Body art and tattoos Books
Quarto Publishing PLC The Language of Tattoos
Book SynopsisThis book uncovers the meanings behind over 130 tattoo symbols, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese and realistic.Trade Review“Lavish illustrations make it a great resource for anyone contemplating some new body ink, or who is curious about tattoo history and the meaning behind the hearts, devils, and animals snaking over the communal epidermis...The Language of Tattoos is an entertaining field guide to the expanding tattoo tapestry that surrounds us.” * Foreword Reviews *"FIVE STARS. Regardless of the reader’s initial preference about tattoos, reading The Language of Tattoos might change some minds or at least serve as a beacon of knowledge." * Manhattan Book Review *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Love Chapter 2 Faith and Spirituality Chapter 3 Protection and Guidance Chapter 4 Transformation Chapter 5 Luck Chapter 6 Strength Chapter 7 Desire Chapter 8 Resilience Chapter 9 Loss, Memory and Transience Index
£15.30
Thames & Hudson Ltd The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering
Book SynopsisThe Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is a visually led, comprehensive guide to designing and realizing hand-drawn letterforms in the most widely used contemporary tattoo styles. Each chapter constitutes an accessible overview to these key tattoo styles, including an account of the history, complexities and relevant sub-styles, interviews spotlighting leading practitioners, galleries of exemplary artists' work, sketches, sketchbooks, finished designs and detailed how-to-design guides to allow readers to truly understand each style. More than a step-by-step, technical handbook for professional and practising tattoo artists, The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is also an informative introduction to both understanding tattoo styles, their history and context, and learning from them to inform other graphic arts. Touching on the role of lettering in tattooing, as well as considering the components of typographic tattoos, it offers an insight into how tattoo art intersects with other areas of design practice, including sign-making, furniture painting and scrimshaw. Combining great book design with the inimitable expertise of a master tattoo artist, The Graphic Art of Tattoo Lettering is the ultimate guide for all with an interest or involvement in tattoo art, typography and calligraphy, and graphic design.Table of ContentsForeword • Traditional • West Coast • Fancy Script • Calligraphic • New School
£16.99
Thames & Hudson Ltd The World Atlas of Tattoo
Book SynopsisShowcases the work of the top tattoo artists around the globe.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Europe • North America • Central and South America • East, South, Central and Southeast Asia • Pacific Islands and Australia • Sub-Saharan Africa • Middle East and North Africa
£21.25
Taschen GmbH TATTOO. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher’s Private
Book SynopsisOne part history book, one part art book, and one part fascinating memoir, this book is an overview of more than two centuries of tattoo history intermixed with an intimate look at the lives of tattoo artists, and the personal struggles and triumphs, occupational hazards, and artistic courage that have defined so much of this history. For the last forty years, Henk Schiffmacher has poured his heart and soul into his collection, amassing tattoo drawings, designs, photographs, and artifacts from around the world. Each of the book’s five chapters features many never-before-seen highlights from this collection and includes lithographs, etchings, tattooing instruments, paintings, photographs, posters, shop signs, original drawings, and tattoo designs known in the business as flash, among them extremely rare vintage flash sheets from major players in early Western tattooing. The vastness and variety of tattooing around the world is chronicled in the book’s 700+ images, including the indigenous tattooing of the Māori and South Pacific islanders, the ancient traditions of Asia, and the origins of old-school Western tattooing in Europe and the United States. The book also features a dozen original illustrations by Schiffmacher in his inimitable style, as well as a personal introduction describing Schiffmacher’s own journey as both an artist and a collector that has shaped his view of the art’s journey from the underground to the mainstream. Schiffmacher brings a fascinating perspective to tattoo history through his personal reflections and wild tales of adventure. In this book, we learn not only about the history of tattooing, but also about the adventures behind the making of one of the largest tattoo collections in the world, by a self-taught tattoo artist in love with the art and its innovators.Trade Review“A combination of a history book, art book, and memoir in one.” * mymodernmet.com *“Meticulously documents the modern history of tattooing around the world.” * vice.com *“A priceless mine of gold and ink.” * liberation.fr *“Explore 200 years of tattoo history.” * smithsonianmag.com *“Henk Schiffmacher once again collaborates with editor TASCHEN for the greatest pleasure of tattoo lovers. The new book – a monster of 5,5kg and 440 pages illustrated with 700 images – this time focuses on the massive collection Henk brought together over 40 years of passion and dedication to the mother of all arts: Tattoo.” * atctattoo.com *“A fascinating perspective to tattoo history.” * independent.co.uk *“…an impressive, exhaustive tour through the history of tattooing.” * vice.com *“A piece for true lovers of tattooing.” * hypebeast.com *“This book is so badass, loaded with fantastic shit from the history of tattooing that I’ve collected over 40 years. There’s a lot of stuff in it that’s never been seen before. This has been a serious labor of love.” * Henk Schiffmacher *
£118.75
FUEL Publishing Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume I
Book SynopsisThe first installment of the tattoo collection that became a publishing phenomenonOccasionally a book is published that reveals a subculture you never dreamt existed. More rarely, that book goes on to become a phenomenon of its own. The 2004 publication of the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia was such a phenomenon, spawning two further volumes and alerting a fascinated readership worldwide to the extraordinary and hermetic world of Russian criminal tattoos (David Cronenberg, for example, made regular use of the Encyclopaedia during the making of his 2007 movie Eastern Promises). Now, Fuel has reprinted volume one of this bestselling series, whose first edition already fetches considerable sums online. The photographs, drawings and texts published in this book are part of a collection of more than 3,000 tattoos accumulated over a lifetime by a prison attendant named Danzig Baldaev. Tattoos were his gateway into a secret world in which he acted as ethnogr
£21.21
FUEL Publishing Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia Volume III
Book SynopsisDocumenting over 3,000 tattoo drawings, this title describes the motifs that represent the uncensored lives of Russian criminal classes, ranging from violence and pornography to politics and alcohol.
£19.12
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Modern Masters of Tattooing
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£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Stoney Knows How
Book SynopsisUpdated edition with new photos and text exploring the extraordinary life of Stoney St. Clair, circus performer turned tattoo artist!.
£55.88
Orion Publishing Co The Tattoo Sticker Book
Book SynopsisPacked with 150 beautifully illustrated stickers, this book celebrates the art of the tattoo. The designs range from the traditional to the contemporary, covering all the key styles and motifs. Discover hearts, sailors, pin-ups, skulls, roses, swallows as well as new and surprising compositions, all in the Munden Brothers'' signature style. Complemented by fascinating text by Nick Schonberger on the origins and meaning of familiar symbols and styles.
£16.31
Dover Publications Inc. Mehndi Designs
Book SynopsisScores of lovely designs, adapted from authentic images used in the ancient art of henna body painting, incorporate scores of lovely patterns. Used to cover hands, forearms, and feet during celebrations, these 166 black-and-white designs include fine line, lacy, and paisley motifs, as well as assorted floral borders, heart-shaped insets, and repeat patterns.
£8.07
FUEL Publishing Russian Criminal Tattoo
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£16.96
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Classic Tattoo Stencils 2
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£68.24
HarperCollins Publishers Tattoo Sourcebook
Book SynopsisA 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 and choose the perfect design for you. Browse the nearly two thousand designs included - everything from Celtic and tribal to butterflies and fairies. It''s a visual compendium of high-quality, detailed designs from artists all over the world including contributions and commentary from famed tattooists Friday Jones (who inked Angelina Jolie and Janeane Garofalo), Lyle Tuttle (who tattooed Cher and Jane Fonda), Guy Aitchison, Rand Johnson, Edward Lee, and more. And if you''re a tattoo newbie, find out everything you need to know before you get inked. Crosses, dragons, astrological signs, snakes, phoenixes, and more - this is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone whose tattoo itch is sta
£27.00
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Classic Flash 3
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£25.59
Last Gasp,U.S. Mitch Oconnell Tattoos
Book SynopsisThe best 250 tattoo designs by Mitch O'Connell, selected from his three sets of tattoo flash.
£13.46
Last Gasp,U.S. Mitch OConnell Tattoos Volume Two
Book SynopsisMitch O'Connell Tattoos Volume Two is packed full of hundreds of lowbrow, audacious and infamous tattoo designs from 'The Prince of Pop Art' himself.
£13.46
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Classic Tattoo Stencils
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£68.24
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Basic Tattooing Techniques
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£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Russian Prison Tattoos
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Lexicon of Tribal Tattoos
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£19.54
Little, Brown Book Group Mammoth Book of New Tattoo Art
A fantastic, all-new, third volume of tattoo art – both tattoos and original artworks – showcasing the best recent work of the world’s most outstanding tattoo artists. The format is compact, but contains over 600 full-colour photographs of the work of international tattoo art stars, including Frank Carter, Camila Rocha, Dan Smith and Horikazu (see full list of contributing artists below), representing outstanding value-for-money. Over the past 20 years, tattoos have emphatically entered the mainstream, perhaps most notably on the person of UK prime minister David Cameron’s wife Samantha. Whether celebratory tattoos, local landmarks, weddings, gravestones, timepieces, song lyrics, club colours, the Olympic rings, something World Cup-related or even a flight of plaster ducks, more and more people are sporting tattoos. There are also ever more artists who have turned their hands to tattooing, and vice versa. Tattoo styles are changing, too, under the influence of other art forms as traditional methods of designing tattoos – using pencil, marker, ink and pain – are joined by computer-generated art and Photoshop creations. Practically unheard of a few decades ago, women with tattoos are on the rise, and there is also an ever-increasing number of female tattoo artists, a number of whose work is showcased in this book. Full list of contributing artists: Adam Machin, Amy Savage, Anthony Flemming, Camila Rocha, Chris Jones, Davee Blows, Eddie Stacey, Greg Orie, Ian Parkin, Jemma Jones, Kate Shaw, Leigh Oldcorn, Mauro Tampieri, MxM, Oddboy, PriZeMaN, Roxx, Yohann Bonvoisin, Adam Sargent, Andrea Furci, BJ Betts, Chase Tafoya, Claire Reid, David Corden, Emily Wood, Guen Douglas, Ian Saunders, John Anderton, Ken Patten, Luca Ortis, Michael Rose, Nick Skunx, Paul Johnson, Ren Shorney, Stefano C, Aimee Cornwell, Andrew McNally, Bong, Chelsea Shoneck, Crispy Lennox, Dean Taylor, Frank Carter, Hannah Wolf, Johnny Domus, KJT, Mat Lapping, Niki Norberg, Pete Oz, Richard Barclay, Steve Richardson, Akuma Shugi, Andy Engel, Cally Jo, Chris Crooks, Dan Smith, Dris Donnelly, Gari Henderson, Horikazu, Jammes, Jorge Becerra, Lauren Winzer, Matt Adamson, Miss Arianna, Pete the Thief, Rory Pickersgill, Tom Flanagan.
£13.49
Taschen GmbH TATTOO. 1730s-1970s. Henk Schiffmacher’s Private
Book SynopsisOne part history book, one part art book, and one part fascinating memoir, this book is an overview of more than two centuries of tattoo history intermixed with an intimate look at the lives of tattoo artists, and the personal struggles and triumphs, occupational hazards, and artistic courage that have defined so much of this history. For the last forty years, Henk Schiffmacher has poured his heart and soul into his collection, amassing tattoo drawings, designs, photographs, and artifacts from around the world. Each of the book’s chapters features many never-before-seen highlights from this collection and includes lithographs, etchings, tattooing instruments, original drawings, and tattoo designs known in the business as flash, among them extremely rare vintage flash sheets from major players in early Western tattooing. The vastness and variety of tattooing around the world is chronicled in the book’s hundreds of images, including the indigenous tattooing of the Māori and South Pacific islanders, the ancient traditions of Asia, and the origins of old-school Western tattooing in Europe and the United States. The book also features a dozen original illustrations by Schiffmacher in his inimitable style. Schiffmacher brings a fascinating perspective to tattoo history through his personal reflections and wild tales of adventure. In this book, we learn not only about the history of tattooing, but also about the adventures behind the making of one of the largest tattoo collections in the world, by a self-taught tattoo artist in love with the art and its innovators.Trade Review“A priceless mine of gold and ink.” * liberation.fr *“This book is so badass, loaded with fantastic shit from the history of tattooing that I’ve collected over 40 years. There’s a lot of stuff in it that’s never been seen before. This has been a serious labor of love.” * Henk Schiffmacher *
£21.25
Bonnier Books Ltd Tattoo Colouring
Book SynopsisAn illustrated colouring book featuring popular tattoo designs with a contemporary edge
£7.59
ECW Press,Canada Things I Came Here with: A Memoir
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£17.05
Headline Publishing Group Vintage Tattoos: A Sourcebook for Old-School
Book SynopsisPrinces and prisoners, sailors and criminals, showgirls and soldiers – all have submitted to the tattooist's art.Vintage Tattoos features over 500 retro designs of every style and subject matter, including nautical, patriotic, hearts and banners, circus, girls, animals, roses, daggers and symbols. Legendary rock journalist Carol Clerk's curation of the most iconic traditional ink designs also includes profiles of history's illustrious tattoo artists, as well as interviews with contemporary practitioners.Table of ContentsIntroduction • The Greatest Show on Earth • Nautical & Patriotic Traditions • Girls, Hearts & Banners • The Good, The Bad & The Superstitious • The Natural World • The Decline of a Golden Era • The Vintage Revival • Resources.
£17.00
Amberley Publishing Tattoos An Illustrated History
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated history of tattoos and their evolution which goes back hundreds, if not thousands, of years.
£14.39
Arcturus Publishing Ltd The Tattoo Colouring Book
Book SynopsisFind creative expression and inspiration with The Tattoo Colouring Book, containing over 45 traditional and modern tattoo designs to fill with colour. From the iconic swallow tattoo to abstract mandalas, this colouring book contains an array of tattoo styles to colour and enjoy. Discover the incredible verity that tattoo art has to offer, choose your own colors, and even find inspiration for your next tattoo with this unique colouring book. • Includes 45 designs • Printed on thick, high-quality paper • The images appear on single-sided pages to prevent bleed-through • Suitable for pencils, felt-tips or markersABOUT THE SERIES: The bestselling Arcturus Creative Colouring series brings together delightful coloring books designed to relax the mind and inspire creativity. Printed on thick, high-quality paper, these bold and beautiful artworks present a wonderful coloring challenge.
£7.59
Lannoo Publishers Fine Line Tattoos
Book SynopsisAs a comprehensive sequel to Micro Tattoos, this new book delves deeper into the ever-evolving realm of fine line tattooing, whether big or small. Fine line tattooing uses small needles (often a single needle) to create a thin, delicate, intricate tattoo design.Today''s tattoo aficionados possess a wealth of knowledge about contemporary tattooing intricacies, setting higher standards for quality and artistry. They favour bespoke creations over mass-produced flash designs, meticulously selecting artists capable of manifesting their visions. But in an era where numerous skilled artists produce top-tier work, standing out in this competitive arena and facilitating the perfect artist-client match has become more daunting than ever. Fine Line Tattoos rises to this challenge by highlighting international tattoo artists who have successfully broken through the clutter and carved out distinct identities in this bustling landscape. Tattoo artist Sven Raye
£28.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc High Voltage Tattoo
Book SynopsisFeatures the work of and profiles of/interviews with a range of contemporary tattoo artists. This book includes lots of profiles of interviews with people who have interesting tattoos and the stories behind them. It is suitable for the younger demographic that actively gets tattoos.
£20.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Tattoo Chronicles
Book SynopsisLooks at a pivotal year in the author's personal and professional life through an illustrated diary that begins in spring 2008 and ends in summer 2009. This title features the many of her sketches, photographs, images of a variety of finished tattoos and her many unusual personal collections - all shot by herself.
£23.75
Yale University Press The World Atlas of Tattoo
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£40.50
Penguin Putnam Inc The Body Art Book
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£13.99
Dover Publications Inc. Rain Forest Frogs Tattoos Dover Tattoos
Book SynopsisTen realistic tattoos depict such rare and exotic species as the horned, glass, and red-eyed tree frogs. Identifications.
£5.03
Dover Publications Inc. The History of Tattooing
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£11.87
Dover Publications Inc. Tall Ships Tattoos
Book SynopsisThis collection of body art features six stalwart ships, all reminiscent of when sails ruled the seas and all rigged for high-seas adventure. Tattoos include a pirate ship, clipper, frigate, other vessels.
£6.12
Dover Publications Inc. Inkspirations 17 Temporary Tattoo Designs
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£6.12
Dover Publications Inc. Literature Lovers Tattoos
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£6.12
Dover Publications Inc. Cute Cats Tattoos
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£5.06
Dover Publications Inc. Timeless Tattoos
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£5.75
Dover Publications Inc. Manga Muses Tattoos
Book SynopsisShow off your love of manga with intricate artwork inspired by anime and Japanese comic book art. These 4 large black-ink tattoos feature beautifully surreal portraits with celestial, woodland, and mythical themes. Instructions for safe and easy application and removal are included.
£4.98
Penguin Putnam Inc Immortal Ink
Book SynopsisMore than just a coloring book, Immortal Ink is a true celebration of tattoo art. Featuring 45 incredible designs from talented tattoo artists, each illustration is as inspiring as it is fun to color. With artwork in eight different styles including Americana, Japanese, blackwork, and steampunk, each daring design offers you the opportunity to unleash your own creativity as you add your choice of stylish color. The accompanying text delves into the history and ethos of each genre and explores the rich and fascinating symbolism behind individual elements used in every spectacular piece. Beautiful and distinctive, Immortal Ink will celebrate an art form that has captivated us for generations.
£13.60
Random House USA Inc Mehndi Art of Henna Body Painting
Book SynopsisThe magical art of mehndi, or henna painting, has been practiced for centuries in India, Africa, and the Middle East, and now it has finally arrived in the West. Packed with inspirational photographs of traditional and contemporary mehndi, this complete resource offers everything you need to create your own beautiful henna designs, including: • dozens of practice exercises and sample illustrations • a foolproof recipe for mixing the henna paste• step-by-step instructions on how to apply your mehndi design• insider's tips from professional mehndi artists and more!
£9.49
British Library Publishing The Philosophy of Tattoos
Book SynopsisBeginning with the birth of the tattoo, John Miller explores this unique expression of personal, cultural and national identity, the tension between tattoo's status as a fashion item and its roots in subculture, and the relevance of magic -- a crucial part of tattooing's origins -- in contemporary society.
£9.50
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Art of Cosplay and Creative Makeup
Book SynopsisBody painter extraordinaire Chris Peck, aka Rainbowskinz, shows you the fundamental techniques he uses to create an infinite number of extraordinary looks. Learn the secrets of stunning transformations with cosplay superstar Chris Peck in The Art of Cosplay and Creative Makeup. Known as Rainbowskinz on social media, Peck shares invaluable techniques for aspiring and experienced cosplayers alike, including: Accessible methods for elevating costumes using affordable makeup and other techniques Insights into product usage and savvy application techniques Practical tips for facial contouring, scar simulation, prosthetic application, and more Advice for creating your own social media content QR code links to videos that further demonstrate techniques Whether you attend comic, anime, sci-fi, or other conventions, want to elevate your Halloween look, or even want to showcase your own trans
£15.19
Running Press,U.S. For the Love of Tattoos 500Piece Puzzle
Book SynopsisPiece together your very own tattoo flash sheet with this fully illustrated 500-piece puzzle and book set, featuring beautiful American Traditional tattoo designs.- Specifications: A 500-piece puzzle, printed in full colour on high-quality stock- Puzzle Dimensions: This puzzle measures approximately 20 x 16 inches when finished- Fully Illustrated Package: This puzzle, deluxe box, and booklet feature original illustrations of iconic tattoos- Book Included: Learn facts and information about the history of tattooing and significant artists in the enclosed 32-page paperback book (5 x 6 inches), featuring full-colour artwork throughout- Unique Gift: This puzzle is the perfect gift for tattoo lovers-both covered in ink or deciding on their first tattoo
£17.43
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. Tattooing New York City Style and Continuity in a
Book SynopsisThis book is an exploration into the unique continuity that exists in New York City between the past and present of the intriguing art form of tattooing. Here the electric tattoo machine was developed, and has had a unique influence in modern tattooing worldwide. The technical and artistic values that first coalesced here during the early 20th century now are intrinsic to the art form. This creative process was pushed underground in the early 1960s when tattooing was banned in New York. After 35 years of marginalization, the city re-legalized tattooing in 1997 in response to the unprecedented surge in public enthusiasm and demand. Today, tattoo artists explore their trade as never before in the five boroughs of New York City; such rapid growth and change has put pressure on an art that continues to emphasize the values formalized over 100 years ago. Hundreds of color photos illustrate this fascinating text, which includes commentary from artists past and present.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Butterfly Flash Schiffer Design Books
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Pushing Ink
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£17.09
