Finally got my copy of the Bloodwork book. Wow! I'm blown away. The first surprise was when the two volume set was handed to me. It's so damn heavy I almost dropped it on my foot. I'd say about 30lbs of great tattoo pics.
Wonderful design on the cover, as you can see. The second surprise was when I opened the book - they used one of my pictures for the inside cover! Guess they liked it.
These books cover many different artists from all over the world, and the general format is a cover page with a portrait of the artist and a map showing their location, and then several pages devoted to each tattoo collector associated with that artist. Each collector gets a smaller portrait, a fold-out three page spread with a couple of views, as well as a few more pages devoted to more full-page views and several detail shots. These are all full body tattoos, hence the "Bodies" name.
My name is actually misspelled on my title page, but I'm not mad. I was actually reconsidering giving my full name in the first place. Problem solved! My bare ass is all over the damn place, is it wrong to hope for a modicum of anonymity?
Here's my three-page foldout. Trying to suck in my gut. ;)
Another view of my back, and some detail shots.
I don't want to share photos of the other artwork, but trust me, there is plenty of tremendous artwork showcased in these two books. This is absolutely the best tattoo book I own as far as quality of subjects, pictures, and overall design and packaging. If you're an appreciator of tattoo art like me, do yourself a favor and check out this book. I'm honored to be a part of it.
3 comments:
I don't see no gut!! This spread is so beautiful.
Hey Mike,
My wife gave me the set for Xmas !
I was showing her your entry about it on the blog and she tracked it down.
You weren't kidding, that sucker really tips the scales, but a finer collection in print I have never seen.
So much to see, I haven't even gotten through book #1 yet.
All the best to you, with hopes for a great New Year.
Dmitri
Hi Mike,
I bought the book ‘Bloodwork Bodies’, and finally I’ve got it from the customs where I need to pick it up somewhere here in Germany
1. Yes as you said it is very heavy, I was very astonished
2. Yes, it is excellent, so many brilliant tattooists, and so many collectors, who are proud about that what they have achieved. The pictures have a very high quality. It is real art.
3. Congratulations that you are part of it, you must feel honoured
Some years ago I was Japan (Asakusa). Since then I intent to start with the progress of an irezumi and the book makes much more appetite to go this way.
Regards Hartmut
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