Fingerprints of the pacific Tattoo a revised author's foreword

a revised author's foreword

knowing immediately that this was the path he was meant to take in life

the 2nd book features work by Horishige and other artists of the horishige family

This covers Jens‘s body of work from his early flashsheets to his last exhibition

not long after it was declared illegal in New York (the ban was overturned in 1997)

Fingerprints of the pacific Tattoo a revised author's forewordTattoo patterns from the solomon islands For centuries, tattooing held a central place in the cultures of the Solomon Islands, where intricate designs marked status, identity, achievements, and connections to ancestors. Across these islands tattooing was a vital expression of community and spirituality, far beyond simple body art. In recent times, much of this knowledge has faded, with few detailed sources remaining. Recognizing the urgency of