Books about Tattoos, Tattoo Designs, Tattoo Stories

Learn more about the history of tattooing and tattoos. Some of these books feature historic looks at the practice of tattooing, some are humorous, some include lots of tattoo pictures. Learn about various styles of tattooing and how different cultures perceive tattoos.

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The Tattoo History Source Book

This thorough, lavishly illustrated collection of historical records traces tattooing throughout the world, from the ancient times to the present. Includes texts from explorers, physicians, journalists, and others. Photos & illustrations.

Tattooing From Japan To The West

Meet twenty-six leading contemporary tattoo artists. Interviews and over 425 exciting color photos of their artwork, from tattoos to paintings, make this an invaluable tattoo resource. This is a viable contribution to tattoo history worldwide, containing insightful interviews with living tattoo legends, and some of the best established and up-and-coming tatto artists.

Sailor Jerry's Tattoo Stencils

American tattoo master Sailor Jerry Collins of Hawaii is best known for his remarkable tattoo designs, blending the fluidity of Asian motifs into classic American tattoo imagery. Here is a sizeable portion of Sailor Jerrys stencils, spanning from the 1940s to the 1970s, and including pin-ups, roses, bluebirds, hearts and banners and Jerrys infamous military/political cartoons. The value of the stencils is included, with descriptions of stencils and their usage, and a glossary of tattoo terminology.