Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

This is an indispensable guidebook to ancient spiritual wisdom from a former-life Native American and Spirit Guidance Perspective. it will raise your conscious awareness and help you understand the necessity for humanity to wake-up and make a choice, now. In this breathtaking book you will learn about: * What happens a fter death * Your soul contract and the 3 levels of life purpose * How the 3 leaf clover explains our connection to the Creator---You'll be surpised * 4 ways to make your prayers heard * The 10 "need-to-know" spiritual expansions of the Ten Commandments * How to gain balance, harmony and joy, PLUS much, much more

Enter a visual smorgasbord of tattoo imagery. Hundreds of photographs, thousands of tattoos. This incredible assembly of historic tattoo images dates back to the invention of the camera and follows the art form's progression through the 1970s. Here is a celebration of tattoo and people who enjoy the art form. The images document tattoo designs varying from testaments of love and military badges, religious imagery, and tribal markings. Shown are circus performers who exhibit neck-to-toe art; Navy boys who proudly sport new sets of sails, and men and women who show off lifetime collections. Here, too, are the daring young women who defied convention by tattooing and piercing their bodies during the early 1960s and '70s.

This classic book will turn heads turn. Images of over a hundred heavily tattooed people from the early decades of the 20th century show proud carnival and circus performers, sailors, entertainers, and who knows, the girl next door? The Introduction is by Marcia Tucker, Curator at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, and the author provided material for the 1999 New York Natural History Museum's Body Art exhibition that confirmed tattoos as just one type of body decoration found worldwide. Here is an excellent opportunity for today's tattoo enthusiasts to see how the earlier generations did it.

Here's a chance to ogle the women who paved the way, tattooing themselves and baring their chests when the "good girls" were wearing poodle skirts and heading off to sock hops. Imagine your grandma like this! These women lived counter-culture lives. This book exposes a culture that, even in 1982 when it was first released, was totally shocking. Now it returns as a tribute to the pioneers, the visionaries who saw their bodies as works of art, and were brave enough to share them with the rest of us.

Over 270 images of peaceful angels, bearers of good news, are presented. Well-known tattoo artist Spider Webb throws wide the doors of the American Tattoo Museum to offer impressive and surprising examples of angel tattoo imagery. Angelic women, men, children, and cherubs provide readers with heavenly inspiration. The images are presented as black and white line drawings and are rendered in color, making them beautiful and instructive for fellow tattoo artists and admirers. One sees both the inspiration of classical artists, and the creative twist and flare for which this tattoo artist is well known. Also included is an interview with Dr. Anton Roseletti exploring views on angels. This book will be a welcome addition to the libraries of tattoo artists, wearers, and admirers alike.

A classic reborn, here is a book that opened new territory in 1979, revealing the bodies of those who patronized underground artists. The bodies of these tattooed men and women stand in testament to an ancient art, long forbidden in the West. This is a celebration of tattoo art, the artists, and the bold canvases who dance across these pages with unabashed joy in their beautifully adorned flesh. It is the story of the fight to legalize and legitimize an art undeniably beautiful in design, bold in color, and stamped indelibly upon God's own earthly temple.

Enjoy this dynamic collection of tattoo imagery. Over 500 vintage photographs display hundreds of people decorated with thousands of tattoos. This historic tattoo art dates from the 1800s through the 1980s and includes images of love, military, religious, exotic, parlor, and tribal markings. Sailor boys, circus performers, and lovely daring women are among those who celebrate tattoo art by showing off their collections.

Innovative artist Spider Webb has brought the traditional art of tattooing into the modern age, elevating the primitive or folk art iconography into modern art with startling interpretations. 400 color and black and white tattoo flash, in two volumes, feature dragons and other mythological beasts, skulls, eagles, beautiful women, hearts, daggers, serpents, and tigers of the natural and supernatural worlds. Many tattoos may be seen as social and political commentary as well. Here is an opportunity to review a prolific artist's work that people from around the globe have been happy to bear as permanent expressions of their inner lives. This book will be treasured by all who enjoy tattoo art.

The artwork of Spider Webb explodes across these pages with bold strokes and bright flashes. Here are eighty dragons you have never seen before. Well known for his tattoo imagery, Spider takes the dragon myths of many cultures and gives them a modern twist that resonates with twenty-first century viewers. Believed to symbolize impending doom to some and great good fortune to others, Spider's dragons, captured in lead, ink, acrylic, and mixed media, leap forth, from whimsical and unusual to sexual and frightening. Be stimulated and inspired by his original interpretations.

Hundreds of beautifully rendered butterflies by artist Spider Webb parade endless color and pattern variations in this portfolio of artistic inspirations. Both tattoo artists and graphic designers will find inspiration in these perforated pages, each a signed work of art, that you can remove and hang on the wall.

Innovative artist Spider Webb has brought the traditional art of tattooing into the modern age, elevating the primitive or folk art iconography into modern art with startling interpretations. 400 color and black and white tattoo flash, in two volumes, feature dragons and other mythological beasts, skulls, eagles, beautiful women, hearts, daggers, serpents, and tigers of the natural and supernatural worlds. Many tattoos may be seen as social and political commentary as well. Here is an opportunity to review a prolific artist's work that people from around the globe have been happy to bear as permanent expressions of their inner lives. This book will be treasured by all who enjoy tattoo art.

Hundreds of anchors, exotic dancers, angry daggers, and patriotic decorations are shown that adorned the flesh of veterans returning from the world wars. This collection of historic flash boards is a tribute to those who served their countries; a sentimental look at body art available in the early 20th Century; and an exciting examination of bold designs that have stood the test of time. This book invites you to peruse an exhibition wartime art from the turn of the century through World War II; art that is enjoying increasing popularity on today's young crop of skin canvas. Perforated pages allow you to remove pages and hang them on the wall of your studio.

Dragons have inspired fantasy, fear, and heroism. Re-known tattoo artist Spider Webb has been tracing their images in ink and oil, on skin and parchment, for decades, and here gathers the best of his imagery for an inspiring look at the mythical realms of this fantastic creature. Dragons lend their forms to colorful, swirling artwork, playfully and sometimes provocatively displayed to inspire graphic artist, ink jockeys, and fans of the fantastic.

Advances in software, auction-based media, analytics, and big data have made it possible for the average marketer to compete with marketers with 100 times the spending power. Taking Down Goliath profiles the ways in which digital marketing can level the playing field, if you know how to use it.

Six-volume collection of animations based on the Marvel Comics characters. In 'Astonishing X-Men: Gifted', Dr. Kavita Rao (voice of Eva Christensen) appears to have found a cure for the mutants - Wolverine (Marc Thompson), Cyclops (Gregory Abbey), Beast (Mike Pollock), Kitty Pryde (Eileen Stevens) and Emma Frost (Erica Schroeder). They are reluctant to receive the treatment, however, especially when the arrival of an extraterrestrial foe threatens humankind. In 'Astonishing X-Men: Dangerous', after a member of the Xavier Institute dies, it becomes apparent that an enemy, who is intent on destroying the mutants once and for all, is operating from the inside. A shocking secret is revealed and the X-Men find themselves fighting for their survival. 'Iron Man: Extremis' follows billionaire Tony Stark (Jason Griffith) and his superhero alter ego Iron Man. Mallen (Ted Lewis), a soldier intent on seeking revenge for the death of his family, gets hold of an experimental military serum known as Extremis. After being injected with the drug, Mallen acquires extraordinary powers that even Iron Man can't defeat. Now critically wounded after battling the vengeful villain, Stark has no choice but to use Extremis himself in order to save the day. In 'Black Panther', after his father King T'Chaka (Jonathan Adams) is killed at the hands of the villainous Ulysses Klaw (Stephen Stanton), African King T'Challa aka the Black Panther (Djimon Hounsou) becomes the new ruler of his country Wakanda, home to the valuable mineral vibranium. Klaw assembles an almighty army with which to invade Wakanda, meaning the Black Panther will have to push his powers to the limit if he is to save his country and people from harm. In 'Spider-Woman: A.G.E.N.T. of Sword', recruited by Abigail Brand (Stephanie K. Thomas) to join S.W.O.R.D., an agency which fights terrorism and threats from extraterrestrial beings, Jessica Drew aka Spider-Woman (Nicolette Reed) uses her powers to find and destroy shape-shifting aliens known as the Skrulls. 'Thor and Loki: Blood Brothers' follows the villainous Loki (David Blair) and his superhero adoptive brother Thor (Daniel Thorn). After becoming the new king of the mystical realm Asgard, Loki is soon faced with the reality of ruling over his land. Told from Loki's point of view, the story explores how he and his brother became enemies.

Hundreds of historic and colorful tattoo designs are presented--many to a sheet--to be separated from the book and hung up for frequent reference. The classic designs include patriotic, nostalgic, floral, bird, animal, romantic, military, religious, humorous, naughty, and beautiful images from throughout the twentieth century. Artists will want these for inspiration and graphic historians for authenticity. They reflect a counter culture that has strong impact on society today.

Explore how dot drawing can bring new style to your work, from lettering to nature subjects, and everything in between. Also known as "stippling," the dot-drawing technique is similar stylistically to pointillism. With the instructions and projects in Dot Drawing, you will create pictures consisting of patterns of dots that are shaded in intensity and placement to give lifelike shape, form, and depth. Artists specializing in all styles can benefit from dot drawing, since-although the name sounds so simple-the technique requires a solid knowledge and understanding of the balance between positive and negative space. Start by learning about the best materials and techniques, including dos and don'ts. Make your dot drawings more realistic by understanding light, controlling your pen, and blending. Then, guided photos lead you through projects step by step. There are 10 projects to explore and play with in each of 4 categories: lettering, natural motifs, illustration, and tattoo art.