by Ed Hardy (Other), V. Vale (With)
The brand known as "Ed Hardy" has sold more than a billion units of
merchandise to date and continues to expand into emerging markets. But
who is the artist Ed Hardy who created the images that have taken on a
life of their own, replicated on everything from shirts to air
fresheners to cologne? In these uncensored interviews, Ed Hardy
demonstrates the relentless curiosity, rebellion, and rigor that have
informed his creative career from the very beginning. He names artists,
books, movements, and ideas that will continue to inspire seekers of new
frontiers and territories to emblazon. Determined to legitimize the
tattooing as an art form, Ed Hardy pioneered a creative practice
centered on the enhancement of the human body.
Author Biography
As an architect of the contemporary world of tattoo, Ed Hardy's preeminence led to a 2004 licensing agreement that made "Ed Hardy" an international global brand. He divides his time between San Francisco and Hawaii.
In 1977 V. Vale published "Search & Destroy" magazine, originally funded by Allen Ginsberg and Lawrence Ferlinghetti, at City Lights Bookstore. In 1980 he founded RE/Search, which published the influential "Modern Primitives" issue, plus other cultural jump-starters. He lives in San Francisco.