Sunday, August 10, 2008

Japanese Tattoo Design Book - Flowers






















This book is really cool - the Tattoo Tribal guys did it again!! This book has 19 full color, full pages original art pieces by some amazing artists including Hata from Inkrat Tattoo, Makoto from Hocus Pocus, Horihito from Studio Baku, Shige from Yellow Blaze in Yokohama and Hiroyuki Cotton Pickin' and many more. Tattoo photos are clear and feature both traditional and contemporary art styles. The book includes sections devoted to Lilies, Acanthus, Roses, Clovers, Olive, Lemon, Strawberry, Sunflowers, Lillie of The Valley, Hibiscus, Cherry, Apple, Mushroom, Lotus, Paisley, Grapes. Pomegranate, Hemp, Arabesque, Japanese Cherry Blossom (sakura), Chrysanthemum, Tree Peony, Morning Glory, Willow, Red Spider Lily, Gourds, Bamboo, Pine, Ume (Japanese Plums),Iris, Maple, Camellia, Hydrangea, Orchid, Violet, Peaches, Wisteria and Japanese Playing Cards. (!!?!?!?) Over 300 color photos of amazing Japanese flower tattoos. This book is another great compilation out by the Tattoo Tribal magazine group - one of the most popular tattoo magazines here in Japan. This book is appx. 7" x 10" and 160 pages. Text is in Japanese, except for chapter introduction and some of the artists and shops. $38 and $8 to ship.

1 comment:

esti said...

Hi,

I am trying to buy that book but I can't find it anywhere... Could you tell me where you bought it please?
Cheers!
Esti