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- Publisher: Collins Design
- Number of Pages: 144
- ISBN: 0061684384
- WAPI (Tower ID): 112218704
- Release Date: February 1, 2009
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #32337 in Books (See Top 100 Books Bestsellers)
- #306 in Art Books (See Top 100 Art Books Bestsellers)
- #4 in History - Contemporary (1945- ) (See Top 100 History - Contemporary (1945- ) Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "High Voltage Tattoo" by Kat Von D. and Nikki Sixx to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "High Voltage Tattoo"Browse more products related to "Kat Von D. and Nikki Sixx"Publisher's note"High Voltage Tattoo" is a graphic perspective on today's global tattoo culture by Kat Von D, star of The Learning Channel's "L.A. Ink" and one of the most talented and popular artists working today. Designed in a style that is reminiscent of a handmade Gothic journal with its red padded cover, ornate typography, and parchmentlike pages, it throws the door wide open to tattooing culture in the way only an insider like Kat can. "High Voltage Tattoo" traces Kat's career as an artist, from early childhood influences to recent work, along with examples of what inspires her, information about the show and her shop, her sketches, and personal tattoos. The book goes deep into tattoo process and culture: readers can see up close the pigments, the tools, and the making of complex, even collaborative, tattoos. With a foreword by Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx, the book features images and stories about celebrities, rockers, pro skaters, and everyday citizens, including Slayer's Kerry King, Anthrax's Scott Ian, Margaret Cho, "Jackass'" Bam Margera, David Letterman, and many others. It profiles and showcases the work of artists Kat has selected from all over the world, her interviews with people who have compelling tattoos and stories, and amazing images of extraordinary tattoo work. Numerous portfolios throughout the book showcase a range of relevant subjects, from the black and gray portrait work for which Kat is famous to a popular tattoo theme, such as the rose or biblical images. There is a knockout ten-page full-body spread of Kat--clad in a yellow bikini and seven-inch, rhinestone-studded red stilettos--that catalogs in detail all her personal tattoos on her front, back, left, andright sides--even her hands and head. A visual tour of contemporary tattoo culture by one of the industry's forefront figures is presented in a format made to resemble an artist's sketchbook and is complemented by full-color photography, in an account that traces the author's career and provides a bound-in sheet of original temporary tattoos. 75,000 first printing. AnnotationTattoo lovers will revel in this detailed look at the industry, as seen through the eyes of tattoo artist and LA INK star Kat Von D. Hidden beneath its eye-catching, intricate cover are dozens of graphics showcasing a variety of fascinating skin art. Von D takes great pains to describe the tattoo culture and its history, and she throws in her own influences and inspirations. She also recounts entertaining stories of her encounters with rock stars and celebrities. The book features a 10-page layout of Von D’s own extensive tattoos. If You Enjoy "High Voltage Tattoo (Hardcover)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "High Voltage Tattoo (Hardcover)" by Kat Von D. (Author) and Nikki ...There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! History - Contemporary (1945- ) Bestsellers
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