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Monday, December 3rd, 2012

“Traditional Tattoo in Japan: Horikazu” Book

Photographer Martin Hladik spent many years photographing and documenting the work of deceased Japanese tattoo artist Horikazu. Hladik’s new book, Traditional Tattoo in Japan: Horikazu, is a lifework of “the Tattoo Master from Asakusa in Tokio.” More than 460 pictures…

Darryl Gates of Diamond Jacks Tattoo Parlour, Soho, London

Crane.tv visits Diamond Jacks tattoo parlour in Soho, London. Described as “the longest running studio in London’s West End” it’s seen the likes of Dee Dee Ramone and the Stray Cats come through its doors. Owner Darryl Gates, longtime tattooist, has…

“Forever – The New Tattoo” Book – A Look Inside

Gestalten is set to release a new book covering the modern day and mainstream appeal of tattooing. Forever: The New Tattoo is a showcase of key tattoo innovators with a ranging span of styles, including Peter Aurisch, Mark Cross, Rafel Delalande, Lionel…

Horiyoshi III – Fall/Winter 2012 Featuring James Quaintance

Denim line Horiyoshi III bring in skater, tattoo artist and model James Quaintance to front the Fall Winter 2012 campaign, their first full denim collection entitled ‘The Thiiird’. The brand, inspired by the legendary tattoo artist of the same name, use…

The Gypsy Gentleman – Part 4 – San Diego & Tijuana

The excellent Gypsy Gentleman is back. Part four sees Marcus Kuhn stop by San Diego and Tijuana, accompanied by Bill Canales of Full Circle and Rob Benavides of Flying Panther Tattoo Studio. A brilliant travel documentary even for those not interested in…

Watch | The Gypsy Gentleman – San Francisco

Tattooing travel guide The Gypsy Gentleman hits San Francisco for its third episode. A fantastic series put together by artist Marcus Kuhn, this film features Jason Kundell, a tattooist inspired by the classic Japanese style, currently working out of Art…

Eight for the Holidays | Nick Schonberger from Complex

How we miss Nick… our old pal may have moved onto bigger and “better” things over at Complex, but we still keep in touch. An “Eight for the Holidays” allows us the opportunity to pick his brains about the very…

Tattoo Machine by Jeff Johson

There are a few great books about tattoo shop life and its related social history out there. Most notably, Samuel Steward’s Bad Boys and Tough Tattoos, based on his experience in Chicago street shops during the mid-20th century. Jeff Johnson’s…

Skin and Bones: Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor

Opening tomorrow at Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum Skin and Bones: Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor gives a nuanced view of the connections of sailor and tattoo in American culture. The comprehensive exhibition features historic documents, flash art,…

Tare Lugnt Issue Three

Tattoo magazines usually feature a lot of tattoos – as you’d expect. But where do you go from there? Tare Lugnt, a swedish magazine, have gone beyond the call of duty by making their third issue a tattoo. It’s a…

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Monday, December 3rd, 2012

“Traditional Tattoo in Japan: Horikazu” Book

Friday, August 24th, 2012

Darryl Gates of Diamond Jacks Tattoo Parlour, Soho, London

Friday, August 17th, 2012

“Forever – The New Tattoo” Book – A Look Inside

Monday, July 23rd, 2012

Horiyoshi III – Fall/Winter 2012 Featuring James Quaintance

Wednesday, July 4th, 2012

The Gypsy Gentleman – Part 4 – San Diego & Tijuana

Monday, April 30th, 2012

Watch | The Gypsy Gentleman – San Francisco

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

Eight for the Holidays | Nick Schonberger from Complex

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Tattoo Machine by Jeff Johson

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Skin and Bones: Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Tare Lugnt Issue Three