Once considered part of the counterculture movement, tattooing is now undoubtedly a mainstream trend. Forty per cent of Americans between the ages of 26 and 40 have at least one tattoo, and these figures only go up in countries where inking has long been a part of the local culture. While tattoos have an ancient history beginning as talismans of protection, they are constantly evolving as skilled practitioners reinterpret traditional motifs and experiment with new ones, such as art brut and surrealist designs. With more than 1,000 illustrations from 125 of the most important artists working today, this book is the most comprehensive survey of tattooing ever published. Collected here are designs from around the globe that span a broad range of styles, including Japanese and East Asian iconography, classic Americana, tribal blackwork, biomech, black-and-gray portraiture, photorealism, and modernism. Featuring the work of tattoo legends alongside pieces by pioneering artists who are pushing the limits of the medium, this visually arresting survey is the essential reference work for anyone interested in this exploding art form.
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Marisa Kakoulas is the author of Black Tattoo Art and Black and Grey Tattoo, and has written about tattoos for publications such as Glamour, Inked, and Salon. Michael Kaplan is the author of three books and has written for publications that include Wired, Details, and the New York Times.
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By R. Stone
Format:Hardcover
Sorted by categories of tattoo styles, with brief biographies of the talented tattoo artists featured, this is an exceptional book full of beautifully shot photos. I strongly recommend it if you are looking to get some idea's for your next one.
By J. Lamb
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this one is ok for the money but its just another book full of people with their tattoos from around the world with a very brief bit about who did it and whateva, bored already. its a ten quid book, simple as
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rocking book!
24 Dec 2011
By Luz Aguirre
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If you love tattoos and the variety of art out there in the tattoo world, this book is a must-have! Amazing photography, great short histories behind the personal lives of famous tattoo artists all around the world. It's a perfect balance of pictures and reading, loved it.
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Great book!
5 Nov 2011
By William Clemo
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This book is a great end table book that shows pretty much all styles and gives a brief bio of artists who specialize in that style. Wonderful pictures and a the price fits into everyone's range for great books. I have books that I've paid more for that aren't as nice as this.
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By Michael Sulman
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This great book was a Christmas gift for our daughter-in-law. It's a wonderful reference work that she is very happy with.
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