Floating West: Antique Japanese Tattoo Flash from the Collection of Nick YorkPresented by Nick York A gorgeous, full scale reproduction of a rare, early 20th century book of Japanese tattoo designs. Accompanied by a lushly illustrated essay detailing the book's mysterious origins and curious history. Around 1900, an anonymous Japanese tattoo artist painted dozens of extraordinary tattoo designs on the silk pages of a small homemade book: writhing, bearded dragons; elegant geishas; eagles and snakes locked in midair combat;

and many more

an anonymous Japanese tattoo artist painted dozens of extraordinary tattoo designs on the silk pages of a small homemade book: writhing

this volume brings to light significant new material relating to Ralph Johnstone

now recognized as important works of folk art

full-scale reproduction of a rare

shop signs

64 full-color pages

the towering Scots Guardsman who made his name tattooing in downtown Los Angeles

on August 25

currency in a tough trade

Late of the Guards faithfully recreates this unique piece of Corday history to be browsed

45 newly-discovered designs painted by Ben Corday