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From the Archives: Tattoo Artist and Tattoo Historian Don Ed Hardy.

Tattoo artist and tattoo historian Don Ed Hardy. He came to tattooing by way of a Fine Arts degree in printmaking, and he studied in Japan with a traditional tattoo master. He was the first non-Asian to gain access to that world. Hardy also publishes colorfully illustrated books of tattoo art. (Hardy Marks Publications, P.O. Box 90520, Honolulu, Hawaii 96835). And he curated the exhibition, "Pierced Hearts & True Love," which was at The Drawing Center in New York City (Sept. 16-Nov. 11). The exhibit then traveled to Williamstown, Mass., Miami, and San Francisco. (REBROADCAST from 9/21/95)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, January 12, 1996: Interview with Don Ed Hardy; Interview with Lauren Bacall; Interview with Sally Field; Review of the film "Dead Man Walking."
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From the Archives: Actress Lauren Bacall on Romance On- and Off-Screen.

Actress Lauren Bacall is a legend, though she doesn't like to think of herself as such. She's been a star of stage and screen for fifty years, was married to Humphrey Bogart, and won the National Book Award for her 1978 autobiography "By Myself." Her new book, "Now" (Alfred A. Knopf Inc.), tells the story of her last fifteen years and the experiences that have shaped her life. (REBROADCAST from 10/18/94)

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Tattoo Artist and Tattoo Historian Don Ed Hardy.

Tattoo artist and tattoo historian Don Ed Hardy. He came to tattooing by way of a Fine Arts degree in printmaking, and he studied in Japan with a traditional tattoo master. He was the first non Asian to gain access to that world. HARDY also publishes colorfully illustrated books of tattoo art. (Hardy Marks Publications, P.O. Box 90520, Honolulu, Hawaii 96835). And he's curated the exhibition, "Pierced Hearts & True Love," which is at The Drawing Center in New York City (Sept. 16-Nov. 11). The exhibit then travels to Williamstown, Mass., Miami, and San Francisco.

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