The most comprehensive book yet on this unique art form. Whether flaunted or hidden, sought as art or curiosity, the tatoo has left its mark on generations. From its beginnings as a pagan ornament to today's popular body art, this book takes an intriguing look at the world of tatoos. 150 photos.
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73 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I must start by saying that I am considerably disappointed with this book. The author spends a lot of time boasting about being a "tattooed Jew", tooting her own horn for organizing a tattoo convention in New York, and talking about how "tattooed people are ok!" and "bikers are just like everyone else". There is definately too much chatter and not enough information. The list of tattoo studios in the back of the book is not a very good resource, as the information there is highly likely to change, such as addresses and phone numbers. There are a lot of black and white photos, not "many in color!" as the back of the book claims, and most of the pictures can be found in any number of other books on the subject. The book was inexpensive, and may provide some insight into tattooing in New York, but it lacks substance and isnt worth much more than a quick read.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
i would only recommend this book to people who know nothing at all about tattooing. i would have rather named this book "tattooing for dummies". if you're new to the tattooing community this book will definitely provide you with useful information, otherwise it just wont do much for you. too many generalizations, i feel. the language used is very much aimed at an american audience.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first book that I have read on tattooing and I found it to be very poorly written and lacking substance. The first few chapters are the only ones that include any sort of valid information and even that is very breif. The text seemed to be quite repetative and written in laymans terms. The photos were o.k. but they felt misplaced and serving as a diversion from the composition itself. As the book drags on she uses a listing magazines and studios (many of which are no longer open) to try and fill the last fifty pages or so. Don't waste your money and time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ok for beginers or newbies
This book will be ok if you know nothing about the tattoo world and are interested in it. Just scratches the surface of everything about tattooing. Read more
Published on July 27, 2008 by Joseph Zimmerman
Tattoo Review
This book is extremely informative, eye-opening & interesting for someone thinking about getting a tattoo. Read more
Published on January 3, 2007 by Angel x
for beginners only?
this book is very very fundamental. the black and white photos are small and pretty useless and the color shots could be better.
better books are available
better books are available
Published on February 6, 2006 by Jim Pulizzi
not what i expected
im a big fan of body art. i read and research alot about it. i also have four tattoos of my own and plan on getting more. i even dated a tattoo artist for a short period of time. Read more
Published on June 16, 2004 by "indecent_vision"
A Must Read 4 Tat2 Lovers
This book was hard to put down, even though I had homework to do. It has a wide variety of categories explained in plain english for newbies w/ pics. Read more
Published on April 5, 2004 by M. Negron
Not TOTAL tattoo book
Well it was a light read and i learnt a little. It doesn't deserve its title of TOTAL tattoo book because its far from complete. Read more
Published on December 9, 2003 by T. Irle
very dissapointing
Amy Krakow has one small ankle tattoo, attends a couple tattoo festivals and calls her self an expert. Read more
Published on September 16, 2003 by Gerald L. Spessard
Great Tattoo Ethnography
"The Total Tattoo Book" is a great tattoo ethnography. Amy Krakow explores the many elements associated with tattooing and answers questions to the sociological inquiries related... Read more
Published on November 18, 2002
Guide book to the World of Tattoing--Color Photos, History
This is a great guide to Tattoo culture, history, styles, effects upon society, et al. Also included is a listing of Tattoo shops all-over the world. Read more
Published on July 23, 2002 by Frater V
A quick read
I title this a quick read since I skipped alot. Some of it is good, but most of what is good you could get in one Tattoo magazine. Some nice pictures. Ms. Read more
Published on July 14, 2001 by Liza Williams
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I fell in love with pictures on skin when I was five. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tattoo studio, tattoo festival, cosmetic tattooing, tattoo community, tattoo art, permanent makeup, tiger tattoo, tattoo conventions, tattoo machine, tattoo world, tattooed person, tattoo shop, first tattoo, needle bar, temporary tattoos, tattoo removal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, The Total Tattoo Book, San Francisco, Sheila May, Coney Island, Lyle Tuttle, Los Angeles, Jonathan Shaw, Tattoo Archive, Ontario Canada, Shotsie Gorman, Spider Webb, Lady Luck, Mick Beasley, San Diego, Scotty Lowe, Shotsie's Tattoos, United States, Get Colored, Tattoo Revue, William De Michele, Kris Sperry, New Mexico, Ruth Marten, The Illustrated Woman New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
I fell in love with pictures on skin when I was five. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tattoo studio, tattoo festival, cosmetic tattooing, tattoo community, tattoo art, permanent makeup, tiger tattoo, tattoo conventions, tattoo machine, tattoo world, tattooed person, tattoo shop, first tattoo, needle bar, temporary tattoos, tattoo removal Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, The Total Tattoo Book, San Francisco, Sheila May, Coney Island, Lyle Tuttle, Los Angeles, Jonathan Shaw, Tattoo Archive, Ontario Canada, Shotsie Gorman, Spider Webb, Lady Luck, Mick Beasley, San Diego, Scotty Lowe, Shotsie's Tattoos, United States, Get Colored, Tattoo Revue, William De Michele, Kris Sperry, New Mexico, Ruth Marten, The Illustrated Woman New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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