Download or read book The Illustrated Woman written by William Demichele and published by Proteus Press. This book was released on 1992-09-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Illustrated Woman is in stock & available direct from the publisher.. This 11x13" book is a unique collection of fine photographs of tattooed women. Photographer William DeMichele traveled the US & Europe for five years, photographing women who share a passion for individuality & a commitment to self expression. This book is a valuable addition to anyone who buys fine photographic books. In the tattoo community it has become a collectors item. This book surprises everyone who picks it up. They are shocked by the honesty & beauty of the over 130 color photographs, they praise the color printing & expert binding. Text includes a preface by tattooist Shotsie Gorman & an introduction by William DeMichele. Photograph William DeMichele continues to photograph the world of tattooing. After a recent exhibit at The American Museum of Natural History, his collection of photographs are considered one of the largest & finest documentation of this modern subculture. "After perusing The Illustrated Woman one could feel one's preconceptions about ... tattooing take a dive into a mire if primordial goo....we are given photographs of bold clarity that bridges art & documentation." Mark Moffett, Metroland Magazine. Available from the publisher: Proteus Press, PO Box 10124, Albany, New York 12201. Tel: 518-436-4927, Fax: 519-432-1963