UNDER THE SKIN

An art form unique in the world, tattoos are as varied in style and form as the living bodies they adorn. Under the Skin examines ta ttoos from three different angles, through the work of more than 37 artists. First the book explores cultural history, including tri bal, Japanese and American traditional tattoos. Next is a survey of individuals and their tattoos. What is the inspiration behind ea ch design? What does each tattoo mean to the person who chose it? Third, and finally, Under the Skin catalogs the visual language of tattoos...[Read more]