Product Description

The charismatic Kat Von D, the star of LA Ink, opens the door to the world of contemporary tattooing, the way only a true insider can. The book will be targeted to the tattoo audience, particularly the younger demographic that actively gets tattoos. It will include Kat's story, what inspires her, information about her show and her shop, her sketches, and her personal tattoos (she's a walking tattoo). The thrust of the book is on her point of view on tattooing now: the work she finds inspirational, past and present; great tattoo artists, from a classic artist like Sailor Jerry to people she admires who are working around the world.The book will feature the work of and profiles of/interviews with a range of contemporary tattoo artists. It will also include lots of profiles of /interviews with people who have interesting tattoos and all the stories behind them, which is a very intriguing aspect of her show. The book will have a strong voyeuristic, human interest factor along with a wealth of great line art and photography, which is being shot for the book by Lionel Deloy. Finally, the book will include humourous visual thematic portfolios of Kat's work and aspects of tattooing she finds compelling. The examples include: Kat's portrait tattoos (for which she is famous); great work in typography, back pieces, memorials, body suits, and more.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #460 in Books
• Published on: 2009-01-19
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 176 pages

Review
On the November 27th episode of the reality show LA Ink, Kat Von D will talk about High Voltage Tattoo. The content of the story lets viewers learn about Kat's process in putting the book together, and while she talks viewers will see insert shots of some of the pages of the proof of the book. http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/realtime/laink/ --LA Ink

Beautifully presented and wonderfully designed, with great photography on practically every page you flick through ... a book that will appeal to a cross section of tattoo fans. --Skin Deep Magazine, Issue 170

At 26 Kat von D is already a tattoo icon. -Special feature and competition to win signed copies of the book. --Metal Hammer, March/April 2009

Beautifully presented and wonderfully designed, with great photography on practically every page you flick through ... a book that will appeal to a cross section of tattoo fans. --Skin Deep Magazine, Issue 170

At 26 Kat von D is already a tattoo icon. -Special feature and competition to win signed copies of the book. --Metal Hammer, March/April 2009

Customer Reviews

Amazing Quality pictures and book
When you first unwrap this book you will see what I mean. The cover is soft and pillowy, the pictures are vibrant and just POP from the page, and even the fonts used are beautiful.

This book goes through not only Kat's life and tattoos (and clears up what really happened on Miami Ink) but also her clients, friends, other artists - all with fantastic quality tattoo pics.

Don't just think this is a book for tattoo lovers, it's a book for anyone who loves visual arts.

I am really glad I got this.

Amazing book by an amazing tattoo artist
I ordered this book as i am a fan of Kat Von D and LA Ink. Not only is this book a look into Kat's life and how she got where she is today but it shows you the journey that some of her clients have undergone.

This is an amazing book by an amazing tattoo artist, well worth the purchase.

An easy read, with great photos!
This book was set up in a simple, easy to read format with great photos and sketches. It delves only into the surface and the life of Kat VonD (do not expect any revallations in here though) It is not much more than has been profiled on the Tv show(s) and her my space profile.

The stories of her clients, and the tattoos they have had done are fun to read about. Some of the quirky things that were also amusing and interesting were the bits on her top songs, what insprires her and who has influenced her.

A nice touch with the inclusions of some of the artists you have seen profiled on either Miami ink or La ink. Shawn Barber, the artist who painted Kat as well as Michael Hussar and his gothic paintings are two of my personal fave's.

High Voltage and it's "B" team are too briefly covered and really it would have been nice to see more on them as well as her relationships with Corey Millar, Hannah Aitchison, and Kim Saigh. I do think the addition of the Around the world artists was a nice touch for those looking for a reputable tattoo artist that may be closer and more available to do a stellar tattoo.

Overall. this is is an interestng book that would suit a fan of Kat Von D, a coffee table and or for those who want great photos of tattoos that Kat has, and has done.