The Sketchbook: 80 Unique Designs by the World's Finest Tattoo Artists

The artistic versatility of tattoo artists has frequently been overshadowed by the negativity that surrounds tattooing in general. Many tattoos are made by would-be artists who copy overused designs. A perfectly tattooed body requires the skills of a professional and talented artist, who creates a unique and personal design. These designs are often inspired by one or more of the various tattoo styles of Japanese, Maori or other tribal origin. "The Sketchbook" offers the reader a selection of 80 of these unique designs by well-known and less famous, but very promising, tattoo artists from around the world. Each artist was requested to create a sketch unrestrained by commercial demands and which reflects their own personal motivations.

The book is divided into two sections: the first comprises an explanation of how this collection was brought together, along with a brief illustrated overview of the history and various styles of tattooing. The second section is devoted to the artists, each sketch being accompanied by a biography and favorite quote.

The concept of this book was developed by Marco Bratt, a tattoo artist from The Netherlands, and his partner, Germanborn lifestyle photographer Nancy Heimburger, who also wrote the introductory chapter. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-27-2009; Learn To Tattoo And Start Your Own Tattoo Business; If you are thinking about starting your own tattoo business or just trying to expand your existing business I would definitely recommend that you check out [...]. Its not just for beginners but its got the worlds largest collection of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-31-2006; Not as Expected, very disappointed!; Sadly I purchased this volume based upon other reader reviews. Although I have given it 3 stars- as the book production itself was very nice- oversize square small coffee table book, printed on high quality thick stock, with well printed...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-22-2005; Ever feel like you've been swindled?; I'm not an artist, but I do have a few tattoos. Just over 100 hours of custom work all done at the Smilin' Buddha in Calgary, Alberta. I've even managed to get 3 pictures of my work (one full page) in Paul Jefferies' vanity press book...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-24-2005; Crappy Bar napkin sketches; The following is an opinion for which we are all entitled: Although this book does tell you something about each artist and shows one sketch from each artist, it is more like a "Collection of bar napkin sketches". Most are of poor...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jan-27-2009; Learn To Tattoo And Start Your Own Tattoo Business; If you are thinking about starting your own tattoo business or just trying to expand your existing business I would definitely recommend that you check out [...]. Its not just for beginners but its got the worlds largest collection of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Aug-31-2006; Not as Expected, very disappointed!; Sadly I purchased this volume based upon other reader reviews. Although I have given it 3 stars- as the book production itself was very nice- oversize square small coffee table book, printed on high quality thick stock, with well printed...; read full review | report as inappropriate

1/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-22-2005; Ever feel like you've been swindled?; I'm not an artist, but I do have a few tattoos. Just over 100 hours of custom work all done at the Smilin' Buddha in Calgary, Alberta. I've even managed to get 3 pictures of my work (one full page) in Paul Jefferies' vanity press book...; read full review | report as inappropriate