In Memory Of: The Story of W.R. King
$85.00
W.R. King is another great example of a traditional tattoo artist in the early twentieth century. Published by Clint and Heather Vaught of Royal Art Books.
- 80-12×8 offset printed pages on a premium quality matte 100lb paper with flexible lay-flat stitch binding with an embossed fabric cover.
- Over 40 sheets containing hundreds of King’s beautifully executed tattoo flash designs.
- A full biography, family photos of Wilbur, photos of Wilbur’s machines.
- Photos of Wilbur’s tattoos.
- A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to purchasing Wilbur a proper headstone at his final resting place in Kessinger, Kentucky.
In 1894, Wilbur Raymond King was born in New Albany, Indiana. Upon completion of studying at the Indiana School for the Deaf, around the age of 18 years old, he began tattooing. For many years he toured with the circus/carnival tattooing. Then in the early 40’s he found a new home in central Kentucky with his wife Fannie. Wilbur’s hearing impairment didn’t stop him from being a tradesman, farmer, tattoo artist, and sign painter.
