David McComb Pořadí knih (chronologicky)

Over the past century, tattoos have emerged from the underground. From body art's early association with sailors, convicts and side-show acts to the current adoption of tattoo culture amongst celebrities and the mainstream via the tattoo renaissance of the 1970s, this book reveals the entire history. Combining a wealth of visual material from across the many cultures and sub-cultures we associate with tattoos, including fashion, music and art, with examples of some of the most exquisite tattoos ever inked, the book shows over 400 photographs, many published for the first time. This is a unique examination of the tattoo as a form of personal expression and an intriguing visual guide to the social and stylistic changes of the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. This visual history will appeal to anyone with an interest in body art and social history, and to anyone planning a tattoo.

Building on the success of the original Body Art, this sequel explores significant developments in tattoos and body modification over the past year, featuring interviews with key figures who have influenced this dynamic scene. It includes insights on breaking into the competitive tattoo industry from top professionals. An exclusive interview with the iconic Kat Von D reveals her outrageous perspectives as a leading figure in the field. The book delves into mouth modification techniques, showcasing various methods from fake fangs to metal grills. An in-depth examination of tattoo conventions highlights vibrant events in New York and Brighton. The section on Ultra Vixens presents Bizarre's sexiest inked readers. Extended interviews with renowned body modification personalities, such as Pauly Unstoppable and Zombie Boy, provide deeper insights into their lives and art. Additionally, columns cover cutting-edge processes in body modification, including eyeball tattoos and eyelid piercings. The book also features the most extreme body modifiers, known as self amputees, who pursue radical transformations. Finally, galleries display tattoos and body modifications submitted by Bizarre's readers, celebrating the creativity and diversity of this art form.