Sunday, December 27th, 2009 at
11:49 pm
Is there a book which describes the meaning of the designs (Polynesian, Maori, Marquesian) so as to choose which ones to use for my tattoo? Ik now that there are a lot of designs depending on the body part you want to get tattooed. Can anyone help? thanks
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009 at
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Buy Great Book of Tattoo Designs: More than 500 Body Art Designs at Amazon
Product Description
Presenting appealing and high-quality designs, this collection of tattoo artwork includes an extensive breadth of styles—including fantasy, Celtic, pagan, gothic, sacred, oriental, and mythical. Whether used individually, in combination, or as inspiration for original designs, this resource provides designs ideal for personal expression. From dancing dragons and Aztec Indians to fairies and flowers, this guidebook is a perfect companion for anyone with an interest in tattoos.
About the Author
Lora S. Irish runs a pattern design business and is the author of many craft books, including Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Fairy Patterns, North American Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw, and Wildlife Carving in Relief. She lives in Mount Airy, Maryland.
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Sunday, September 6th, 2009 at
11:07 am
Buy Vintage Tattoos: The Book of Old-School Skin Art at Amazon
Review
“It seems like everyone and their mother has been inked. Carol Clerk’s new tome, Vintage Tattoos, The Book of Old-School Skin Art, tracks the evolution of old-school pin-up girl pieces…as well as classic floral, nautical, death memorials and heart designs.” ~Nylon Magazine
“We’ve read our fill about tattooed circus acts and indigenous people, but we’ll always make time for the scalawags who revolutionized tattoo art. The best chapters in Carol Clerk’s Vintage Tattoos: The Book of Old-School Skin Art detail the history of nautical and patriotic tattoos and their superstitions.” ~Inked Magazine
Saturday, August 15th, 2009 at
3:32 am
Buy The Mammoth Book of Tattoos at Amazon
Product Description
This collection covers all styles of tattoos from bold tribal pieces, Chines characters, and hieroglyphs to delicate air-brushed designs. Included are striking images of tattoos ranging from all-over “body suits” to individual motifs.
About the Author
Lal Hardy is the proprietor of legendary New Wave Tattoo in London, which he has operated since 1979. He has been tattooist to a roll-call of rock stars and movie actors. He lives in London.
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