Tattoos are capable of reflecting both their owner s style and interests as well as advertising the talent of the artist involved. With tremendous skill and vis

Originating as an ancient tribal practice that marked rites of passage, symbols of religious devotion, and badges of courage, tattoo art has evolved into a mode

For thousands of years, people have engaged in ritualistic marking of the skin to identify themselves as a member of a tribe, of a lineage, of a mindset, or of

Blood and Ink is an expert guide to tattoos and how they evolved from the world of biker and sailor to mainstream society. Blood and Ink includes 150 tattoo tra

"Why did you get that tattoo? Every tattoo tells a story, whether the ink is meaningful or the result of a misguided decision made at the age of fourteen, repre