- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Warner Books (15 Jan 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0446670014
- ISBN-13: 978-0446670012
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 341,097 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The most comprehensive book yet on this unique art form. Whether flaunted or hidden, sought as art or curiosity, the tatoo has left its mark on generations. From its beginnings as a pagan ornament to today's popular body art, this book takes an intriguing look at the world of tatoos. 150 photos.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The woman who wrote the book runs tattoo conventions, and this book seems to have sort of the tone of a convention. It reads like a long conversation with an enthusiast. Interesting people stories, but personally I was looking for more pictures.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
i would only recommend this book to people who know nothing at all about tattooing. i would have rather named this book "tattooing for dummies". if you're new to the tattooing community this book will definitely provide you with useful information, otherwise it just wont do much for you. too many generalizations, i feel. the language used is very much aimed at an american audience.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent book, well researched, and provides information on tattoos and their history that you can't find anywhere else, or at least anything else I have read and tried to research. She is very intelligent and knowledgeable on the tattoo industry, and that is why her book is so well written. She also has a tattoo or two, herself. She hosts numerous tattoo shows and conferences with well known tattoo artists. One was recently held at NYC's Seaport Museum for several weeks. I happened to be on an airplane to Toronto a few years ago, and by stroke of luck, sat next to this young woman.
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I was hoping for a great deal more illustration but it was not to be. The book was informantive but lacked any drive/flair to inspire me to consider having a tattoo or to sketch my... Read more
Published 22 months ago by M. W. Hogg
Excellent Book!
I am a tattoo artist and this was, without a doubt, the most comprehensive book I have ever read regarding the history of tattooing. Read more
Published on 5 April 1999
Intriguing look at those who get and give tattoos
I found this book to be very interesting for anyone fascinated by the beautiful art of tattoo or for those just curious about them This book can change how you perceive tattoos. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 1999
fantastic, insightful and up to date
This book was fantastic. I am really interested in tatoo art and this book provided alot of insight and information into the world of tatoo art. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 1998
A must read for anyone!
I have never given any thought about getting a tattoo, until recently. I got the bug when a freind reveiled her tattoo to me. Read more
Published on 23 April 1998
The one book to read if you're considering getting a tattoo.
I'd been thinking about getting a tattoo for ten years and still hadn't gotten up the nerve to do it. Read more
Published on 6 Dec 1997
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