Total Tattoo Magazine Issue 171 January 2019

Total Tattoo Magazine Issue 171, January 2019, is the complete digital edition of the monthly tattoo publication from KMT Publishing Ltd. This PDF download gives you instant access to the full issue, including news, portfolios, reviews and convention listings.

This digital edition is available as an instant download. You can start reading on your preferred device after purchase.

Book Overview

Total Tattoo Magazine Issue 171 presents a wide range of tattoo culture and artistry. Features include Mike Dorsey’s American influenced Ukiyo-e style paintings and tattoos. The Barcelona Tattoo Expo and conversations with New York tattoo legends Clayton Patterson and Marvin Moskowitz are also featured. The issue covers The Numbers Project, working with gang members from South Africa’s prisons, and Samantha Smith’s neo-traditional Art Nouveau tattoos from Canada.

Published monthly by KMT Publishing Ltd, the magazine includes news and reviews, the Cambridge Tattoo Convention, Tahlia Undarlekt’s nomadic tattoo work, La Quiniela book illustrating Argentina’s game of chance, portfolios from artists such as Liz Venom, EszterBombshellDavid and TattooParliament (Canada), and Daria Pirojenko’s mash-up tattoos.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• News coverage of the landmark acquittal of Japanese tattooist Taiki Masuda.
• Mike Dorsey’s American influenced Ukiyo-e style paintings and tattoos.
• A conversation with New York tattoo legends Clayton Patterson and Marvin Moskowitz.
• The Numbers Project, working with gang members from South Africa’s prisons.
• Samantha Smith’s neo-traditional Art Nouveau tattoos from Canada.
• Portfolios, gallery selections, convention calendar, and regional studio directory.

Why This Book Matters

This issue captures a significant moment in tattoo history, reporting on the Japanese High Court ruling that tattooing is a form of artistic expression rather than a medical procedure. It also reflects continuing debates around tattoo recognition technology, cultural attitudes to visible ink, and the role of tattoos in contemporary society.

For tattoo artists, historians and enthusiasts, the issue offers a mix of practical studio news, artistic portfolios and cultural commentary from the international tattoo community.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you will receive access to the PDF file, which can be read on appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices and compatible reading apps.

FAQ

Is access instant? Yes, this digital edition is available for download immediately after purchase.

Will I receive a physical copy? No, this is a digital PDF edition only; there is no physical shipping.

Which devices can I use? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices and compatible reading apps.

Download Total Tattoo Magazine Issue 171 today and explore the stories, portfolios and news that shaped the January 2019 tattoo world.