King of Tattooists: The Life and Work of George Burchette Hardcover Book

George Burchett (1872-1953)

Tattooer to King and Commoner, his flash, photos, and life's adventures are brought to life in this 200 plus page volume.

For tattoo historians, the words "Waterlook Road" mean only one thing, and that is George Burchett.

Born in Victorian England, Burchett was a gifted tattoo artist and advocate of tattooing for most of his long life.

Sailors, soldiers, carnival performers, and kings were tattooed by Burchett, whose career spanning the turbulent years between the reign of Queen Victoria to the ascendancy of Queen Elizabeth.

His distinctive talents, combined with his enthusiastic interest in the cultural history of his profession, helped propel tattooing through the 20th century to where it is today.

• 6" x 9" hardcover
• 27.2 oz