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Black Tattoo Art

Code: B44

This amazing book is a photographic journey across the globe – from Borneo to Belgium, Argentina to Athens, New York to New Zealand and beyond – in search of avant-garde tattoo art that pays homage to the ancient roots of tattooing in their contemporary interpretations. No other publication has curated the work of so many esteemed international tattooists working in black ink and gathered them into one compre-hensive volume. The journey begins with a look at the history of tattooing before featuring black tattoo portfolios divided into the following chapters: Neotribal, Dotwork, Art Brut, Traditional Revival and Thai/Buddhist. Large Format 24.5 x 31.5 cm, 536 pages, over 500 photographs in full colour, Hardcover thread-bound with silver embossing, Texts in German and English.

$130.00

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Tattoo in Japan

Code: B45

The opulently illustrated volume "Tattoo in Japan" is an impressive book about the high art of tattooing in Japan. Not solely for fans of tattoos, it's equally appealing for people who are interested in Japanese culture and art. This book will likewise delight graphic artists, fashion designers and visual artists. Large Format 24.5 x 31.5 cm, 336 pages, more than 250 photographs, hardcover thread bound with silver embossing. Texts in German and English.

What Journalists Say about “Tattoo in Japan”
5 Star Review for "Tattoo in Japan" at amazon.com.
This book is by far the best book I have ever looked at on the topic. It might be a little pricey but its so worth it. I have many books on Japanese tattooing and this one blows them all out of the water. Do not hesitate to buy. When I got this book in the mail I was so surprised, it is huge, heavy and beautiful. This is a must have for anyone interested in Japanese tattooing. (customer review of "Jamie Wattum")

$130.00

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Kalinga Tattoo: Ancient and Modern Expressions of the Tribal

Code: B46

This is a photographic masterpiece that explores the vanishing art of Kalinga tribal tattooing in the remote mountains of the northern Philippines. Combining the visionary talents of numerous international photographers and the words and stories of nearly fifty Kalinga elders, Kalinga Tattoo is the first book to tell the story of this incredibly rich tradition of indigenous body art that is believed to be 1,000 years old. Here’s a rare trove of tattoo motifs, variations and interpretations which can reveal new perspectives for every interested tattooist. Large Format 24.5 x 31.5 cm, 424 pages, 334 photographs in full color, Hardcover thread-bound title with gold embossing. Texts in German and English.

$130.00

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Black & Grey Tattoo - 3 Book Set

Code: B47

BLACK & GREY TATTOO 1-3 is a mammoth work. Comprising over a thousand pages and weighing 10kg (22 lbs), 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. "BLACK & GREY TATTOO 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 explores the origins of black & grey tattooing — from the prisons and streets of LA to its contemporary resonance on Hollywood’s red carpets, at heavy metal music fests, and in private ateliers from Budapest to Beijing. While rendered in just shades of grade, the spectrum of design is vast: Aztec warriors, fierce harpies, family portraits, religious icons and permanent shrines to celebrities adorn these pages. The common thread among them all is their inventive exposition and mastery of execution.

Black & Grey Tattoo is divided into three parts: Traditional Black & Grey, Dark/Horror, and Photorealism. Indeed, there’s cross-pollination among the different styles, but the breakdown isn’t just for easier lifting of this monster collection. It is to show how tattoos with similar stylistic elements are interpreted differently by stellar artists around the world. The book also presents the fine art — including paintings and charcoals — of many of those featured, although the tattoos themselves should be considered fine art.

Mammoth 3 volume: Large-format hardcover books, 24.5 x 31.5 cm, covers with silver embossing, total of 1008 pages.

(BLACK & GREY TATTOO 1 – Traditional; 336 pages)
(BLACK & GREY TATTOO 2 – Dark/Horror; 400 pages)
(BLACK & GREY TATTOO 3 – Photorealism; 272 pages)

More than 860 full-color photographs, This 10 kg (22lb) heavyweight, comes in a sturdy high-quality hardcover box inside a carrier case, Texts in German, English & Spanish.

What Journalists Say
SKIN DEEP (United Kingdom)
”Frankly, this is the motherlode of all tattoo art books. There will be no discussion on this – ever. One volume alone is enough to wipe-out a good few hours of your life – three is incredible. In total, it clocks in at over 1000 pages and weights more than a medium sized dog complete with slip-case.”

$350.00

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Color Tattoo Art

Code: B53

Comics, Cartoon, Pin Up, Manga, New School

List of tattoo artists in this book:

Joe Capobianco, Genko, Fred Laverne, Bammer, Daveee, Woodpecker, Josh Woods, Steph D., Dimitri, Gunnar, Kristel Oreto, Eva Schatz, Jime Litwalk, Kowhey, Broda, Slawek, May, Tony Ciavarro, Tiraf, Holly Azzara, Ed Perdomo, Jee, Ulrich Krammer, King Rat, Leo, Joako, Sean Herman, Naoki, Fide, Electric Pick, Leah Moule, Jesse Smith, Morof, Jason Stephan, Kozuru, Ivana, Dave Fox, Gerrit Termaat, Peter Bobek, Scott Olive, Kosei, Olivier.

This breathtaking volume COLOR TATTOO ART presents 42 of the world’s best tattoo artists for Comics, Cartoon, Pin-Up, Manga and New School. The book is dedicated to graphic, animated tattoos as well as the fine art of tattooists. Many of the impressive color tattoos are shown full page. In addition you will find a rich selection of scetches, paintings and artwork.

Today the color tattoo styles are blurring and evolving at a great pace, these highly saturated “color bombs” are moving in different directions, defying easy classification with a catchy title. Color Tattoo Art is a wondrous and wild ride around the world and a great source book to inspire your own imagination.

Author: Marisa Kakoulas
Large format 24.5 x 31.5 cm
496 pages, texts English, German, French
About 580 images printed in full color, hard cover

$130.00

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Chinese Tattoo Art

Code: B54

Tradition and Modern Styles

"Chinese Tattoo Art” 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 meanings behind many of these motifs are explored in an illustrated chapter that delves into their symbolism, history and mythology. Chinese tattoo artists have outstandingly developed their own unique style and expression. Many of the tattooists presented in the book are also gifted draftsmen: their dynamic sketches of dragons, tigers, lotus blossoms, serpents, demons and so much more are inspiring.

The Chinese culture favors bright, vibrant, cheerful colors. This is also reflected in the masterful artworks by these tattooists. The preference for particular colors in China gives these creations their own special appeal. But Oriental tattooists are also masters of the “black and grey” style, which is often used in China, as it is in the West, for sinister visions of horror motifs as well as portraits. “Chinese Tattoo Art” is a weighty volume offering a grand overview and profound insight into tattooing in China and Taiwan, enabling professional tattooists around the world to expand their knowledge and spectrums of motifs, and inspiring future tattoos of collectors.

Authors: Fino Huang and Roxanne Yang
Large format 24.5 x 31.5 cm
496 pages, texts in English, German, French, Chinese
More than 435 photographs printed in full color
Hard cover thread-bound

$130.00

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Latino Tattoo Art

Code: B55

Tattoo-Inspired Chicano, Maya, Aztec and Mexican Styles

Edgar Hoill, the co-author of the much-praised tattoo trilogy “Black & Grey Tattoo 1-3,” presents the ”Latino Art Collection – Tattoo Inspired Chicano, Maya, Aztec and Mexican Styles” a globally unique compilation of motifs from the ambiance of Latin American culture. This lavishly illustrated large-format volume features the work of artists and tattooists who rank among the best that the scene has to offer. They come from the Chicano scene in Los Angeles and elsewhere in California, as well as from Mexico and Europe.

Their sketches and pictures are an impressive compendium and source of inspiration, a captivating mixture of Chicano styles, inspired by Aztec imagery and Mayan art, along with contemporary Mexican motifs that have never before been shown in this way. This weighty photo book is the ideal work for tattooists who are searching for new visual inspirations and ideas. Creative individuals from the genres of art, fashion and design will likewise find diverse and stimulating ideas and inspiration here. Life and death are the leitmotifs of these powerful Latino-inspired pictorial creations: art from Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life) to the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), plus lowriders and religious iconography.

Author: Edgar Hoill
Large format 27 x 31.5 cm
300 pages, texts in English, German, Spanish, French
More than 250 illustrations of 90 artists
Printed in B&W and full color
Hardcover thread-bound

$130.00

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