Art, Architecture & Photography - tattoo

Tattoos have gone from badges of rebellion to fashion statements fully absorbed into mainstream culture. They are enjoying a renaissance, with graphic designers and artists creating specialty tattoos for a growing audience, unleashing a revival of interest in the bawdy vintage tattoo. Old school tattoos are being rediscovered (sometimes ironically, sometimes not) by a new generation. Originally embraced by rebels, sailors, and gangsters, these tattoos - broken hearts, naked girls, floral motifs, and maritime emblems - are now sh... read more

This title contains 3 volumes in slipcase. This text is in English, Spanish & German. "Black & Grey Tattoo" is a mammoth work. Comprising over a thousand pages, it is one of the largest - if not the largest - tattoo book ever published! Its three large-format volumes are contained inside a lavish and sturdy hardcover box. The set explores a monochrome art form through a kaleidoscope of the most widely diverse interpretations and craftsmanly techniques, performed by tattoo artists from all parts of the world. This tattoo tome explor... read more

From best-selling artist, author, and designer Lora Irish comes the "Great Book of Tattoo Designs", an appealing and high-quality collection of over 200 original tattoo designs. Featuring an extensive variety of popular subjects including fantasy, Celtic, pagan, floral, gothic, and mythical, this book provides any artist or individual searching for the right tattoo with an unlimited resource of designs. Each pattern can be used individually, in combination with others in the book, or as inspiration for creating more original design... read more

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.

These beautiful tribal tattoos are rooted in historic and cultural sources. It includes high quality patterns from a renowned artist and bestselling author. Each design is accompanied by the meaning associated with it. In years past, our ancestors wore tattoos to mark a family achievement, to memorialise special occasions like marriage and child birth, to identify tribe members, to protect against enemies and misfortune and to celebrate victory in battle. Today, men and women wear tattoos to reflect their individuality. These new t... read more

Tattoos have moved into the mainstream and are continuing to grow in popularity. For people contemplating getting a tattoo, however, the choice of images can be overwhelming. THE TATTOO ENCYCLOPEDIA provides a comprehensive and informative exploration of the colourful world of tattoos. It presents precise descriptions of both common and unusual symbols and sheds light on their historic, religious and cultural significance. Organised in a convenient A-Z format, cross-referenced, indexed and illustrated with 300 pieces of authenti... read more

The second book in an ongoing series from the West Coast art and culture magazine, "Juxtapoz Tattoo" focuses on a subject very dear to the inked hearts of it's readers. Most of the features artists came up at the beginning of "Tattoo's" modern renaissance in the mid 1990's, hungry for a new approach, but steeped none-the-less in the traditions of their craft. Whether these gifted tattooists are creating a modern twist on a classic archetype, or pushing the boundaries of the future primitives aesthetic, innovation is the common goal... read more

"Juxtapoz Art and Culture" magazine was established by California artist Robert Williams in 1994 to document an exploding art movement emanating largely from the West Coast. In the intervening years, this movement has gone global and "Juxtapoz" has rebranded and reimagined itself to better represent a generation of artists intent on working outside the art establishment. In this first volume "Illustration", artists such as Mode 2, KozynDan, Mike Giant, James Jean, Evan Hecox, Grotesk, Alex Pardee and Morning Breath are briefly prof... read more

Tattoos have gone from badges of rebellion to fashion statements fully absorbed into mainstream culture. They are enjoying a renaissance, with graphic designers and artists creating specialty tattoos for a growing audience, unleashing a revival of interest in the bawdy vintage tattoo. Old school tattoos are being rediscovered (sometimes ironically, sometimes not) by a new generation. Originally embraced by rebels, sailors, and gangsters, these tattoos--broken hearts, naked girls, floral motifs, and maritime emblems--are now showing... read more

DoP March 2009, UK This collection covers all styles of tattoos from bold tribal pieced, Chinese characters, and hieroglyphs to delicate air-brushed designs. Included are striking images of tattoos ranging from all-over 'body suits' to individual motifs. Lal Hardy is the progrietor of legendary New Wave Tattoo in London, which he has operated since 1979. He has been tattooist to a roll-call of rock stars and movie actors.

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. It is, in fact, the ultimate act of communication through self-expression upon your flesh.

Approaching the fascinating world of tattoo art from the perspective of design, "The Tattoo Sourcebook" offers basic instruction on designing a tattoo and hundreds of images to help you choose one that's right for you. Along with health and safety tips for getting a tattoo, there is also information for creating the designs using body paints and mehndi for those who want to try out different looks before choosing a permanent image. Six chapters follow, organized by theme, from intricate Celtic knotwork patterns and beautiful floral... read more

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, Good Times, Barba Kari, Cecil Porter, Sarah Schor, Bob Tyrrell, Motomichi Nakamura, Holy Cow and Mick from Zurich. As jam-packed with the very best in tattoo art as the bestselling first volume, "The Mammoth Book of Tattoos", this is a... read more

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 tattoos mean and what techniques and instruments are traditionally used. More than 250 colour and black and white images included.

Ornamental type is one of the core tools at graphic designers' disposal: being practical and decorative at the same time, it is the essential resource for enhancing text. Apart from being pleasing to the eye, decorated type can focus attention where needed, making text more easy to read. FANCY ALPHABETS is a completely revised and improved version of an earlier Pepin Press volume, now with CD-ROM containing all the characters in high resolution. The book and CD-ROM are designed for use by professionals and amateurs alike.

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 twentieth century, Maori skin art is now experiencing a powerful revival, with many young urban Maori displaying the moko as a spectacular gesture of ethnic pride and identity. This hugely popular and magnificently illustrated book, compil... read more