Tattoo [Hardcover]

Dale Rio (Author), Eva Bianchini (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 29, 2005

Tattooing is a reflection of the basic human desire to decorate the body, and tattoos have held many different meanings throughout history. The practice has existed since ancient Egypt, and in our contemporary society has become a popular way for people of all ages to express themselves. Tattoo is a fascinating journey through the colorful world of this corporeal art form, via hundreds of fascinating photographs documenting the highly complex ritual tattoos of various subcultures, as well as the fantastic designs of modern tattoo artists.

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About the Author

Based in Los Angeles, Dale Rio is a photographer who works for Skin Deep, the UK’s only tattoo magazine, International Tattoo Art, and Skin Shots Tattoo Quarterly.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Running Press (March 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762420111
• ISBN-13: 978-0762420117
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 11.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #326,421 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best tat books yet, December 27, 2005

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Jessie Ivanowski "MaraJade" (Franklin, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tattoo (Hardcover)

I may be a bit biased as my fiancee is featured in this book (pg. 94), but I think this is one of the best tattoo books I've had the pleasure of looking at. While some of the designs chosen are a bit simplistic for my taste, it shows a wide range of tattoos in color and also black work.
I like that it doesn't just feature big name artists. The author took into account many artists no matter how well known, based on their talent (which is how it should be). The photographs are amazing and you won't believe some of them are tattoos because they look so real.
This is well worth the small price that is being asked for it. Any fan of tattooing would be pleased with the work in this book.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on Tattoos, December 22, 2005

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Eire_Tattoo (Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tattoo (Hardcover)

This is an Excellent Book on Tattoos. The variety and quality of both the tattoos and the photos of them are extremely good. I have not got to read the text yet, I have been so engrossed in the photos. The book does not focus on just the big name tattooists like a lot of books out there, but this has not held back on the quality and originality of the pieces in the book.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding book about magnificent tattoos, May 12, 2007

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Menno - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tattoo (Hardcover)

Tattoo by Dale Rio and Eva Bianchini belongs to the best books currently available about Tattoo Art. Just skimming the book and looking these photo's at a glance, it already reveals very excellent tattoos, made by some of today's most well known, most talented tattoo artists in the world of tattooing. In beautiful, often very detailed photos, this book shows different tattoo styles, including very realistic tattoos, of which it is hard to believe these are actually tattoos. If you consider getting tattooed by one of the best artists and want something to inspire you, then certainly this book can be a great help to make yourself acquainted with the amazing possibilities of the most modern tattooing techniques, when applied by the most skilled Tattoo Artists. And once you got your own, very best Tattoo Art, who knows this book will be a great reminder of how you started to prepare yourself to obtain that personal Art.