Total Tattoo Book [Paperback]

Amy Krakow (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1994

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (June 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446670014
• ISBN-13: 978-0446670012
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #901,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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73 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars "Total Tattoo Book" totally incomplete, May 19, 2000

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Charissa S. Hamilton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Total Tattoo Book (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:

2.0 out of 5 stars not too sure., August 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Total Tattoo Book (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:

1.0 out of 5 stars read this review., March 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Total Tattoo Book (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.