Stizzo, the proud owner of Best of Times Tattoo, presents the best work to come out of his famous parlour in Milan, Italy, in the form of beautiful flash, and provides an intimate look into the house artists in action. At turns exotic, religious, and cryptic, but always classy, highly detailed, and distinct, their work and their legacy could spark a new generation of artists who care about tradition and aren't afraid to push their skills to the limit. Showcased on textured paper, the vibrant, iconographic art and bold designs look just as outstanding on artificial surfaces as they would on skin. Enthusiasts and ambitious tattoo artists who hope to imitate these remarkable samples will appreciate the hard work and dedication that goes into Stizzo, Max Brain, and Pellico's craft, which they can catch a glimpse of?at the drawing board and in the studio?in arresting black and white and colour photography. AUTHOR: Born in Milan in the spring of 1978, Stizzo entered the world of tattoos at the end of 90s. After learning tattoo techniques and secrets from a master who specialised in tribal and marquesian tattoos, Stizzo improved his skills, applying all that he learned to the traditional style. After working for many tattoo shops in Milan, Stizzo decided in 2009 to open his own shop, the Best of Times, known for classic, traditional tattoos. 133 colour photographs
