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Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume Iii
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A Fantastic, Mindblowing Photo And Graphics Book Documenting The Subculture Of Tattooing In Russian Prisons. David Cronenberg This Volume Of Drawings And Photographs Completes The Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Trilogy. Danzig Baldaevs Unparallelled Ethnographic Achievement, Documenting More Than 3,000 Tattoo Drawings, Was Made During A Lifetime Working As A Prison Guard. His Recording Of This Esoteric World Was Reported To The Kgb, Who Unexpectedly Supported Him, Realizing The Importance Of Being Able To Establish Facts About Convicts By Reading The Images On Their Bodies. The Motifs Depicted Represent The Uncensored Lives Of The Criminal Classes, Ranging From Violence And Pornography To Politics And Alcohol. A Medieval Knight Is Surrounded By The Severed Heads Of His Enemies, A Naked Woman Simultaneously Services A Man And Two Dwarfs, A Crying President Gorbachev Grips A Human Bone Between Sabrelike Fangs, A Group Of Angels Drink Vodka With God On A Cloudthe Meanings Of These Arresting Images Are Explained To The Uninitiated Eye. Sergei Vasilievs Graphic Photographs Show The Grim Reality Of The Russian Prison System And Some Of The Alarming Characters That Inhabit It, While The Illustrated Criminals Of Russia Tell The Tale Of Their Closed Society. This Volume, The Last In The Trilogy, Includes An Introduction By Historian Alexander Sidorov Exploring The Origins Of The Russian Criminal Tattoo And Their Various Meanings Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume III? A: The book documents the subculture of tattooing in Russian prisons, featuring over 3,000 tattoo drawings and photographs that reflect the lives and beliefs of the criminal classes.
- Q: Who is the author of the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume III? A: The author of this volume is FUEL, who compiled the ethnographic work of Danzig Baldaev.
- Q: What type of illustrations can be found in this book? A: The book includes tattoo drawings by Danzig Baldaev and graphic photographs by Sergei Vasiliev that depict the harsh reality of the Russian prison system.
- Q: How many pages does the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume III have? A: This volume contains 400 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume III is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume III published? A: It was published on November 1, 2008.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: The item condition is new.
- Q: What is included in the introduction of this book? A: The introduction by historian Alexander Sidorov explores the origins of Russian criminal tattoos and their meanings.
- Q: What themes are depicted in the tattoo illustrations? A: The tattoos represent themes of violence, politics, and personal narratives, providing insight into the lives of criminals in Russian society.
- Q: Does this volume complete a trilogy? A: Yes, this volume is the final installment of the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia trilogy.