Total Tattoo Magazine Issue 159 January 2018

Total Tattoo Magazine Issue 159, dated January 2018, is now available as a digital PDF download. This 100-page edition gives instant access to the latest tattoo news, interviews and convention reports from around the world.

Published monthly by KMT Publishing Ltd., the magazine covers the art and culture of tattooing. The PDF format is suitable for reading on tablets, desktop computers and compatible e-reader apps.

Total Tattoo Issue 159 Book Overview

This issue of Total Tattoo features an interview with Steve Morante, a tattooist known for black and grey and Japanese styles. It also includes profiles of Chris Guest and Belly, convention reports from Florence, Barcelona and Warsaw, and portfolio features from Ashley Thomson and Stef Bastian.

The editorial welcome addresses the importance of small “bread-and-butter” tattoos in a successful tattoo business. Elsewhere, the news section covers a variety of stories from the international tattoo world, including a Philippines controversy around traditional Kalinga artist Whang-od and a British woman’s wrongful arrest over a Buddha tattoo in Sri Lanka.

This issue is published by KMT Publishing Ltd. and fits within the Art category of digital book and magazine collections.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Interview with Steve Morante on black and grey and Japanese tattooing
• Artist profile of Chris Guest, described as a painter with a trashy style and Old Master skill
• Feature on French artist Belly and her quirky, exquisite technique
• Portfolios by Ashley Thomson of Indigo Tattoo and Stef Bastian of Royal Tattoo
• Convention reports from Florence, Barcelona and Warsaw
• International gallery and cover model profile of Bernadette Macias
• Tattoo news, reviews and the January 2018 convention calendar

Why This Book Matters

Tattooing has developed into a recognised art form with deep cultural roots. This issue records both technical skill and community stories, making it useful for artists, collectors and readers interested in body art.

The news coverage also captures important debates about cultural heritage and professional practice, from the licensing of tattooists in Malta to the controversy around Whang-od’s appearance in Manila.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. You will receive access to the PDF immediately after purchase.

The file can be opened with most PDF reading apps on tablets, desktop computers and mobile devices. Kindle apps and other e-reader applications that support PDF files are also compatible.

FAQ

How do I access my download? After purchase, the PDF file is available for instant download from your account.

Will I receive a physical magazine? No. This is a digital edition, and no printed copy will be shipped.

Can I read this on my device? The PDF works with tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices and compatible PDF or Kindle apps.

Add Total Tattoo Magazine Issue 159 to your digital library and enjoy a detailed look at the international tattoo scene from January 2018.

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