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BLACK & GREY TATTOO 1-2-3 is a mammoth work. Comprising over a thousand pages and weighing 10 kg (22 lbs), it is one of the largest tattoo book ever published! Its three large-format volumes are contained inside a lavish and sturdy hardcover box. This tattoo tome shows the origins of black & grey tattooing — from the prisons and streets of LA to its contemporary renaissance on Hollywood’s red carpets, at heavy metal music fests, and in private ateliers from Budapest to Beijing. 24.5 x 31.5 cm, covers with silver embossing. A total of 1,008 pages Learn More

Bloodworks-Bodies 360° by Adrian Lee. This limited edition book is bound in two volumes and enclosed in a single harcover slipcase set with a unique style. It contains amazing artwork and profiles from the greatest tattoo artist worldwide. The book shows whole bodie tattoos giving a 360° view of the bodies. The pages of these books are partially to fold out pages which makes it one of its kind. Learn More

"MICK", is a survey of the tattoo works, of legendary Swish tattoo artist, Mick of Zurich. A highly illustrated and limited edition book that shows a wide range of works including,bodysuits,painting and drawings. Mostly known for his characteristic images of the japanese dragon,he now shares much more with the next generation of tattooers and tattoo collectors. Learn More

Koroko by Matti Sedholm (Horimatsu) & Alex Reinke (Horikitsune). This limited edition book presents a new approach to Irezumi (the traditional Japanese art of hand tattooing). The book contains personal photography by Matti Sedholm and Alex Reinke. It is an attempt to portray Irezumi master Horiyoshi III of Yokohama, his surroundings and every day work. Learn More

Bloodworks-Sleeves 360° by Adrian Lee. This book contains 226 pages with some of them to fold out, to show some of the greatest sleeve-works by top tattooers from around the world. The book shows the sleeves with excellent photography giving a 360° view of the arms. This Limited edition book is in a hardcover slipcase which makes it one of its kind. Learn More

Dentouwaza by Matti Sedholm (Horimatsu) & Alex Reinke (Horikitsune). This amazing book is exposing the unique Irezumi work of Nakamura Toshikazu (One of the few tattooers left that produces japanese suits completly by hand). He called his work Dentouwza (which is Japanese for hand technique). The book includes pictures, and photos of Nakamura Toshikazu's work. Learn More

This book is a highlight for all fans of tattoo, and Japan as well! Downright sensational, and uniqe up to date is a series of full-page pictures of Horikazu’s clients, presenting their full body tattoos openly and with self-confidence. HORIKAZU is an iconographical benchmark, and contains a fully comprehensive account of traditional Japanese tattooing. Functioning and techniques of this handicraft are shown in-depth. Furthermore you will experience the fascinating esthetics, and the complex conception of motifs in traditional Japanese tattoos – displayed in gorgeous photographs, from Koi to Kabuki, from Buddha to Benzaiten. More highlights come with pictures of the personal, and familial life of the master. You may visit his studio, and watch him tattoo his clients. The present selection of not previously published designs is a true rarity! The illustrous Sanja festival in Asakusa is displayed in stirring images from past and presence. Finally photographs from Horikazu’s funeral reveal another aspect of Japanese tradition, whether closest friends pay their last respects to the master. Text input from qualified authors provides access to the secretive world of images of Japanese tattoo art. Tattooists, tattoo fans and any art lover will certainly be thrilled by this unrivaled illustrated book. 29.2 x 29.2cm 492 pages more than 460 photographs and illustrations hardcover thread bound Learn More

Black Tattoo Art II: Modern Expressions of the Tribal, the second incarnation of what has been deemed the “Bible of Blackwork Tattoos,” continues the first volume’s photographic journey across the globe: showcasing the absolute best of tattoos that capture the magic of the ancient art form in exciting contemporary interpretations on the body. Within the 448 pages of this massive tattoo tome, including more than 600 images, readers will explore quite different movements in tattoo art. Everything is possible, everything is allowed: black lines, dots, plains, hand-poked or tattooed by machine. And the creative scope is just unlimited: gorgeous traditional tribals, elaborated patterns and figurative designs, to the point of completely free and unconventionally tattooed layouts. 24.5 x 31.5cm 448 pages more than 600 images and illustrations hardcover thread bound Learn More

"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. Fino Huang and Roxanne Yang Large format 24.5 x 31.5 cm 496 pages more than 435 photographs printed in full color hardcover thread-bound Learn More