Body art & tattooing books

The most up-to-date comprehensive guide for body art enthusiasts  Read More >>

One of the biggest challenges currently facing tattoo artists is to effectively tattoo dark skin. This book introduces...  Read More >>

A complete reference guide for body artists, illustrating the essentialtechniques of tattoo art and providing stylish...  Read More >>

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Takes readers into the shop of twelve tattoo artists, including Brandon Bond, Amanda Wachob, Shannon Schober, Nate...  Read More >>

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How far will people go to decorate their bodies? This dazzling array of tattoos provides 200 high-quality illustrations...  Read More >>

Fire-breathing dragons. Elegant floral bands. Exquisitely detailed Mehndi designs. This collection of 125 beautiful...  Read More >>

This 1925 survey offers one of the most complete histories of world tattoo practices. It features 80 images from...  Read More >>

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At the age of ten, Don Ed Hardy recognized the unique force of tattoo art. Growing up in the center of 1950s and...  Read More >>

This collection covers all styles of tattoos from bold tribal pieces, Chines characters, and hieroglyphs to delicate...  Read More >>

Presents knowledge of piercing history, terminology, tools, techniques, jewelery, and placements. This book debunks...  Read More >>

This book offers a magnificent collection of images created by photographer Art Ketchum, featuring the body painting...  Read More >>

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Features the work of and profiles of/interviews with a range of contemporary tattoo artists. This book includes...  Read More >>

Tattoos have gone from badges of rebellion to fashion statements fully absorbed into mainstream culture. They are...  Read More >>

Traditional American tattooing has a rich, extensive heritage. Often underappreciated, it represents a true folk...  Read More >>

Riding a wave of popularity these days, tattoos have been around for thousands of years. Evidence exists that in...  Read More >>

A unique and stimulating book on the elusive and secretive Chinese world of permanent body illustration.  Read More >>

Originally published in 1989, this ground-breaking ethnographic exploration of tattooing and the art world surrounding...  Read More >>

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This expansive book presents 97 international tattoo artists and their best work in words and images. Organised...  Read More >>

Documenting over 3,000 tattoo drawings, this title describes the motifs that represent the uncensored lives of Russian...  Read More >>