Tattoo World ■
E d I T E d By M A R I S A k A ko u l A S
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The definitive guide to contemporary tattoo art s e lling points ■ Packed with more than 1,000 full-color photographs ■ Presents the top artists working in the medium today ■ Captures the full spectrum of diverse styles of tattooing ■ 40 percent of Americans between the ages of 26 and 40 have at least one tattoo ■ Unique format with laser-cut cover design
s pecifications 1,000 color photographs 384 pages, 8⅝ × 9¼" Hardcover with laser-cut cover RIGHTS: WorlD PUB MONTH: oCToBEr CUlTUrAl STUDIES
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nce considered part of the counterculture move-
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ment, tattooing is now undoubtedly a mainstream
practice. Although the history of tattooing is rooted in ancient
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customs and beliefs, it is a constantly evolving art form, as skilled practitioners continually reinterpret traditional motifs and experiment with new ones. With more than 1,000 illustra-
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tions from 125 of the most important artists working today, this book is the most comprehensive survey of tattooing ever published. Collected here are designs from around the globe, spanning a broad range of styles, including Japanese and East Asian iconography, classic Americana, and photorealism, among others. Featuring the work of tattoo legends
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the medium, this visually arresting survey is the essential ref-
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erence work for anyone interested in this exploding art form. Marisa Kakoulas is the author of Black Tattoo Art and Black and Grey Tattoo, and has written about tattoos for Inked magazine. Michael Kaplan is the author of three books and has written for publications including Wired, Details, and the New York Times.
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Graffiti World (Updated Edition) ISBN 978-0-8109-8049-5 ISBN$35.00 978-0810980495 US CAN $45.50
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