Contemporary Art Books | Schiffer Publishing

Discover the rich, global history of Tahitian tattooing in a stunning journey through artifacts, cultures, and styles that continue to inspire today’s tattoo artists. This book is a richly illustrated journey into the sacred art...

Seventeen previously unpublished interviews and over 250 photographs reveal the person behind the art and document Gorey's everyday life. “Seufert paints a vibrant and lively picture of that man that I knew, not only through...

This rare, rediscovered collection of over 100 original hand-drawn pin-up illustrations provides insight into how Dorothy Kahn, a largely uncredited female illustrator, helped shape the visual identity of one of the most iconic American brands—Frederick’s...

This art book explores the artwork of a select group of 10 artists with work commissioned by the New York MTA Arts & Design Program. Juxtaposing their public art for the program with their broader...

Features 30 Black art collectors who collect works in a variety of art mediums created by Black artists that span more than five decades. For centuries, Black artists across the African diaspora have been architects...

Discover the rich, global history of Mediterranean tattooing in a stunning journey through artifacts, cultures, and styles that continue to inspire today’s tattoo artists. Modern tattooing gained widespread attention in the 18th century, when a British...

What started as a passion project to celebrate the artistry of tattoos created this diverse collection of flash styles organized in collaborative pairings of artists from around the world. This project is cheekily named the...

A comprehensive collection of African art, featuring photographs of works from the personal collection of Jayne and Robert Workman, accompanied by insights into the cultures and regions from which the pieces originate. Reflections on African...

A photographic collection, with introductions and captions, thoroughly documenting the contemporary New York City aerosol art scene, featuring works across four sections: street art, style writing, murals, and social justice. Readers can explore the world...

The true story of a strong, successful, and independent woman tattooist and artist through her own words and art; the third book in a series about the Wagner tattooist family.​ Lotteva Wagner Davis was an...

With over 525 images and photos that focus on his career from age 45 to 60, American still-life painter Jackson reveals his work methods, inspirations, and development. Featuring more than 525 paintings in Robert C....

A photo essay that tells an American textile-manufacturing story in three parts: the final days of operation at the White Oak Mills in Greensboro, North Carolina; its closure; and its rebirth making selvage denim again,...