As old as human history & as new as this moment, tattoos have gone from being the domain of outlaw bikers & sailors to becoming cutting-edge body decoration, And this book celebrates the medium for what it is - deeply personal & often provocative art Myriad motifs appear on its pages, from malevolent totems & dark demons to lighthearted graphics, cartoon anime, flowing Japanese-style florals, & old-school flash, in palettes as subtle as black & gray to in-your-face vibrant Day-Glo. Showcasing striking, full-color photographs of this skin art, Tattoo also features the honesr words of a broad spectrum of individuals who have submitted their skin to a tatto artist's needle. When the needle pierces the skin, the whims of the artist & the subjec tbecome permanently embedded on the skin. What inspired these indelible designs? Tattoo invites you to share the unique stories & striking visuals of some anazing ink.