Body Art & Tattooing Books

A 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!

Featuring stars of film, TV, music and sport, this book celebrates the ultimate celebrity accessory: the tattoo. It looks at the global trend of celebrity body art, and the designs that have become iconic and influenced millions of imitators since adorning the arm, back, hip, or elsewhere of the likes of Xtina, Paris, Amy, Becks and Angelina.

The art of the tattoo (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) Whether you're thinking of getting a tattoo or just want to see to what lengths others have gone in decorating their bodies, this is the book to check out. This special 25th anniversary edition of Tattoos explores the history of the art worldwide via designs and photos - from 19th century engravings to tribal body art, from circus

Explores the designs that were perfected across two World Wars, explains their history, symbolism and social significance, and delves into the colourful lives of the era's famous practitioners. Arranged thematically, this book presents the maritime emblems and circus displays that started the golden age of vintage design.

This final volume of previously unpublished drawings and photographs completes the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopeadia trilogy.

A collection of some of the world's finest tattoos, collated via social networking sites, chat rooms, message boards and viral word of mouth. It features over 200 images that stretch from the cities of London and Manchester to the leafy countryside of Great Britain, and from the cultural melting pot of Europe to the bustling streets of Beijing.

Offers basic instruction on designing a tattoo and hundreds of images to help readers choose one that's right for them. This book provides health and safety tips for getting a tattoo, and information for creating the designs using body paints and mehndi for those who want to try out different looks before choosing a permanent image.

Features 250 tattoo designs by top tattoo artist and renowned illustrator Mitch O'Connell.

Tattooing in Japan goes back to the dawn of the nation's history. The ancient Chinese text Wei Zi of 297 AD relates that all the men of the land of Wa (Japan) wore tattoos on their faces and bodies. This book introduces more than 80 on-skin designs that blend traditional and modern techniques.

On their travels in the Anti-Atlas mountains of southern Morocco, Annette and Marcel Korolnik-Andersch, collectors in Zurich have discovered a form of textile design which has hetherto been all but overlooked: textiles painted with henna dyestuff.

Whether you're thinking of getting a tattoo or just want to see to what lengths others have gone in decorating their bodies, this book should be informative. It explores the history of the art worldwide, from classical to contemporary and shows tattoos from the humorous to the outrageous.

A photographic expose on the secretive world of permanent body illustrations.

This second volume contains completely new drawings, text and photographs from Danzig Baldaev and Sergei Vasiliev. During his fifty years working as a prison guard in St Petersburg's notorious Kresty Prison, Baldaev diligently recorded over 3,000 criminal tattoos, documenting their meaning within this closed society. This volume further explores the extremes of this incredible collection.

An illustrated, alphabetically arranged reference to the origins and meanings of almost 1000 tattoo symbols from around the world. It will be an excellent source for choosing a personal image, as well as shedding light on the historic, religious and cultural significance of tattoos..

Exposes this dynamic art form in all its glory as embodied by the biggest pop icons of our time, from Drew Barrymore to Eminem, Melissa Etheridge to Ozzy Osbourne, Busta Rhymes to Mary J. Blige. The book features candid photographs and revealing interviews that chronicle the emergence of the art.

* From Rolling Stone magazine comes this oversized photography book featuring striking images of tattooed musicians and other pop culture heroes, with provocative text to match.

Tattooists and Japanese aficionados alike will value this as a great sourcebook and fascinating art ink collection.