Who Can Carry the Torch for ED HARDY? - BOOKS CLOSED Podcast - Ep 059

[@InkedJaguar]

Another great episode, Andrew. I was the copy editor and photographer, eventually editor, of some tattoo magazines in the 2000s and 2010s. Going to conventions or going into shops for interviews, sometimes I did feel very unwelcome, like I was an outsider trying to be in the industry. Of course plenty of tattooers also made me always feel very welcome, and I have worked in shops as well, just never tattooed. Hardy Marks reprinting some of their older titles and doing some new books again is very special for me, because I first fell in love with tattoos in print magazines and books.

[@skylereckholt6056]

This is so weird how you release this podcast as soon as I finish the book “wear your dreams” by Ed Hardy. The world is a weird place. Thanks for this 🤘

[@andrewstortz]

I was just waiting for you to finish it, before I uploaded this one

[@colemoran-bariso6256]

Ed Hardy’s influence and legacy will live on forever within the true tattoo community 🐲🖤

[@andrewstortz]

And beyond it, as well

[@travezripley]

Tattoo City is an SF Landmark. Some of the world's best and most renowned tattoers have worked in that shop. I wish I could have visited one last time to see Kahlil, Doug, and Ed. (It hurts my heart; it's like a piece of our history has set sail.)

[@andrewstortz]

The impact is undeniable, and at least that will never change

[@alexmajors565]

Thanks for this, Andrew. Extremely sad to hear the news about Hardy. Such a influence on so many people. Taki and Molly are great people to take over the helm. Wishing Hardy the best energy along the way!

[@andrewstortz]

Thank you for watching! It’s definitely hard news to hear, but it’s also nice to hear that some of his legacy can keep getting pushed forward.

[@alexmajors565]

@ You’re absolutely right. I discovered them through the Vice documentary and am inspired by their perseverance. Thank you for your channel as well. I’m a musician who studied music during college, taught for a while, and realized I wanted to pursue art instead. Your story and path resonates with me a ton. I always look forward to new Books Closed content. Keep up the great work! 🤘🏽

[@saladz3657]

Great hands to pass the torch to.

[@andrewstortz]

Couldn’t agree more

[@Elgueroinks]

Finally here on time!!!

[@andrewstortz]

Finally!🎉

[@Daniel-d5c5u]

Im so glad i found this channel. Thank you for what you do.

[@BigBadBomberMen]

Loved the episode a lot. If Beneath the skin is already mentioned, a collaboration of you guys would be the absolute dream!

[@seanfernandez5735]

Taki ...A Good Man....and Spirit...✊🏼👍🏼✌🏼

[@spaceghost6713]

I wouldn’t be in the chair with out Ed. Huge part of the tattoo community

[@Sickerthansick]

Really wish they could’ve kept the shop open, truly a historical monument. Can’t wait to see the future of Hardy Marks though.

[@andrewstortz]

Same!

[@joeflow4174]

That Ethan edit is great lmaooo

[@grandpakyle]

ed the king of right place right time right people. art for life.

[@thedragonchannel7174]

Hahaha the advance ai Ethan reconstruction 💪🏼

[@andrewstortz]

State of the art!

[@Daniel-d5c5u]

Need a magazine that can only be purchased by shops. Or atleast super high quality articles

[@fatxcap]

The Ethan footage! I'm crying lololol

[@andrewstortz]

It’s pretty convincing!

[@BluCode583]

Classic Andrew Stortz gotta love it

[@onselfdestruct]

That new editor, Ethan, seems a little robotic. 😂😂😂

[@andrewstortz]

This is the AI everyone is talking about 🤔

[@Elohim100]

A physical book > iPad. No contest.

[@andrewstortz]

Especially books about art!

[@Incrediblylameidea]

I’m not reading any comments I’ve not seen the video yet What the actual? GRIME absorbed Ed 20 years ago. HEAD AND ANTLERS the greatest to walk the earth. BRETT GRIMMELBEIN is GOD If you don’t see that… 😂

[@hermanmelville3871]

My pick would be Tim Hendricks.

[@justinsmet]

I miss inked magazine have like 15 of them from around 2008 to 2012

[@felix-ve8jk]

Really? One of the worst tattoo magazines ever lol.

[@justinsmet]

@felix-ve8jk i mean there were some good tattoos in it