Michael Ârolloâ Malone (2 results)

First edition, early printing of volume one of this iconic collection of flash art curated by Michael âRolloâ Malone, Sailor Jerry Collinsâs protà gà and the inheritor of his Honolulu studio archive. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, pictorial endpapers, frontispiece of Sailor Jerry, illustrated with tattoo flash throughout. In fine condition. Introduction by Donald Edward Hardy. Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins (1911â"1973) was a seminal figure in the history of American tattooing, renowned for elevating the craft through technical innovation, bold stylistic synthesis, and an uncompromising artistic ethos. Operating primarily out of Honolulu, Hawaii, Collins fused traditional American tattoo motifsâ"such as eagles, ships, and pin-up girlsâ"with Asian influences, particularly Japanese design principles, creating a distinctive and enduring visual language. His contributions to the medium include the development of safer pigments, custom needle configurations, and a commitment to hygiene standards that helped professionalize tattooing in the mid-20th century. As both craftsman and cultural icon, Sailor Jerry played a pivotal role in transforming tattooing from a marginal practice into a respected form of American folk art.…

First edition of volume two of this iconic collection of flash art curated by Michael âRolloâ Malone, Sailor Jerry Collinsâs protà gà and the inheritor of his Honolulu studio archive. Octavo, original pictorial wrappers, pictorial endpapers, frontispiece of Sailor Jerry, illustrated with tattoo flash throughout. In fine condition. Introduction by Donald Edward Hardy. Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins (1911â"1973) was a seminal figure in the history of American tattooing, renowned for elevating the craft through technical innovation, bold stylistic synthesis, and an uncompromising artistic ethos. Operating primarily out of Honolulu, Hawaii, Collins fused traditional American tattoo motifsâ"such as eagles, ships, and pin-up girlsâ"with Asian influences, particularly Japanese design principles, creating a distinctive and enduring visual language. His contributions to the medium include the development of safer pigments, custom needle configurations, and a commitment to hygiene standards that helped professionalize tattooing in the mid-20th century. As both craftsman and cultural icon, Sailor Jerry played a pivotal role in transforming tattooing from a marginal practice into a respected form of American folk art.…