This title takes the reader inside the shops and studios of ten well-known and experienced artists in both a 'how-to' book and photo-intensive guide to the world of tattoos. Detailed photo sequences follow each artist through a tattoo project, from initial design and idea, sketch, outline, and finally the finished colourful design, as the artist talks about their work, the project, process, techniques and their unique and personal design ideas.

With over 350 images, this book contains images from both old school and new school artists and their designs - colourful images of sacred hearts, black and grey representations of the massively popular Celtic knot. It is the perfect companion for any tattooist, from aspiring novice to experienced practitioner, and a useful reference for anyone looking for art needed to create the ultimate tattoo design.

Photographer/painters Ted Meyer and Anna Stump love tattooed bodies. "Exploding Tattoo" is an exciting new art book that catalogs their on-going project, and celebrates men and women with tattoos as the "New Art Collectors," who collect for their bodies rather than their walls. Meyer and Stump choose models with large-scale tattoos of various genres, from traditional to pop-inspired. The tattoo imagery is enlarged and painted on photo-backdrop paper and the model poses in front of the work. Each model inspires and influences how the backdrops are painted, resulting in stunning and colorful portraits. If you love tattoos, this book is one-of-a-kind. Includes an essay on the history of tattooing by Dr. Teri Sowell.

Illustrated with specific subcultural examples and interviews with subculture members, "Body Style" explores the subcultural body and its style within global culture. Analyzed, theorized, politicized, and sensationalized, the subcultural body functions as a framework where individuals build a sense of self and subcultural identity. Drawing on eleven years of research examining the intersections within specific urban subcultures including Urban Tribalists, Modern Primitives, Punks, Cybers, Industrials, Skates, among others, the book reveals the subculture body as a site for understanding subcultural identity, resistance, agency and fashion. Divided into three main sections on subcultural body history, subcultural body identity and subcultural body styles, this book will be of particular interest to students of dress and fashion as well as those studying subculture from sociology and cultural studies perspectives.

A profusely illustrated tour of the art, history, and folkways of tattooed women is now in paperback. Even after decades of feminist progress, the practice of tattooing remains controversial. "Bodies of Subversion" traces the history of women and tattoo in Western society from the early 1880s to today. 200 b&w photos.

Sean Hobden was the youngest member of the Old Timers Tattoo Club when it was formed in 1989. He was privileged to hear the stories of the last of the old time character showmen tattooists when tattooing was still a part of the underworld and hadn't yet gone mainstream and become popularised. Now you can hear the stories of the legends of tattooing from the last century that were told to the author first hand. Read how street shop walk in tattooists dealt with the many drunks and long queues. Humorous accounts and anecdotes of Ron Ackers, Painless Jeff, Cockney Paul, Benn Gun, Barry Louvaine, Charlie bell, Jock of Kings Cross and many more. Many old time trade secrets such as "Three waying" and the "Vanity sink" are revealed, as they are no longer needed in modern tattooing. The book also covers old school politics and serves as a social history of the last part of the previous century. The book now has it's own website so that you can see photos of characters in the book please visit seanhobden.com "I found this book to be compulsive reading and incredibly hard to put down" Total Tattoo Magazine "I often find the best example of a good read is one that cannot be put down. I read this book in one night" Gladstone Magazine "Many of the stories are hilarious, full of dry wit and humour, blended with warmth and affection" Total Tattoo Magazine "A laugh a minute rollercoaster of tattoo madness.This is a book you need on your shelf" Tattoo Master Magazine

You can be an individual and have your own opinion on the way you like to dress or are like. If someone is different from you, accept them for who they are because it always comes back around to you. If someone is different, such as their race or handicap, maybe they have birth defects or have different parents than everyone else, or maybe they have tattoos and piercings. If they are different, it can be an interesting experience to get to know them. There are many different people in the world. If you are different and someone doesn't like you, don't worry and never let anyone bully you. Have confidence in yourself, that you are special, and don't let anyone make you feel bad. Being an individual means that you are different in a good way, and other people will appreciate you. Don't follow what other people like all the time. Have your own opinion, and maybe people will follow what you like. If not, it's good to be different, and it's fun to be creative. The world is your palette. You don't need Halloween to express yourself. You can express yourself any day of the year

This book contains 20+ years of professional Tattooing experience. This new volume contains Erick Alayon's three previous best selling tattooing books plus a whole lot more Most of Erick's famous (or infamous ) typos have been corrected Old info has been updated and new info has been added along with many additional explanations and insights. New topics include: photography, frame geometry, sterilization and more While no book on tattooing is truly complete, this book has to be the most comprehensive one to date The Complete Craft of Tattooing will be a great addition to your tattoo library

This pioneering 1933 survey approaches body art from a variety of angles, including artistic, semiotic, psychological, sociological, and cultural perspectives. One of the first studies to analyze the subconscious motivations and erotic implications behind tattooing, it examines overt and subliminal messages of romance, patriotism, and religious fervor. 27 illustrations.

The entire process of a handmade Bulldog Frame was photographed and is presented here along with a detailed explanation of every step. The process of building a Tattoo Machine Frame is not simple, but it's not entirely difficult either. I have no Machine Shop experience, and I have never received any Machine Shop training. If I can do it, so can you The instructions within this book offer two different tube vise options and two frame variations for 1" coils and 1 1/4" coils. All the tools you'll need are covered and I finally take all the mystery out of Frame Geometry, once and for all

Drawing on ethnographic case studies from Amazonia, Indonesia, Africa, Melanesia and Polynesia, this text shows how bodily presentation plays a fundamental role in contemporary identity politics in tension with encompassing national and global stereotypes, which may in turn both constrain and empower local traditions.

With over 400 angel tattoo designs, this book is probably the largest collection of angel tattoos you will ever find. From angel wings to baby angels and tribal angels, from fairy angels and cross angels to devil angels and cupids, all designs are very well represented in this book.

If you are looking to get a new angel tattoo, this book will help you find your dream design. If you are a tattoo professional, this book, and the other in the same collection, will make an excellent inspiration source for you and your customers.

With over 300 high quality skull tattoo designs, this book is probably the largest collection of skull tattoos you will ever find. Whether you've decided you want a new skull tattoo and are looking for ideas, or you're just a skull tattoo lover and want to see some great designs, this book won't disappoint. With so many skull designs to choose from, this book is suitable for anyone looking for skull tattoos.

From tribal skull designs to butterfly skulls, from flaming skulls to dragon and cartoon skulls and many other skull tattoo designs, this book has everything to make any tattoo lover happy.

If you're looking for skull tattoos, look no more - you've discovered the best skull tattoo resource you'll ever find.

Whether you are planning to get a new tattoo and are looking for tattoo ideas or you are just a tattoo lover and want to see some great cross tattoo designs, this book will not disappoint. With over 400 cross designs, this book is probably the most complete collection of cross tattoos you will ever find. From Celtic crosses to religious, Irish, tribal, ornamental and Gothic crosses, all are well represented in this book.

If you plan to get a new tattoo, make sure you first check the 430 cross designs from this book. Tattoos are permanent and hard to remove; do not take chances - make sure you choose the best design before going to see your tattoo artist.

Body Painting is a photo intense examination of the emerging art of painting bodies with non-toxic paints. From face painting children to the creation of painted "clothes" Doug Mitchel follows ten artists as they apply paint to skin. Each artist is represented by one chapter, each chapter follows a "paint job" from the initial concept to the application of the final details. Each design is different, but all are colorful and creative. With over 450 color photographs printed on 144 pages, this book documents the techniques and tools used by established artists. Application methods include the brush, airbrush and even markers. Each method has advantages and disadvantages, each has its place and each is covered in detail in this new book from Wolfgang Publications. In addition to the photo sequences with descriptive captions, each chapter includes an interview with the artist. Topics include the way in which the artist learned his or her trade, preferred tools and which paint they prefer to use. The discussion of paint choices includes airbrushed body make up, textile acrylics, liquid latex and markers from companies like Crayola. As pointed out in the captions and the interviews, each material has good points and bad, all are covered in Body Painting. The best teachers are the men and women who have already mastered the skill. Body Painting presents the accumulated wisdom and experience of ten "teachers" each of who has a lesson to share with the readers. With a wealth of photos Body Painting is both a colorful look at an emerging art form, and a very useful how-to book.

The Art and Science of Modern Tattooing is one of the most comprehensive reference manuals ever written on the craft of tattooing. This book loaded with tips, tricks and techniques that would take years to figure out on your own. Inside you will learn everything you need to know about tattoo machines, springs, coils, frames, and more Written for the beginner and professional alike. This book is destined to become and industry standard.

The Craft of Tattooing was written for the beginning student of Tattooing. This easy to use and comprehensive guide will show you everything you need to know to get started as a Tattoo Artist. Inside you will learn, How to set up and tune Tattoo Machines, equipment you will need to get started, how to get started, tips on outlining, shading and coloring, plus lots more Covers advice and technical information to help you get started toward a successful career