High Voltage Tattoo by Kat Von D.

$24.99 AUD

$44.99 (44% off)

Category: Tattoo/Body Modification

The charismatic Kat Von D, the star of LA Ink, with writer Anthony Bozza (author of best-sellers "Slash" and "Tommyland") opens the door to the world of contemporary tattooing, the way only a true insider can. The book will be targeted to the tattoo audience, particularly the younger demographic that ac tively gets tattoos. It will include Kat's story, what inspires her, information about her show and her shop, her sketches, and her personal tattoos (she's a walking tattoo). The thrust of the book is on her point of view on tattooing now: the work she finds inspirational, past and present; great tattoo artists, from a classic artist like Sailor Jerry to people she admires who are working around the world.The book will feature the work of and profiles of/interviews with a range of contemporary tattoo artists. It will also include lots of profiles of /interviews with people who have interesting tattoos and all the stories behind them, which is a very intriguing aspect of her show. The book will have a strong voyeuristic, human interest factor along with a wealth of great line art and photography, which is being shot for the book by Lionel Deloy. Finally, the book will include humourous visual thematic portfolios of Kat's work and aspects of tattooing she finds compelling. The examples include: Kat's portrait tattoos (for which she is famous); great work in typography, back pieces, memorials, body suits, and more. ...Show more

Go Big or Go Home: Taking Risks in Life, Love, and Tattooing by Kat Von D

$14.99 AUD

$29.99 (50% off)

Category: Tattoo/Body Modification

With passion and unflinching honesty, renowned tattoo artist and New York Times bestselling author Kat Von D chronicles her journey to develop greater personal strength by taking bigger risks in life, love, and her art in this stunning illustrated book.In Go Big or Go Home, her most intensely personal w ork yet, Kat Von D raises the expository and tattoo bar as she writes candidly about her greatest desires, fears, successes, and failures, and shares how she has dealt with them-for better or worse. In seven thematic essays, she addresses issues close to her heart-individuality, strength, creativity, independence, presence, wisdom, and altruism-and draws on engaging and inspiring stories from her own life and those of her clients throughout each section.Aligned with this focus on risk taking, making bold moves, and taking responsibility for her actions is Kat's decision to create only large-scale tattoos especially for this book. Each tattoo represents a two-fold commitment: one from Kat as an artist, and the other from the client, for whom the tattoo almost always represents a significant event or a visible manifestation of his or her evolving inner self.Filled with Kat's sketches, handwriting, and specially commissioned photographs of tattoos-both in process and complete-Go Big or Go Home features a range of astounding work on both regular citizens and the many celebrities who seek her out, including songwriter Linda Perry, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, actor Ewan McGregor, rapper Game, and comedian Bobcat Goldthwait.Above all, this special book captures the candor, compassion, and enormous talent of an artist beloved by millions worldwide. ...Show more

The Tattoorialist - Berlin, London, New York, Tokyo, Paris by Nicolas Brulez; Mylene Ebrard

$29.99 AUD

$59.99 (50% off)

Category: Tattoo/Body Modification

Once the mark of an underground subculture, tattoos have well and truly stepped out of the shadows and into the streets. Join photographer Nicolas Brulez and Mylene Ebrard on their road trip to Berlin, London, Paris, New York and Tokyo to unearth the most stylish designs and cutting-edge tattoo artists the world has to offer. Showcasing over 300 photographs of diverse people and their unique designs as well as the cities' best artists, this is a keepsake as well as an informative guide of the best places to get your next ink. Presented in luxurious coffee table book format, this is a stunning edition for the tattoo enthusiast. ...Show more

Best of Tattoo Magic by Cristian Campos

$29.99 AUD

Category: Tattoo/Body Modification

Once a fringe phenomenon, tattooing is now a full-blown cultural fact. Tattoos are commonplace on redcarpet A- listers including David and Victoria Beckham, Angelina Jolie, Rihanna and even teen star Miley Cyrus. There is an estimated 3 Million Australians with tattoos, with research finding women under 30 are the group most likely to find tattoos highly attractive. Tattoo Magic presents photographic tattoo portraits in a beautifully presented coffee table book. It features creative tattoos from Europe and images by photographers fascinated by Tattoos. The book is divided into tattooists and photographers, with many of the images taking inspiration from Japanese art. From shoulder and sleeve art to full body art, the book covers tattoos on a mixture of female and male bodies. ...Show more

Wizards and Dragons Tattoo Flash by Alan Weller

$36.95 AUD

Category: Tattoo/Body Modification | Series: Dover Electronic Clip Art Ser.

Perfect for body art or for a host of arts and crafts projects, this mix of magical clip art offers nearly 120 different illustrations of spell-casting wizards and ferocious dragons. Drawn from cultures the world over, the images are both black-and-white — for tattoo flash — and full color.

Dragon Tattoos by Picerno Doralba

$9.99 AUD

Category: Tattoo/Body Modification

Modern Tribal Tattoo Designs by Lora S. Irish

$22.95 AUD

Category: No Category

These beautiful tribal tattoos are rooted in historic and cultural sources. It includes high quality patterns from a renowned artist and bestselling author. Each design is accompanied by the meaning associated with it. In years past, our ancestors wore tattoos to mark a family achievement, to memorialis e special occasions like marriage and child birth, to identify tribe members, to protect against enemies and misfortune and to celebrate victory in battle. Today, men and women wear tattoos to reflect their individuality. These new tribal tattoos are bold statements that are rooted in historic and cultural sources. Inside "Modern Tribal Tattoos", there are black work patterns that incorporate large solid areas with fine line accents, motif ideas, including totems and talismans, free-form designs based on long curved lines and fine delicate line work. Repeating elements, like triangles, spirals, suns and lines are also included to enhance large patterns. Today's favourite designs are included here, from bold triangle lines, spiked spirals, ragged curved lines to barb-wire. ...Show more

Tattoo Bible by Birgit Krols

$19.99 AUD

$39.99 (50% off)

Category: No Category

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 ng is recognized as a socially acceptable and legitimate art form that attracts men and women of all walks of life. This book contains no text but more than 400 modern and historic images of tattoos and tattooed people from all layers of society and all parts of the world, throughout time. As such, it can both be used for inspiration as well as reference and entertainment. ...Show more