For anyone who's considered joining the tribe of the tattooed.
This fun, fact-filled, fascinating guide includes information on choosing the perfect tattoo, finding a tattoo artist, staying health-conscious, long-term effects, and much more.
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... must-have for every tattoo shop … great recommendation to give to those thinking of beginning their body art journey. -- Tattoo Magazine, July, 2005
About the Author
Terisa Green, Ph.D., is a writer, archaeologist, and Research Associate of the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA. She is a widely-published expert on tattooing, and her articles have appeared everywhere from American Legion Magazine and Tricycle: The Buddhist Review to Playboy.com. She is also the author of The Tattoo Encyclopedia.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book and read it cover to cover before I got my first tattoo (three weeks ago at age 35). I wanted a tattoo, but I had two problems: I am afraid of needles and I like to know what is going to go on - no surprises.
This book answered all my questions about health, safety, cost, tipping, and the million other things that I was unsure of going into this new territory. Having read this book (about a week before I got my tattoo) enabled me to have a relaxing and enjoyable first tattoo experience. I was able to walk in to the tattoo shop already knowing how it would happen, step by step.
I would highly reccommend this book to anyone who is considering their first tattoo. The information on choosing a design and location are very helpful (in addition to all the things I mentioned above). I would say this is a 'must read', especially if you are nervous about the whole process. This takes the 'mystery' out of getting a tattoo.
In addition, the information about the history of tattooing, and tattooing in other cultures is quite interesting. There is also a good bibliography and list of helpful websites in the back of the book.
Even though I already got the tattoo, I still pick up the book and read sections of it. It is interesting to read now that I have been inked. I'm sure that I will read it again before getting my next tattoo. (I'm already working on a couple of ideas!)
This book answered all my questions about health, safety, cost, tipping, and the million other things that I was unsure of going into this new territory. Having read this book (about a week before I got my tattoo) enabled me to have a relaxing and enjoyable first tattoo experience. I was able to walk in to the tattoo shop already knowing how it would happen, step by step.
I would highly reccommend this book to anyone who is considering their first tattoo. The information on choosing a design and location are very helpful (in addition to all the things I mentioned above). I would say this is a 'must read', especially if you are nervous about the whole process. This takes the 'mystery' out of getting a tattoo.
In addition, the information about the history of tattooing, and tattooing in other cultures is quite interesting. There is also a good bibliography and list of helpful websites in the back of the book.
Even though I already got the tattoo, I still pick up the book and read sections of it. It is interesting to read now that I have been inked. I'm sure that I will read it again before getting my next tattoo. (I'm already working on a couple of ideas!)
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have several tattoos, including large ones that required multiple sittings. I would like to think I know pretty much all there is to know about getting a tattoo, but man, I learned so much from this book! It is well written, easy to read and full of funny facts and trivia that I had to share with anyone that would listen! I would suggest this book to anyone, from someone looking to get their first tattoo to veteran tattooees and even tattooists. (Okay, I am making up words I think...) GREAT BOOK!
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book together with the Tattoo Encyclopedia. Even though they're by the same author, they're very different! This one is absolutely everything you need to know when you actually get your tattoo - from how much it will cost to how to keep from getting an infection. It's totally readable and fun and is packed with factoids and pictures! Use the Tattoo Encyclopedia first and then this one.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
pretty good
This book is pretty good. All Tattoo books have some stuff you can use. Some are totally worthless, this is somewhere in between.
Published 6 months ago by Janet Lira
Friendly, fairly comprehensive overview
After over 30 years of not even considering it, I've recently decided that I'd like a tattoo. The thing is, since it's not something I've considered before I don't know a whole lot... Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Clark
GOOD "INK" INFO
This is "must" reading for anyone considering a tattoo. The book discusses the inking process, the needles, the artists, and is just a good source for making the body art move. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Joseph H. Race
Great - everyone who wants a tatto should read that!
Very much information around tattoos in general and what to consider if you are interested in getting a tattoo.
It's very entertaining and really fun to read. Read more
It's very entertaining and really fun to read. Read more
Published 20 months ago by stageO
Good History and Information of a General Sort
This was probably intended to be a book for beginners, but it had such a good name I had hoped for a little more. Read more
Published on January 28, 2010 by C. Farley
INK
Terisa Green does an amazing job with this very informative and succinct book. It covers EVERYTHING regarding the process of getting a tattoo, and there are just enough pictures &... Read more
Published on January 25, 2010 by Pale Rider
Wasn't what I thought it was
This wasn't what I thought I was getting. I sent it back. I wanted a book with ideas and pictures.
Published on July 13, 2009 by S. Criswell
RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE!
My mom got this for both me and my boyfriend (who is a tattoo artist and we will be opening our own studio this winter) we both read it cover to cover and we both recommend this to... Read more
Published on January 27, 2009 by J. Young
For beginners
It's a fine book if you really are nervous about your first, but if you already have one much of the text will be unnecessary. Read more
Published on November 27, 2008 by J. Munger
A good way to think before you ink
I wish I'd had this book before I got my first tattoo. It covers pretty much everything anyone would want to know, and is well written and fully illustrated.
Published on October 23, 2008 by Marte
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most tattoo artists, tattoo clients, memorial tattoos, tattoo process, tattoo experience, perfect tattoo, tattoo machine, tattoo pigment, aftercare instructions, tattooed people, great tattoo, tattoo convention, tattoo studio, new tattoo, tattoo design, body placement, being tattooed, tattoo ink, tattoo shops, tattoo removal, first tattoo, kanji characters Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
George Burchett, Sunset Strip Tattoo, Civil War, Greg James, Los Angeles, The Big Three, United States, Tabu Tattoo, Tattoo Trivia, Wat Bang Phra, West Coast Tattoo, Autographic Printing, John Saletra New!
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most tattoo artists, tattoo clients, memorial tattoos, tattoo process, tattoo experience, perfect tattoo, tattoo machine, tattoo pigment, aftercare instructions, tattooed people, great tattoo, tattoo convention, tattoo studio, new tattoo, tattoo design, body placement, being tattooed, tattoo ink, tattoo shops, tattoo removal, first tattoo, kanji characters Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
George Burchett, Sunset Strip Tattoo, Civil War, Greg James, Los Angeles, The Big Three, United States, Tabu Tattoo, Tattoo Trivia, Wat Bang Phra, West Coast Tattoo, Autographic Printing, John Saletra New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Write Your Name in Kanji by Nobuo Sato in Back Matter
- Tattooed Women by Spider Webb in Back Matter
- Written on the Body: The Tattoo in European and American History by Jane Caplan in Back Matter
- The Tattoo History Source Book by Steve Gilbert in Back Matter
- Tattoo Magic (Tattotime Magazine, Vol. 2, No. 1) by Alan Govenar in Back Matter
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