos free tattoo designs. Oldschool tattoos are rooted in the american servicemans interpretation of traditions and symbols that go back thousands of years. Check out the scratch and dent deals page for discounted prices on slightlydamaged books. The foremost american tattoo artist who helped to develop the tattoo designs that are now considered old school is norman sailor jerry collins 19111973. Celebrate sailor jerry, who shaped future of tattooing in u.
Sailor jerry collins american tattoo master index tattoo. Norman keith collins january 14, 1911 june 12, 1973, known popularly as sailor jerry, was a prominent american tattoo artist in hawaii who was well known for his sailor tattoos. The book is based fully on the life and works of sa. It is one of the greatest tattoo books ever made and a musthave.
Hardy as well as black and white and color images of tattoo memorabilia from sailor jerrys career. See more ideas about tattoos, sailor jerry tattoos and sailor jerry. Sailor jerry collins tattoo master gentlemans tattoo flash. Hardy as well as black and white and color images of tattoo memorabilia from sailor jerry s career. Hardy and mike malone, we have sailor jerry books, flash, calendars, flocked wallpaper, his own signature rum, a movie and so much more. Here is a sizeable portion of sailor jerrys stencils, the newest tattoo collectible. He was never born to be an ordinary man, and he proudly owned it. Until now, most of sailor jerrys work has been controlled by a handful of collectors, seen only at museum or art gallery exhibitions or in shortrun, selfpublished books. American tattoo master by don ed hardy tattoo blogs. Jul 04, 2018 this generouslysized book is indispensable for any tattoo shop, tattoo fan, or person interested in a great american art tradition. A wonderful book put together by the esteemed hardy marks publications.
Sailor jerrys tattoo stencils ii by kate hellenbrand. If the tattoo machine were a guitar, norman sailor jerry collins would be les paul. A lot about the man is documented in a book from hardymarks publications, sailor jerry collins, american tattoo master book, isbn. And it is true that sailor jerry collins was a master, amazing artist, but many of his designs are also based on designs done by tattoo artists before him. Norman collins, aka sailor jerry always chose to define himself on his own terms.
Norman sailor jerry collins 19111973 is considered the. Jan 14, 2011 this year marks the 100th birthday of norman sailor jerry collins, the father of the oldschool tattoo. He became the first westerner to enter in correspondence with these masters, sharing techniques and tattoo tracings. Oct 21, 2016 if the tattoo machine were a guitar, norman sailor jerry collins would be les paul. American tattoo master sailor jerry collins of hawaii is best known for his. Image and imagination in the american tattoo wesscholar. Traditional tattoo meanings old school tattoos sailor jerry.
American tattoo master by jerry collins, 9780945367116, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Sharing a powerful nearidentical drawing and painting style, he and collins originated and traded hundreds of designs. The letters he wrote to ed hardy paint a personal portrait of a man who was a product of his era. Sailor jerrys tattoo stencils book by kate hellenbrand.
569 1408 683 668 1303 754 2 838 27 201 1516 1166 1014 615 374 1291 58 1107 83 811 181 1293 1314 793 236 1314 984 1497 123 277 1435 909 1441 1250 464 749 891