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Tattoo Master Pinky Yun: The Don Ed Hardy Collection – BELZEL BOOKS

By A Mystery Man Writer

Belzel Books is dedicated to providing the highest quality tattoo books, tattoo history, tattoo reference books, tattoo sketchbooks, tattoo art, tattoo flash, and tattoo magazines; we are proud to present Tattoo Master Pinky Yun: The Don Ed Hardy Collection! This book was made at the request of Don Ed Hardy and features the flash gifted to him by the legend Pinky Yun. Organized by Taki Kitamura, Ed's collection of full color large flash sheets, a huge stash of line drawings, and more is supplemented with pieces from the collections of Jimmy Shy of Taiwan and Jimmy Whitlock of the Lucky Tattoo Museum. Including the famed "Sailor Jerry back piece" designs, this historical volume has scores of designs ready to be tattooed, or just appreciated for their power, beauty and historical significance. In addition to personal photographs and candid photography by John Agcaoili of Pinky and his shop, Dragon Tattoo, Taki has included Pinky inspired flash, tattoos, and statements by Leo Zulueta, Doug Hardy, Colin Baker, Paul Dobleman, Tony Hundahl, Bert Krak, Britton McFetridge, Alan Pham, Matt Shamah, Jimmy Shy and Pat Vonderhaar. Ed Hardy also shared some of his renowned tiger designs and personal photos!! Closing with the original TattooTime interview, business cards courtesy of Erick Lynch, and biographical info, this is an extremely comprehensive volume we are proud to offer. Long live Pinky Yun! Rest in peace legend.