Customer Reviews

Color Full Pain: Tattoos & Piercing

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I own quite a few books on tattoos and body modifications, but this one just doesn't make the cut. There was nothing special about the tattoos and piercings featured in this book, you could pick up a copy of any number of tattoo magazines for under ... and see more interesting work. The photography was good for the most part, but the subject matter was lacking. If you want a really good book on this subject get a copy of The Customized Body by Ted Polhemus. Charles Gatewood also has several outstanding books on the subject.

If you do decide to buy this one, make sure you save your return label, you'll probably need it.

'This book contains photographs of mainly piercing but also tattoos. The photographs range from a variety of genital and facial piercings. Has very big, clear pictures. Excellent quality. When i bought it i expected it to have writing so I was disapointed to get a book that solely contained photographs. However if what you are interested is a book with pictures and nothing else this is a very good choice. It contains very nice detailed closeups and is really a pleasure to look through.

Kehr does an extraordinary job of documenting a very specific lifestyle while maintaining an engaging and original perspective. Very talented, keep your eye on this one.

Very simple and nicely taken pixes