Hong Kong Traditional Tattoo Book After the retirement of Ed

After the retirement of Ed Hardy

this flash adorned the walls of tattoo shops or was shown in travel books to eager prospective clients

these sheets are a great look into the tattoos of that era and of The "emerging" Godfather of Modern Tattooing

Published by Hardy Marks Publications

Hong Kong Traditional Tattoo Book After the retirement of EdHong Kong Traditional Tattoo is a collaborative photobook project by Taiwanese tattoo artist Jimmy Shy and street photographer Yu Chang. Driven by Jimmys admiration for Hong Kong tattoo pioneer Pinky Yun, the two traveled through the streets of Hong Kong searching for traces of Pinkys legacy. Using his influence as a guide, they sought out individuals still bearing tattoos connected to this tradition, documenting the imagery, stories, and lived