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Berber Tattooing in Morocco’s Middle Atlas
“Berber Tattooing” is a unique and tender record of the tribal skin art of Morocco’s Middle Atlas. The result of a series of chance encounters, Felix & Loretta’s Leu’s road trip in 1988, opened a doorway into the intimate world of the women of the Berber tribes. In this book, the women tell their individual stories, revealing the traditions of the tattoo in their culture, together with insights into the lives that they led.
Sensitively captured in drawings from the time, by Aia Leu, the faces of the Berber women speak of a tribal culture that was fast disappearing, even then. As tattoo artists themselves, Felix and Loretta were able to find a common ground with the Berber families, gaining unprecedented access into this sparsely documented Berber art form.
This book of previously unpublished work, collected nearly thirty years ago is a tribute, to the art of tattoo, to tradition, to family and to love.
Authors
Felix & Loretta Leu, both born in 1945, were artists, “freaks” and adventurers. From 1965, when they met in New York City, until 1978, they travelled and lived in America, Europe, North Africa, India and Nepal, and in time were accompanied by four children, who were all born “on the road”. In 1978 they discovered tattooing as an art form, one with which they could support their family anywhere in the world. In 1981 they chose to settle in Switzerland where they created “The Leu Family’s Family Iron Tattoo Studio”. Felix died of cancer in 2002. Loretta, lives in Switzerland, walks in fields and forests with her two dogs, and is writing a history of her life with Felix.
Aia Leu is an artist and was born in 1971, the daughter of Felix and Loretta and the granddaughter of Eva Aeppli, she was born in an old finca on the little Island of Formentera (Baleares). She lives with her family in the mountains of Kenmare, Ireland and is currently working on a series of oil paintings for a two-woman exhibition planned with Titine K-Leu, and also illustrating a 78 oracle deck inspired by ‘Thoth Journey’ a book by JoannaKate Grant.
Publication: 16th November 2017
Edition: 1st edition, 2nd printing.
Content: 144 pages
Size: 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.4 cm
Illustrations: 50 colour images, 37 pencil illustrations, 112 black & white drawings, 2 maps.
Binding: Paperback
Recommended Retail Price € 42.00
ISBN 978-0-9551109-5-5
corey c. –
To any one familiar with the Leu family no review should be necessary! To those unfamiliar, this book should serve as an inspiring introduction to the travels and art of this remarkable family. Highly recommended.
Kenneth C. –
Priceless book. Instant prized possession.
Caroline V. –
yonatan z. –
beautifully made and so interesting to read !
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Laura Y. –
Love this incredible book !
Anonymous –
Beautiful publication!
Tim R. –
Amazing book ! Such an interesting read and the research they put in is incredible ! The art work is so wild
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Mark J. –
Beautifully illustrated treasure….. love it!
Stéphane T. –
Un très beau livre retraçant un road trip avec tout ce que cela représente tant au niveau des rencontres et de la découverte.
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barbara –
in love with my book!
Tor Ola S. –
A great book
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Clive M. –
A great book documenting an epic journey. A must for Tattoo History collectors.
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Andre C. –
wonderful book, i love it!
Sarah P. –
I will always have love for the Leu Family and anything they publish.
Bramwell A. –
My order went smooth and i got the book in short order!
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Anonymous –
Great book
Angela T. –
best book ever, thank you !!
Joseph –
Thoughtfully put together book that is a must-have for any serious tattoo history enthusiast .. very personal and unique documentation with beautiful drawings and photographs
Zera –
An awesome reference book, so glad they highlighted this tattooing tradition!
Marie R. –
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pascal b. –
Great!
Gianni K. –
Excellent
Nicolas C. –
Beautiful book
Amina –
So pleased with this precious book. Thank you SeedPress Publications!
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Anonymous –
Beautiful book! Thank you
Mischa S. –
Adam C. –
Ordered the book after seeing it on a tattoo blog. The Leu family put all their passion into this book. Very interesting look into a relatively unknown region of the world. The designs and pictures are drawn beautifully. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for something out of the ordinary. Can’t wait to get the other Leu family book.
Emmanuelle B. –
Great work, makes me want to travel a lot. Thank you
Anonymous –
Best book i ever got!!!!
Antonio –
Great book!
Aurelie S. –
Never got my order
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