Some important literature for tattoo artists. With topics in mind like: artistic skill, technique, business and more. These reads are sure to level up your career.
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Biographies
Art & Techniques
Science & History
Biographies
Pioneers of the craft and their stories
Tattoo legend, Jeff Gogue's book published in 2010 and printed only 500
Jeff Gogue Calvaria Book - eBay
Worth the read for sure. Very valuable insight
Brian Paul Collected Works 2015~2018 - Kings Avenue Collective
A house hold name for a reason. A female in the industry who changed the game.
Kat Von D
Joshua Carlton's book of tattooing techniques. The legend himself, who better to learn from?
Joshua Carlton - Advanced Tattooing Techniques: A Guide to Realism
Art & Techniques
Not just limited to tattooing, we can pull inspiration from anywhere.
A beautiful book cover to cover. A great resource for artists
The Geometry behind Snakes and Dragons - Kintaro Publishing
Insightful and creative. Makes for a beautiful coffee table books as well
BOBEUS - Kintaro Publishing
A very cool coffee table type of book. Just a really beautiful one for the collection
The Language of Tattoos: 130 Symbols
Beautiful images, in a quality bonded book. A gorgeous one for the collection
The Blue Book – BELZEL BOOKS
A popularized book among the tattoo artist community. Published in 2010
Cranial Visions: Artistic Skull Exploration
A body of works that study insects as tattoo. Cover art by Jeff Gogue
Antennae of Inspiration: The Insect Art Project
A great book of flash, of the one and only Lyle Tuttle. His work paved the way for us all
The Tattoo Art of Mystery Legend R. Johnson, Volume 1
Science & History
How does a tattoo even work? Where did they come from?
Let's do a deep dive on this one. This sounds incredibly interesting.
Forensic Analysis of Tattoos and Tattoo Inks
What is the science of tattooing? Who's read this one?
Science Ink: Tattoos of the Science Obsessed
The title really says it all. I personally, need to know more!
The Philosophy of Tattoos
Important for today's world. A great addition to the shop when creating a safe space
Queer Tattoo
Really interested in this one. Might have to add it to my list. Who's read this one?
