Renowned tattoo artist Lal Hardy introduces some of the world's most esteemed tattoo artists, and selects some of their finest work. One of the most popular modern art forms, tattoos are everywhere and the designs have come a long way from the traditional roses, Celtic crosses, and Chinese symbols. Tattoo Masters features some of the most pioneering and well-known names, such as Bob Tyrrell, Horiyoshi 3, Joe Capobianco, Louis Molloy, Valerie Vargas,...

Explores tattoo origins, women's labor history, circus life and the stories of several women from the late 19th century through the early 20th century who covered their bodies with tattoos and traveled the country, performing nearly nude for all to see. Includes information on Irene Woodward, Nora Hildebrandt, Artoria Gibbons, Betty Broadbent, Jean Furella Carroll, Ethel Martin, Emma de Burgh and others. Also includes some modern performers.

Tattoo art and practice have seen radical changes in the 21st century, as its popularity has exploded. An expanding number of tattoo artists have been mining the past for lost traditions and innovating with new technology. An enormous diversity of styles, genres, and techniques has emerged, ranging from geometric blackwork to vibrant painterly styles, and from hand-tattooed works to machine-produced designs.--from dust jacket.

"This books provides easy, step-by-step instructions to create your own temporary watercolor, henna, glow-in-the-dark, and flash tattoos"--

"Unleash your creativity and experiment with a range of designs -- from nautical or vintage to contemporary or abstract. DIY Temporary Tattoos gives you everything you need to be your own tattoo artist!"--Back cover. Baldwin helps you unleash your creativity and design your own temporary tattoos at home. From vintage to abstract, she gives you tutorials on how to draw, size, print, and apply them.

Tells the story of a 1957 meeting of nearly one hundred mobsters, and how a law enforcement raid there led to indictments of important organized crime figures and marked the beginning of a robust effort by the government to cripple the Mafia.