The late Carol Clerk was a veteran rock music writer, an author and an award-winning journalist. After many years on the staff ofMelody Maker, most of those as news editor, she became a freelance writer contributing toUncut,Classic Rock and theIndependent, and appearing on radio and TV.
Princes and prisoners, sailors and criminals, showgirls and soldiers - all have submitted to the tattooist's art. Vintage Tattoos features over 500 retro designs of every style and subject matter, including nautical, patriotic, hearts and banners, circus, girls, animals, roses, daggers and symbols. Legendary rock journalist Carol Clerk's curation of the most iconic traditional ink designs also includes profiles of history's illustrious tattoo artists, as well as interviews with contemporary practitioners.
