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ten years, three editions of the volume were published, it is no longer available today. Oettermann's publication was a groundbreaking and pioneering work. However, the low reproduction quality of the images do not entirely do justice to
Warlich's work. The quality of the original designs deviates strikingly from that of the reproductions. Therefore, a completely new and appropriate edition is planned.
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In over 40 years of working as a tattooist he had more than 50.000 customers, also Prince Axel and Prince Viggo from the Danish Royal family. Warlich died at work in his pub.
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