Jul 26
Total Tattoo Book
Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2009 in Tattoo Information
The most comprehensive book yet on this unique art form. Whether flaunted or hidden, sought as art or curiosity, the tatoo has left its mark on generations. From its beginnings as a pagan ornament to today’s popular body art, this book takes an intriguing look at the world of tatoos. 150 photos.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Ok for beginers or newbies
This book will be ok if you know nothing about the tattoo world and are interested in it. Just scratches the surface of everything about tattooing.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Tattoo Review
This book is extremely informative, eye-opening & interesting for someone thinking about getting a tattoo.
I must start by saying that I am considerably disappointed with this book. The author spends a lot of time boasting about being a “tattooed Jew”, tooting her own horn for organizing a tattoo convention in New York, and talking about how “tattooed people are ok!” and “bikers are just like everyone else”. There is definately too much chatter and not enough information. The list of tattoo studios in the back of the book is not a very good resource, as the information there is highly likely to change, such as addresses and phone numbers. There are a lot of black and white photos, not “many in color!” as the back of the book claims, and most of the pictures can be found in any number of other books on the subject. The book was inexpensive, and may provide some insight into tattooing in New York, but it lacks substance and isnt worth much more than a quick read.
3.0 out of 5 stars
for beginners only?
this book is very very fundamental. the black and white photos are small and pretty useless and the color shots could be better.
better books are available
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Must Read 4 Tat2 Lovers
This book was hard to put down, even though I had homework to do. It has a wide variety of categories explained in plain english for newbies w/ pics.
im a big fan of body art. i read and research alot about it. i also have four tattoos of my own and plan on getting more. i even dated a tattoo artist for a short period of time. i hung out at the tattoo shop every day and was around 5-10 artists at a time every day. i know my stuff. but by no means am i out writing a book on tattoos.
with that said.
this book was not the “total tattoo book” i expected. it mostly told me stuff i already knew, had bad pictures, and talked way to much about her personal experiences. i was bored and even skipped sentences at times just to finish it. but i did finish it out of respect for the author and give her two stars.
1 star for her efforts
1 star because its about tattoos
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not TOTAL tattoo book
Well it was a light read and i learnt a little. It doesn’t deserve its title of TOTAL tattoo book because its far from complete.
3.0 out of 5 stars
very dissapointing
Amy Krakow has one small ankle tattoo, attends a couple tattoo festivals and calls her self an expert.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Tattoo Ethnography
“The Total Tattoo Book” is a great tattoo ethnography. Amy Krakow explores the many elements associated with tattooing and answers questions to the sociological inquiries related…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Guide book to the World of Tattoing–Color Photos, History
This is a great guide to Tattoo culture, history, styles, effects upon society, et al. Also included is a listing of Tattoo shops all-over the world.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A quick read
I title this a quick read since I skipped alot. Some of it is good, but most of what is good you could get in one Tattoo magazine. Some nice pictures. Ms.
1.0 out of 5 stars
read this review.
This was the first book that I have read on tattooing and I found it to be very poorly written and lacking substance.