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Authors:Greg Boyle Published on: 2011-02-08 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Pages: 240 ISBN:1439153159 ISBN13: 9781439153154 Category:Biography and Autobiography Books Rating: 4.526 Total Buying 19 Father Boyle started Homeboy Industries nearly 20 years ago, which has served members of more than half of the gangs in Los Angeles. This collection presents parables about kinship and the sacredness of life drawn from Boyle's years of working with gangs.Father Boyle started Homeboy Industries nearly 20 years ago, which has served members of more than half of the gangs in Los Angeles. This collection presents parables about kinship and the sacredness of life drawn from Boyle's years of working with gangs. “Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.” -Daniel Handler More info about Popular tattoo's

Authors:Kat Von D Published on: 2009-01-20 Publisher: Harper Design Pages: 176 ISBN:0061684384 ISBN13: 9780061684388 Category:Art Books Rating: 4.511 Total Buying 25 High Voltage Tattoo is a graphic perspective on today's global tattoo culture by Kat Von D, star of The Learning Channel's L.A. Ink and one of the most talented and popular artists working today. Designed in a style that is reminiscent of a handmade Gothic journal with its red padded cover, ornate typography, and parchmentlike pages, it throws the door wide open to tattooing culture in the way only an insider like Kat can. High Voltage Tattoo traces Kat's career as an artist, from early childhood influences to recent work, along with examples of what inspires her, information about the show and her shop, her sketches, and personal tattoos. The book goes deep into tattoo process and culture: readers can see up close the pigments, the tools, and the making of complex, even collaborative, tattoos. With a foreword ...

Authors:Isabel Azevedo Drouyer Published on: 2016-11-29 Publisher: River Books Press Dist A C Pages: 176 ISBN:6167339724 ISBN13: 9786167339726 Category:Art Books Rating: Total Buying 28 * See how a single Thai tattoo affects its bearer's life* Learn the history behind these fascinating tattoos* Beautiful photographs taken of these masterfully crafted tattoosFor hundreds of years, Thai Buddhist monks, using magical incantations and spells, have been covering people's bodies with indelible ink marks in the belief that they will attract luck, wealth, and blessings. Images of tattooed men appear in 18th century murals. In the past, people believed that these tattoos would provide protection against evil spirits and could render the bearer invulnerable to stab wounds and even bullets. Known in Thai as Sak Yant, these ancient tattoos are today undergoing a revival in popularity, both in Thailand and beyond. In addition, Thai tattoo masters are invited to practice their art abroad, th...

Authors:Russ Thorne,Andrew Trull Published on: 2010-06-01 Publisher: Pages: 96 ISBN:184543370X ISBN13: 9781845433703 Category:Temporary tattoos Books Rating: Total Buying 41 Do you love fun and new body art designs, but don't want a lifetime tattoo commitment? There's an easier way to get the new look you've seen on TV and in the movies. Now you can feel cool, look great or be tough with any design you want. The Temporary Tattoo Directory for Guys has all the transfers you need to wear a different design every day of the week.The Temporary Tattoo Directory for Guys includes 100 high quality, long-lasting transfers in the ten most popular styles. Whether you want a tribal design, gothic tattoo or something fun for the beach, there are so many to choose from. You'll love the explanations of each tattoo, giving you the symbolism and meaning behind every design. Complete with flash drawings and colour photography, this book is your one-stop-shop for needle-free body art.Abo...

Authors:Makiko Kuwahara Published on: 2005-07-22 Publisher: Berg Publishers Pages: 268 ISBN:1845201558 ISBN13: 9781845201555 Category:Art Books Rating: Total Buying 10 In the 1830s, missionaries in French Polynesia sought to suppress the traditional art of tattooing, because they believed it to be a barbaric practice. More than 150 years later, tattooing is once again thriving in French Polynesia. This engrossing book documents the meaning of tattooing in contemporary French Polynesian society. As a permanent inscription, a tattoo makes a powerful statement about identity and culture. In this case, its resurgence is part of a vibrant cultural revival movement. Kuwahara examines the complex significance of the art, including its relationship to gender, youth culture, ethnicity and prison life. She also provides unique photographic evidence of the sophisticated techniques and varied forms that characterize French Polynesian tattooing today.Winner of The Japanese Society for Oceanic Studi...

Authors:Michael McLeer,Billy Burke,Angela Boatwright Published on: 2013 Publisher: Prestel Pub Pages: 240 ISBN:3791346636 ISBN13: 9783791346632 Category:Art Books Rating: Total Buying 16 What happens when you cross the urban aesthetic of graffiti with the ancient art of tattoo ? Over the past few decades, the two have converged in a unique art form documented definitively for the first time in this book. Famed graffiti tattoo artist Michael |Kaves| McLeer and tattoo documentarian Billy Burke introduce the pioneers and visionaries of |skin graffiti|. Discover their process and handiwork, learn how they got there, and come away with a fresh appreciation for artistes who transform the human body into the ultimate canvas for self - expression.What happens when you cross the urban aesthetic of graffiti with the ancient art of tattoo ? Over the past few decades, the two have converged in a unique art form documented definitively for the first time in this book. Famed graffiti tattoo artist M...

Authors:Kerby Rosanes Published on: 2016-05-31 Publisher: Pages: 128 ISBN:1631061755 ISBN13: 9781631061752 Category:Art Books Rating: Total Buying 6 World-renowned artist Kerby Rosanes specializes in black ink doodles and sketches, and at the age of 23, he quit his desk job as a graphic designer to pursue his art full time. With a legion of over a million followers, Kerby has been a source of inspiration to artists, designers, and art-lovers all over the world with his stunning art and inspirational messages like |Never Quit Drawing| and |Be Awesome Today.| Now fans can glimpse the personal sketchbook of Kerby Rosanes with Sketchy Stories, a beautiful facsimile reproduction of his original sketchbook, loaded with secret doodles, elaborate sketches, and whimsical lines and detailed patterns. Interspersed with his artwork, Kerby also includes techniques, tips, inspirations, influences, and more. The ideal gift for fans of Kerby Rosanes or anyone who is ready to be creatively inspired.Wor...