Product Description

More and more people are getting into body art, but how do you go about choosing a design? It is, after all, a lifetime decision that's going to cost thousands of dollars to erase or alter? Now in paperback, "500 Tattoo Designs" is the ultimate source for inspiration and guidance. Neatly organized by theme, the clearly-executed line drawings cover every conceivable subject area, from historical and traditional to modern. A variety of imagery includes native American Indian tribal symbols, Japanese and Chinese characters, arcane hieroglyphics, Gothic skulls, Celtic amulets, Maori armbands, nymphs, dragons, talismans and religious symbols. In addition to the designs, this book also includes sections on health and safety, how to choose a tattoo parlour and tattoo aftercare. Whether you want to start from scratch or elaborate on an existing tattoo, show off your design or conceal it, this book is packed with hundreds of ideas and possibilities. It contains a vast reference library to aid customization. It includes information on choosing a tattoo parlour and after care. It features tattoos in both black line work and colour.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #112031 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-07
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

About the Author
Henry Ferguson is one of the UK's leading authorities on tattoo and body art. As well as being the publisher of Body Art magazine, one of the foremost journals on body art, Henry co-authored The Art of Tattoo. Henry lives in Norfolk.

Customer Reviews

please dont get a tattoo from this book
what a load of rubbish, a book of very very basic out lines that would suit stain glass windows more than tattoos the colouring is basic no shading on the whole a very poor example of ink work that's available today, the best tattoo in the whole book is the one on the cover and that's far from an interesting example of tattoo work.very poor.

Poor designs
The designs in here look like pictures in a childrens colouring in book. They are very basic and tacky looking. Although i dont like most tribal designs the tattoo at the front of the book it is probably better than the rest in there.

the worst of the worst
As a proffesional tattooist and avid tattoo-related book collector, I must say this is the worst source book for 'tattoo designs' I have come across. The author evidently has no interest or experience in the field of tattooing and is looking to make a quick buck!