Planet Ink: The Art and Studios of the World's Top Tattoo Artists

This unique look at the art of the tattoo examines the form through profiles of 18 of the world’s top artists from the United States, Europe, Brazil, and the Pacific Rim.

For thousands of years, people have engaged in ritualistic marking of the skin to identify themselves as a member of a tribe, of a lineage, of a mindset, or of a subculture. The ancient art of tattooing is a tradition we carry on to this day. While the past 10 years have seen no shortage of books about tattoos and tattooing, most are best described as “idea books.” Until now, none have profiled the world’s most renowned artists across a variety of styles. This book explores this most basic form of self-expression by showcasing the studios and work of 18 of the world’s top tattoo artists. Each chapter profiles the artist in the context of where he or she fits into the overall tradition of tattooing, while the photos showcase not only the art but also the artists and their workspaces.

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Introduction

 

1. Aaron Bell, Seattle, USA

2. Bugs, Los Angeles, USA

3. Madame Chan, Berlin, Germany, and Brussels, Belgium

4. Mo Coppoletta, London, England

5. Eddie David, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

6. Daniel DiMattia, Liege, Belgium

Indigenous Tattooing: Three Views of Samoa

     7. Su’a Sulu’ape Alaiva’a Petelo, Apia, Samoa

     8. Sulu’ape Angela, San Diego, USA

     9. Brent McCown, Carinthia, Austria

10. Durga, Jakarta, Indonesia

11. Gakkin, Kyoto, Japan

12. Henning Jørgensen, Helsingør, Denmark

13. Rory Keating, San Diego, USA

14. Jime Litwalk, Las Vegas, USA

15. Maneko, Brasilia, Brazil

16. Noon, Troyes, France

17. Keone Nunes, Oahu, USA

18. Te Rangitu, Waipapa, New Zealand

19. Hori Ryu, Vancouver, Canada

20. Zoé Thorne, Berlin, Germany

 

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