This collection covers all styles of tattoos from bold tribal pieces, Chines characters, and hieroglyphs to delicate air-brushed designs. Included are striking images of tattoos ranging from all-over “body suits” to individual motifs.
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Lal Hardy is the proprietor of legendary New Wave Tattoo in London, which he has operated since 1979. He has been tattooist to a roll-call of rock stars and movie actors. He lives in London.
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70 of 74 people found the following review helpful
By L. Bloom
Format:Paperback
I usually don't like 'flash tattoo' books of any sort. Unless it's a very genre specific book with very high quality photos like
Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo by Takahiro Kitamura.
Mammoth Tattoos is not a collection for the 'I must get this tattoo for my next inking' folks... Leave that for the flash books and various tattoo magazines out there.
Unlike all those though--The Mammoth Book Of Tattoos had me floored as I had never before seen such a staggeringly fresh and inspirational collection of art on almost every page. And certainly every genre. Each artist and their art represented by very high quality photos. I had to pick what I didn't like and came up with three out of the 80 artists represented.
This really is a fascinating (coffee-table/reference)book for anyone who appreciates graphic design, classic and modern and yes art which only happens to be on an epidermal canvas.
Bushido : Legacies of the Japanese Tattoo by Takahiro Kitamura.
Mammoth Tattoos is not a collection for the 'I must get this tattoo for my next inking' folks... Leave that for the flash books and various tattoo magazines out there.
Unlike all those though--The Mammoth Book Of Tattoos had me floored as I had never before seen such a staggeringly fresh and inspirational collection of art on almost every page. And certainly every genre. Each artist and their art represented by very high quality photos. I had to pick what I didn't like and came up with three out of the 80 artists represented.
This really is a fascinating (coffee-table/reference)book for anyone who appreciates graphic design, classic and modern and yes art which only happens to be on an epidermal canvas.
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By J. Holland
Format:Paperback
I've been planning for my first tattoo since booking my appointments with my chosen artist 3 months in advance (since he was booked up that far out). This book really helped me consider the design/content I will have custom drawn, not only because of the large number of tattoo's shown in this book by top artists, but also because the Japanese tattooing style is very well represented (which is what I am getting). I also liked that there were quite a few large tattoos in this book, and not just full of smaller shoulder-sized tattoos.
There are also other styles represented, but I would say 40% of the book is Japanese style tattoos. To me it has been invaluable, and given the inexpensive cost, would be worth having for the seriously tattoo'ed as well as the tattoo admirerer as an eclectic coffee table book (although there's some nudity in it, so keep that in mind for the under 18 crowd).
There are also other styles represented, but I would say 40% of the book is Japanese style tattoos. To me it has been invaluable, and given the inexpensive cost, would be worth having for the seriously tattoo'ed as well as the tattoo admirerer as an eclectic coffee table book (although there's some nudity in it, so keep that in mind for the under 18 crowd).
19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Bluegrl
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is perfect for you if you're not familiar with the Tattoo/Flash/Savage magazines. Personally I've seen all this stuff a million times before in the previously mentioned magazines. The only thing this has that mags don't is nudity. I had to hide a few pages from prying eyes. My cynical side wonders why Kim Saigh, Corey Miller, and Hannah Aichitson were included. La Ink anyone??? Overall good.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Steph4x4
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book arrived in great condition but has deteriorated quickly. The binding is falling apart, paging are coming out and it looks as though it has been used and abused even though it has be cared for well.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By quantumnaut
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased this book expecting it to be a good coffee table piece. I was a little surprised at how small it is. The art work contained within is ok, nothing that really moves you.
The big surprise was the bookbinding. My book literally fell apart at the seams the first time I went through it. Very poor job on the part of the printer.
The big surprise was the bookbinding. My book literally fell apart at the seams the first time I went through it. Very poor job on the part of the printer.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By elizmck
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book has virtually fallen apart due to the cheap glue used in the binding; I'm left with a mess of scattereed pages.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Mammoth Book of Tattoos is a stunning collection of artwork from a conglomerate of select tattoo masters of this generation. Most of the artwork featured in this book is in the styles of modern and Japanese tattoo art, so the variety is slightly limited, but all the photographs are in full color and dazzling quality which really draws you into the depth and detail of each tattoo.
Very little information is offered on the art of tattooing and the artists themselves, but the pictures speak volumes and offer a story that is, perhaps, not possible in the form of the written word. I have absolutely no negative comments about this book. Of all the tattoo-related literature I have collected thus far, The Mammoth Book of Tattoos is by far my favorite to look at again and again.
Very little information is offered on the art of tattooing and the artists themselves, but the pictures speak volumes and offer a story that is, perhaps, not possible in the form of the written word. I have absolutely no negative comments about this book. Of all the tattoo-related literature I have collected thus far, The Mammoth Book of Tattoos is by far my favorite to look at again and again.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By OneshotKO
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I just got this book in the mail today, and it is completely worth the $13. I've bought alot of tattoo art books, and I have subscribed to several differant tattoo magazines, and this is one of the best. This book shows several of my favorite artists and is all around awesome.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely awesome!!! Great inspiration for my next tattoo
Absolutely awesome!!! Great inspiration for my next tattoo. Great book, discovered some new artists such as Thomas Hooper, Tomas Tomas and others
Published 5 days ago by niyi ajuwon
5.0 out of 5 stars
lovin it.
Some great ideas for tattoos in here. Good for small coffee table book. The binding isn't great, but the prints are.
Published 1 month ago by Elibats
1.0 out of 5 stars
this book
This book is in bad shape the pages are falling out of it and it is supposed to be a new book
Published 1 month ago by Tanya Wstson
3.0 out of 5 stars
So far so good.
So far so good. Photos are awesome, but More Maories tattoo should had been included. But its quite a good book.
Published 2 months ago by Pedro Guarache
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Great book. Beautiful pictures of real artists work. Not your commercial flash book. Get this and put it on your coffee table. Read more
Published 2 months ago by SANTO
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very inspirational!
I am an aspiring tattoo artist and I found this book to be quite inspiring. There are awesome tattoos of every style,Check it out!
Published 2 months ago by makeupmaker201!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
What I liked most about this collection of tatoo artists was the wide range of styles and people there were. Some of everyone's art was breathtaking.
Published 2 months ago by Ann Haefele
1.0 out of 5 stars
Love tattoos,hated this book.
It's not what I was expecting,it's a bunch of pictures of people with not that good of tattoos.The binding in the book was horrible I looked at the book twice and it's already... Read more
Published 3 months ago by SammiCakes
3.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful artwork, horrible binding.
I really enjoyed thumbing through this book and looking at all of the beautiful tattoos. Unfortunately that first thumb through was enough to destroy the binding. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful atrwork
The book is stuffed with great pictures! So many ideas. I love tattoos and the stories they tell. The artists show keen talent.
Published 3 months ago by Lesa Querry
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