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. 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 short-run, self published books. 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. The basic line work of hundreds of his staple and suprisingly beautiful designs, pin-ups, roses, bluebirds, hearts, and banners, and Jerry's infamous military/political cartoons.
The stencils themselves were handcut in celluloid, vynil or acetate sheets by the master himself for use during his day-to-day thriving tattoo trade in downtown Honolulu. They are, in the best sense, permanent tattoos carved in plastic, enduring through time. In their original condition, most carry residual charcoal dust from their last use. All are signed by Jerry with one of his several distinctive signatures. This is the only book of its kind - a workbook for artists, and a design catalog for folk historians.
Each copy personally signed to the buyer or as a gift by the author Kate Hellenbrand. This is the only place, other than Ebay or at a convention, where a signed copy of this world-wide best-selling book can be purchased. This 96 page book holds hundreds of Jerry's most beautiful and popular designs and the professionally published volume would be a source of inspiration and education for those in and out of the tattoo business. A few of the original stencils used in this book are for sale, contact Kate for more information on these and other stencils. Click on the images to get a better view of what's inside. Domestic shipping and handling charges will be calculated upon checkout. International shipping and handling charges will be 15.00 for one book and 25.00 for two.
Please be certain to tell us how (or to whom) you'd like your copy personally signed by Kate
<p>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. 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 short-run, self published books. 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. The basic line work of hundreds of his staple and suprisingly beautiful designs, pin-ups, roses, bluebirds, hearts, and banners, and Jerry’s infamous military/political cartoons.<br />The stencils themselves were handcut in celluloid, vynil or acetate sheets by the master himself for use during his day-to-day thriving tattoo trade in downtown Honolulu. They are, in the best sense, permanent tattoos carved in plastic, enduring through time. In their original condition, most carry residual charcoal dust from their last use. All are signed by Jerry with one of his several distinctive signatures. This is the only book of its kind – a workbook for artists, and a design catalog for folk historians.</p>
<p>Each copy personally signed to the buyer or as a gift by the author Kate Hellenbrand. This is the only place, other than Ebay or at a convention, where a signed copy of this world-wide best-selling book can be purchased. This 96 page book holds hundreds of Jerry’s most beautiful and popular designs and the professionally published volume would be a source of inspiration and education for those in and out of the tattoo business. A few of the original stencils used in this book are for sale, contact Kate for more information on these and other stencils. Click on the images to get a better view of what’s inside. Domestic shipping and handling charges will be calculated upon checkout. International shipping and handling charges will be 15.00 for one book and 25.00 for two.</p>
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