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June 28 - July 4, 2002

Fil-Am Pioneer of Tattoo Trend

By David Chesanow
Special to AsianWeek

“ But that which was most remarkable in the appearance of the splendid islander was the elaborated tattooing displayed on every noble limb. All imaginable lines and curves and figures were delineated over his whole body, and in their grotesque variety and intricate profusion I could only compare them to the crowded groupings of quaint patterns we sometimes see in costly pieces of lacework.”

— Herman Melville, Typee

Filipino American Leo Zulueta is a tattoo artist. But if you think he does pierced hearts and anchors — or even elaborate Japanese-style dragons and tigers in living color — you may be surprised and impressed by Zulueta’s work: bold, yet often intricate, designs in basic black...

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APA Grand Marshals Take Pride
(Feature)

Judge Assigns APA Attorney to Assist Moussaoui
(in National News)

APA State Legislators Back Davis for Governor
(in Bay Area News)

Ultimate Diversions: Breath of Fire II
(in Business)

Last Chance For National Title
(in Sports)

Tribal Tendencies
(in A&E)

Emil Amok: PBS’ Bill Moyers Does Chinese
(in Opinion)

Also In Arts & Entertainment

‘Fast Runner’ Innovates Global Cinema
By Justin Lowe
Special to AsianWeek

The motion picture industry has become so globalized that it’s rare for audiences anywhere to be presented with fresh, unique visions of the world and its cultures. Perhaps it’s appropriate, then, that a return to a pre-cinematic era is required to introduce us to a truly innovative revelation in filmmaking...

Linda Sue Park’s Post-Newbery Award Life

‘Mamma Mia!’ Music Man

A Natural Master

The Buzz: Horsing Around with Asian LGTBQ Filmmakers

Tabla Beat Science Leaves No Stone Unturned


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