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On the November 27th episode of the reality show LA Ink, Kat Von D will talk about High Voltage Tattoo. The content of the story lets viewers learn about Kat's process in putting the book together, and while she talks viewers will see insert shots of some of the pages of the proof of the book. http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/realtime/laink/ --LA Ink<br /><br />Beautifully presented and wonderfully designed, with great photography on practically every page you flick through ... a book that will appeal to a cross section of tattoo fans. --Skin Deep Magazine, Issue 170<br /><br />At 26 Kat von D is already a tattoo icon. -Special feature and competition to win signed copies of the book. --Metal Hammer, March/April 2009
Beautifully presented and wonderfully designed, with great photography on practically every page you flick through ... a book that will appeal to a cross section of tattoo fans. --Skin Deep Magazine, Issue 170
At 26 Kat von D is already a tattoo icon. -Special feature and competition to win signed copies of the book. --Metal Hammer, March/April 2009
Beautifully presented and wonderfully designed, with great photography on practically every page you flick through ... a book that will appeal to a cross section of tattoo fans. --Skin Deep Magazine, Issue 170
At 26 Kat von D is already a tattoo icon. -Special feature and competition to win signed copies of the book. --Metal Hammer, March/April 2009
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The charismatic Kat Von D, the star of LA Ink, opens the door to the world of contemporary tattooing, the way only a true insider can. The book will be targeted to the tattoo audience, particularly the younger demographic that actively gets tattoos. It will include Kat's story, what inspires her, information about her show and her shop, her sketches, and her personal tattoos (she's a walking tattoo). The thrust of the book is on her point of view on tattooing now: the work she finds inspirational, past and present; great tattoo artists, from a classic artist like Sailor Jerry to people she admires who are working around the world.The book will feature the work of and profiles of/interviews with a range of contemporary tattoo artists. It will also include lots of profiles of /interviews with people who have interesting tattoos and all the stories behind them, which is a very intriguing aspect of her show. The book will have a strong voyeuristic, human interest factor along with a wealth of great line art and photography, which is being shot for the book by Lionel Deloy. Finally, the book will include humourous visual thematic portfolios of Kat's work and aspects of tattooing she finds compelling. The examples include: Kat's portrait tattoos (for which she is famous); great work in typography, back pieces, memorials, body suits, and more.
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Back Cover
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
When you first unwrap this book you will see what I mean. The cover is soft and pillowy, the pictures are vibrant and just POP from the page, and even the fonts used are beautiful.
This book goes through not only Kat's life and tattoos (and clears up what really happened on Miami Ink) but also her clients, friends, other artists - all with fantastic quality tattoo pics.
Don't just think this is a book for tattoo lovers, it's a book for anyone who loves visual arts.
I am really glad I got this.
This book goes through not only Kat's life and tattoos (and clears up what really happened on Miami Ink) but also her clients, friends, other artists - all with fantastic quality tattoo pics.
Don't just think this is a book for tattoo lovers, it's a book for anyone who loves visual arts.
I am really glad I got this.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book was set up in a simple, easy to read format with great photos and sketches. It delves only into the surface and the life of Kat VonD (do not expect any revallations in here though) It is not much more than has been profiled on the Tv show(s) and her my space profile.
The stories of her clients, and the tattoos they have had done are fun to read about. Some of the quirky things that were also amusing and interesting were the bits on her top songs, what insprires her and who has influenced her.
A nice touch with the inclusions of some of the artists you have seen profiled on either Miami ink or La ink. Shawn Barber, the artist who painted Kat as well as Michael Hussar and his gothic paintings are two of my personal fave's.
High Voltage and it's "B" team are too briefly covered and really it would have been nice to see more on them as well as her relationships with Corey Millar, Hannah Aitchison, and Kim Saigh. I do think the addition of the Around the world artists was a nice touch for those looking for a reputable tattoo artist that may be closer and more available to do a stellar tattoo.
Overall. this is is an interestng book that would suit a fan of Kat Von D, a coffee table and or for those who want great photos of tattoos that Kat has, and has done.
The stories of her clients, and the tattoos they have had done are fun to read about. Some of the quirky things that were also amusing and interesting were the bits on her top songs, what insprires her and who has influenced her.
A nice touch with the inclusions of some of the artists you have seen profiled on either Miami ink or La ink. Shawn Barber, the artist who painted Kat as well as Michael Hussar and his gothic paintings are two of my personal fave's.
High Voltage and it's "B" team are too briefly covered and really it would have been nice to see more on them as well as her relationships with Corey Millar, Hannah Aitchison, and Kim Saigh. I do think the addition of the Around the world artists was a nice touch for those looking for a reputable tattoo artist that may be closer and more available to do a stellar tattoo.
Overall. this is is an interestng book that would suit a fan of Kat Von D, a coffee table and or for those who want great photos of tattoos that Kat has, and has done.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I ordered this book as i am a fan of Kat Von D and LA Ink. Not only is this book a look into Kat's life and how she got where she is today but it shows you the journey that some of her clients have undergone.
This is an amazing book by an amazing tattoo artist, well worth the purchase.
This is an amazing book by an amazing tattoo artist, well worth the purchase.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
cool book
this is a really cool book, it has lots of pictures of tattoos and bits about the lovely Kat and her family. a must if you are a Kat Von D fan
Published 1 month ago by pixie28
great gift
lovely book, great photographs & wonderfull art work.
great gift for anyone with i love for the tattooing world or an intrested
in the lovely Kat Von D.
great gift for anyone with i love for the tattooing world or an intrested
in the lovely Kat Von D.
Published 3 months ago by amy
gorgeous book
beautful glossy paged book, with in depth journal entries and photographs, it is a very good book for anyone interested in the world of tattooing, or just a fan of Kat
Published 4 months ago by helz89
High voltage
I bought this for a tattoo mad friend and had a quick look thru before I gave it to her. It is a fantasti book, photographs are lovely and the writing that goes with each picture... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mrs. Sally-anne Grayley
Very nice book
Full of interesting stories and great images, this is a great book for tattoo lovers.
Full or inspiration for future tattoo work :)
Full or inspiration for future tattoo work :)
Published 6 months ago by Kirsty
Book
Not really my sort of thing but bought on behalf of my son for a present. Seemed good quality book and arrived quickly from supplier
Published 7 months ago by Julie
Kat Von D
really pleased the binding is so plush ,and it's a story of how and why the designs are as they are a great insight to Kat's work and other artists working with her , with a lot... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. S. Coniff
Great for Fans of LA Ink
This is a brilliant book, Kat shows you all her tattoo's, why she got them and who she has tattooed. She also talks about her family and love life, it's an interesting book!
Published 12 months ago by Ben Booth
attractive book of an attractive woman
Visual-wise, the book is awesome. Content-wise, well it's all about Kat von D. If you're not a fan of her's then don't buy it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Riz
Very good
I really like this book. The pictures are beautiful and it is well written. I hope she writes another book!
Published 13 months ago by H. M. Van Dijck
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