Tattoo: The Exotic Art of Skin Decoration - Softcover

What do Axl Rose's upper arm, Cher's derriere, Linda Evangelista's neck and Sean Connery's forearm have in common? You got it - they are all decorated with tattoos. Once the preserve of salty sea dogs, greasy bikers and speciality female circus acts, tattoos are now the latest fashion accessory for the street chic. This book is a vivid visual celebration of the tattooist's art. There are sections on celebrity tattoos - an expose of the glitterati from the worlds of rock 'n' roll and the movies who have burnished their hides; temporary tattoos - the do-it-yourself transfers and decals that are now increasingly popular for those who enjoy decorating their bodies but don't want the lifelong commitment of a permanent tattoo; and tattoos from around the world. Finally, there is a directory of tattoo parlours from throughout the United Kingdom and selected cities world-wide.