— By Cliff White
A staggering volume of thousands of examples of the celluloid acetate stencil, an essential tool in the history of tattooing. Mythical creatures, angels and devils, anchors and other nautical symbols, and more abound in stencil form, the classic tracing method that has only increased exponentially in popularity since the rough...
— By Alan Govenar
The colorful life and work of Stoney St. Clair, an American tattoo icon. In this updated edition of Stoney Knows How, the extraordinary life of Stoney St. Clair—circus performer turned tattoo artist—comes to life in photos, tattoo flash, and his own words, edited by writer and filmmaker Alan Govenar. Born...
— By Spider Webb
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...
— By Chad Knight
The most complete published tattoo flash assortment of ink master John Harden, with 700 beautiful, large-format tattoo flash images in full color. A collection of hand-painted tattoo flash by prolific artist “John Wesley Harden,” a one-time member of the notorious Outlaws Motorcycle Club. Harden’s hand-painted flash embodies tattoo imagery of the...
— By Radomir Fiksa
Nearly 650 images of tattoos and motifs from cultures of Africa, Asia, South and North America, and the Pacific. Tattoos have played an important role in human culture for thousands of years. Ideal for the tattoo artist, anthropologist, or tattoo fan, this visual lexicon covers tattoos from hundreds of different...
— By Mark Blackburn
Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Pacific Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga. The actual process and ceremonies involved in tattooing are described and illustrated with over 250 drawings and color illustrations of native people. Included are actual 19th century...
— By Britt Johansson
Inspirational examples of tattoo script and banner lettering in a wide range of styles. For both the experienced and aspiring tattoo artist, as well as creative tattoo customers, this book begins with traditional handwriting, then moves into more-complex script styles. Discover a range of banners for application on the chest...
— By Bob Baxter
It is said that Oregonians have more body art per capita than any state in the union. Bob Baxter and his wife, Mary Gardner, have carefully vetted and selected forty-four of the best shops out of hundreds in their home state in order to expand and improve their already vast...
— By Kate Hellenbrand
American tattoo master Sailor Jerry Collins of Hawaii is renowned for his exceptional tattoo designs that seamlessly blend the elegance of Asian motifs with the iconic imagery of American tattoos. Despite the widespread admiration for his work, the majority of Sailor Jerry’s creations have remained under the control of a...
— By Edited by Luisa Gnecchi Ruscone and Guido Guerzoni
Discover the rich, global history of Mediterranean tattooing in a stunning journey through artifacts, cultures, and styles that continue to inspire today’s tattoo artists. Modern tattooing gained widespread attention in the 18th century, when a British naval officer, Capt. James Cook, returned from Polynesia with “Prince Omai,” the first fully tattooed...