The Tattoo Dictionary by Trent Aitken-Smith; Ashley Tyson
Category: Tattoo/Body Modification
Discover the true meanings behind over 200 popular tattoos with this comprehensive book, illustrated with over 100 tattoo designs. From sailors' swallows and Mexican skulls to prisoners' barbed wire and intricate Maori patterns, tattoos have been used as a means of communication by cultures all over t ...Show more
The Language of Tattoos: 150 Symbols and What They Mean by Oliver Munden (Illustrator); Nick Schonberger
Category: Tattoo/Body Modification
This book uncovers the meanings behind over 150 tattoo symbols, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese and realistic.
Chinese Tattoo Art Traditional And Modern Styles by Fino Huang
Category: Tattoo/Body Modification
Text in English, French, Chinese German. This is the world's first comprehensive documentation of the art of tattooing in China and Taiwan. Its fascinating images exemplify the artful diversity of Chinese tattooing and its common motifs, which are largely inspired by ancient myths and legends. The meani ...Show more
Ink: The Not-Just-Skin-Deep Guide to Getting a Tattoo by Terisa Green
Category: Tattoo/Body Modification
For anyone who's considered joining the tribe of the tattooed. This fun, fact-filled, fascinating guide includes information on choosing the perfect tattoo, finding a tattoo artist, staying health-conscious, long-term effects, and much more.
The New Old School by Jakob Schultz
Category: Tattoo/Body Modification
This book focuses on the traditional (old school) style of tattooing and its ongoing impact on todays tattoo art. Over 300 stunning colour photos are combined with tattoo artists personal explanations of why they love to work in the traditional style, and the artistic challenges that it poses today. For ...Show more
Tattoo Darling by Angelique Houtkamp
Category: Tattoo/Body Modification
Angelique Houtkamp is the inspirational Dutch tattoo mademoiselle of the contemporary art world. This fascinating monograph happily traverses the nostalgic, eclectic and beautifully rendered artistic wonderland of Angelique with a strong focus on her fine-art practice. A true celebration of Angelique's ...Show more
Body Art by Nicholas Thomas
Category: Tattoo/Body Modification | Series: World of Art
This informed and accessible book explores the wide-ranging history of body art, from its expression of tribal affinities and cultural identity to its role in theatricality, criminality, and beautifying the body, as well as its influence on contemporary artists. Seven thematic chapters explore the extr ...Show more
Japanese Tattoos: History * Culture * Design by Brian Ashcraft
Category: Tattoo/Body Modification
Thinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo? Want to avoid a permanent mistake? Japanese Tattoos is an insider's look at the world of Japanese irezumi (tattoos). Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that ...Show more
The Tattoo Sourcebook by Andy Sloss
Category: Tattoo/Body Modification
Offers basic instruction on designing a tattoo and hundreds of images to help readers choose one that's right for them. This book provides health and safety tips for getting a tattoo, and information for creating the designs using body paints and mehndi for those who want to try out different looks befo ...Show more
Tattoo Bible by Birgit Krols
Category: Tattoo/Body Modification
Tectum's illustrated Bible series gets another welcome addition with this new volume fully dedicated to tattoos. We - men and women - have always tried to enhance our looks: just like jewellery, clothes, accessories, makeA ]up and haircuts, tattoos have been present since time immemorial. Today, tattooi ...Show more
Fantasy Tattoo Sourcebook: Over 500 Images for Body Decoration by No Author Provided
Category: Tattoo/Body Modification
Approaching the world of tattoo art from the perspective of design, this title 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, it also includes information for creating the designs ...Show more