A father tells his young son the story behind each of his tattoos.

Megan Massacre, tattoo artist and star of NY Ink, America's Worst Tattoos, and Bondi Ink Tattoo, presents a collection of her best tattoos and artwork, with inspiration and practical information for anyone interested in the tattoo process. Featuring a personal behind-the-scenes peek into the making of a tattoo from concept to execution. Part idea sourebook, part tattoo opus, this book is a celebration of the modern art and lifestyle of creative tattooing....

Celia and Anya, friends who use tattoo magic to send divine messages, must rely on one another to survive when they discover the fake deity they serve is very real--and very angry.

The origins of Chinese astrology can be traced to the Han Dynasty (stretching from the second century BC to the AD second century) and evolved in close association to broad Chinese philosophical concepts, most notably Confucianism and Taoism. The system of astrology that developed in the East was consistent with the prevailing religious or spiritual beliefs of the population, which were primarily polytheistic and mythologically based. The Eastern...

Tattoo Art showcases different types of subject matter, ranging from celebrity portraits to elaborate dot work. They all illustrate the skills and techniques of the artists and the range of design ideas available to tattoo enthusiasts today. Featuring an extensive gallery, arranged in imaginative sections including famous faces, fantasy, nature, love objects (such as pin-ups, and romantic symbols), cartoon characters and humorous scenes, personal...

Exhibiting cutting-edge designs from the most sought-after and acclaimed contemporary tattoo artists worldwide, Geek Ink presents magnificent ideas for tattoos on themes from science fiction and fantasy, as well as a wide range of topics across science, mathematics, literature, and philosophy. With commentary from creators of the Instinct project--which connects people with the finest tattoo art from 380,000 studios worldwide and has an Instagram...

Mehndi, the ancient art of painting on the skin with henna, beautifies the body, rejuvenates the spirit, and celebrates the joys of creativity and self-expression. More than just a temporary tattoo, mehndi offers us a way to participate in a centuries-old tradition still practiced in India, Africa, and the Middle East. In this stunning and authoritative book, Loretta Roome traces the origins and meanings of traditional designs, demonstrates how to...

Many tattoos from all Polynesian cultures often share a common trait: they include elements representing protection.It's easy to understand why: protection was often needed from enemies and environment, and tattoos, being a sacred connection to the gods, were the idealway to channel protection upon men and women alike.This book contains 28 flash designs of different protective symbols like tiki, manaia, sun and lizards.

A short (under 42 pages), simple, and easy-to-read book, Tox-Sick Girl by Hayley Imbriani, LMT, CCPA, with Ronald Joseph Kule, acclaimed biographer, author, and novelist, foreword by Freddie Ulan, DC, CCN, is relevant and helpful to laypersons with tattoos, those thinking of getting one, and clinicians and practitioners who work with people who have tattoos.⍾⍾Tattoos can contribute to things going wrong with bodies despite the beauty and meaning...

This book includes beautifully photographed nail projects and step-by-step instructions for over 20 unique designs. Additionally, there are extra nail art tips and tricks from prominent nail art technicians to help you achieve flawless execution of all the projects. A beginner to a professional manicurist can use this book as a source of inspiration and a guide to modern nail art techniques.