Body art & tattooing Books

High Voltage Tattoo is a graphic perspective on today's global tattoo culture by Kat Von D, star of The Learning Channel's L.A. Ink and one of the most talented and popular artists working today. Designed in a style that is reminiscent of a handmade Gothic journal with its red padded cover, ornate t...

A new edition of this iconic book includes new larger format and photographs rescanned from Marti Friedlander's originals. It is an indepth photographic study of the ancient art of moko.

The Tattoo Chronicles is an illustrated diary that offers an intimate look at a crucial year in the personal and professional life of Kat Von D, the charismatic, no-holds-barred tattooer and star of LA Ink. When Kat does a tattoo, she writes an entry about it in her journal, reflecting not only o...

A one-of-a-kind manual that covers everything piercers and piercees need to know about the process, from the woman who brought tongue-piercing into the mainstream. Piercing pioneer Elayne Angel shares her exhaustive knowledge of piercing history, terminology, tools, techniques, jewelry, and plac...

A lush sourcebook of nearly two thousand tattoo designs from artists around the world. From the editors of TattooFinder.com, it's a fantastic compendium for people who want to think before they ink! Whether you're tattoo-curious or tattoo-crazy, The Tattoo Sourcebook has everything you need to pick ...

By popular demand, Juxtapoz Tattoo 2 expands on a subject very dear to the inked hearts of its readers. Many featured artists came up at the beginning of Tattoo's modern renaissance at the end of the millenium, hungry for a new approach, but steeped nonetheless in the traditions of their craft. Whet...

This title includes a wide range of styles, all by renowned artists: angels, flowers, stars, zodiac signs and more. Tattoos are very popular and this book will help readers find the perfect one for them. These days, it seems like everybody - male, female, young and old - wants a tattoo. But choosing...

Mark Adams' renowned images document a great Polynesian art tradition. Samoan tattooing has flourished among Samoan migrants in New Zealand, stimulated major New Zealand artists, and inspired tattoo artists and communities worldwide. Through Adams' photography, Tatau tells the story of Sulu'ape ...

It is now estimated that as much as 10 percent of the population in the UK and USA carries a tattoo. The huge recent growth in tattoo culture has in turn led to an influx of new talented artists, advancements in pigments and refinement of the equipment used. This giant volume includes the very best ...

The art of the tattoo (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) Whether you're thinking of getting a tattoo or just want to see to what lengths others have gone in decorating their bodies, this is the book to check out. This special 25th anniversary edition of Tattoos explores the history of the ...

The facinating art of Maori moko or tattoo is illustrated in this pictoral introduction. From the times of Captain Cook, visitors of New Zealand have remarked on the fearsome appearance of tattooed warriors and women. The designs and techniques of traditional Maori tattoo are recorded here in drawin...

Are you looking for butterfly tattoos? If yes, you've come to the right place as this is the most complete collection of butterfly tattoo designs you'll ever find. With over 400 designs and quality color pictures, this book is the perfect solution for anyone looking for butterfly tattoos. If you wan...

An in-depth study of tattoo culture and contemporary tattoo history through fine art paintings. The Tattooed Portraits series started in 2005 with a handful of painting inspired by Shawn Barber's artist friends who were tattooed. It quickly developed into an obsession and a life-changing event for B...

This inspirational subject-based directory presents the very best in modern as well as traditional tattoo art, and will appeal to both seasoned tattoo enthusiasts and those wanting to acquire a tattoo but unsure of the creative possibilities. "Tattoo Art" features an extensive gallery of superlative...

Tattoo Art is a stunning survey of some of the most amazing tattoo work being done today. Over 140 photographs full of character, colour and attitude showcase the many styles and images with which people are marking their bodies, while a fascinating discussion of tattooing as cultural phenomenon and...

More and more people are getting tattoos these days. Whether these are complex traditional symbols or uniquely significant words, tattoos are an expression of the wearer's feelings and desires. As the tattoo profession grows, tattoo artists are perfecting their art, and attracting the attention of a...

This book showcases the most exciting and entertaining examples of street art from around the world, giving the background of the artists who created it and exploring the humor or political messages conveyed by this cutting-edge form of self-expression.

This large format book with clamshell box showcases more than 400 images of tattoos and tattooed people from all layers of society and all parts of the world, throughout time.

With almost 5000 years of history, tattoos have been updated, renewed and adapted at a much faster rate than other similar artistic expressions. Present in cultures and times as diverse as Ancient Egypt, 10th century Japan, Borneo and Java in the 18th century and of course, modern Western culture, ...

This is the latest collection from Lal Hardy, tattooist to the stars and editor of the hugely successful "Mammoth Book of Tattoos" and "Mammoth Book of Tattoo Art". "Tattoo Showcase" is arranged by themes, from animal tattoos and images of famous people, to tribal patterns, script and Day of the Dea...

The hit "Body Art" series is a celebration of tattooing and the evolving artform of body modification. Illustrated throughout with eye-popping color photos, and featuring interviews with the world's most famous artists and tattooists, this fourth volume will take you further under the skin of the sc...

Since the dawn of time, people have painted and embellished their skin in a variety of forms, techniques and styles. Today the centuries old art of tattooing has developed into an exciting, creative and powerful mode of self-expression. Not just a skin-deep body decoration, tattoos have become very ...

Patterns of the Past traces the history and practice of tattooing through the ancient oral traditions of the Cook Island people, as well as from reports of early Western visitors and rich archival material. The book looks at the current practices of contemporary Cook Island tattooists, what the tat...

Bigger. Badder. And more hardcore than ever. Following up the best-selling Tattoo Sourcebook, the editors of Tattoofinder.com return with a brand-new compendium of over 1,000 lush tattoo designs. Featuring classic tattoo designs, such as tribal, Celtic, and dragon, plus new categories, such as 'gee...

In the traditional Maori world the moko, or facial or body tattoo, was part of everyday life; everyone had some patterning on their skin. Men wore elaborate designs on their faces; women's were usually less complex but elegant, and both sexes had extensive body work. After almost dying out in the tw...

Tattoos are so far removed from their early days of tribal identification. These days they are so much more than marks of camaraderie or stamps of rebellion, tattoos are now mainstream expressions of art and personal style upon the individual's skin. Long gone are those early days of mystery and sec...

Tattoos are sexy, fashionable, and creative. This compendium features over 480 designs by the world's leading young graphic artists for tattoos that are new, different, and edgy.Little has appeared that explores fresh designs for tattoos by contemporary graphic artists and designers. "Tattoo Art & D...

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 ha...

Body Art 2 takes you deeper into the world of tattoos and body modification, and interviews many key players who've helped shape this ever-expanding scene, including the undisputed Queen of Ink, Kat Von D. Packed with eye-popping, uncensored photography, this is most definitely ADULTS ONLY!Author Bi...

The centuries-old art of tattooing has become one of the modern world's most exciting modes of self-expression. Fascinated by the ways body art reflects an individual's personality, MacNaughton set out to find people whose ornate tattoos tell a story. The result is a wonderfully dynamic collection o...

Body art meets popular science in this elegant, mind-blowing collection, written by renowned science writer Carl Zimmer. This fascinating book showcases hundreds of eye-catching tattoos that pay tribute to various scientific disciplines, from evolutionary biology and neuroscience to mathematics and ...

The seminal volume on body painting and adornment by the world's preeminent photographers of African culture. Following the international masterpiece Africa Adorned, Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have focused on the traditions of body painting spanning the vastly unique cultures of the African co...

This title includes over 700 full-colour photographs of the work of leading tattoo artists from all over the world, including: Horiyoshi III, Filip Leu, Louis Molloy, Hannah Aitchison, Jime Litwalk, Mike DeVries, Buena Vista Tattoo Club, Adam Collins, Face the Fact, Kore Flatmo, Jeff Gogue, Dan Gold...

Lavishly presented and illustrated, "Vintage Tattoos" explores the bold, colourful and enduringly popular designs that were perfected across two World Wars, explains their history, symbolism and social significance, and delves into the colourful lives of the era's most famous practitioners. The book...

There has always been a strong spiritual element to the practice of body art. Many traditional tribal tattoos had a cosmic connection, weaving early man into the fabric of the larger universe in an effort to evoke the protection and aid of the animal spirits. If you wish to express your faith - what...

A collection of tattoos made from the 1940s through to the 1970s, photographed in the 21st century across America, Europe and Australia. In a time of absolute freedom and endless variation in tattoo culture, these images stand out for their bold and simple aesthetic gestures. They are the point whic...

Tattooing is a very old and spiritually respected art form that has existed in many different cultures around the world. After many centuries of not being practiced in Europe, tattooing was re-introduced to the Western world through the inhabitants of the Pacific Ocean. Beginnning in the 16th centur...

In recent years, the "tattoo artist sketchbook" has become a valuable resource for great tattoo ideas and designs. Although Jim Watson's tattoo style is normally recognized for being bright and colorful, these sketches show the reader the drawing technique and sketching process of a tattoo artist. T...

Through the work of 20 of New Zealand's best tattoo artists and photography, this book presents some of the best examples of tattoo art in New Zealand, including traditional Maori and Polynesian designs.

With "One Million Tattoos: Designs to Create and Colour" you can print out unique combinations of original tattoo designs from the CD to colour and incorporate into your own artwork, or adapt and to take to a tattooist. Over a million combinations are possible! The discs easily accessible art is use...