Every tattoo tells a story, whether the ink is meaningful or the result of a misguided decision made at the age of fourteen, representative of the wearer's true self or the accidental consequence of a bender. These most permanent and intimate of body adornments are hidden by pants legs and shirttails, emblazoned on knuckles, or tucked inside mouths. They are battle scars and beauty marks, totems and mementos. Pen & Ink grants us access to the tattoos-and...

"A sourcebook of 1,000 mini works of art, ranging in myriad styles and subjects, curated by talented tattoo artist Rebecca Vincent. Tattoo trends come and go, but tiny tattoos continue to be a fan-favorite. Whether you're into realistic depictions of animals or people, thought-provoking quotes, beautiful watercolor sceneries, and everything in between, bearing a tattoo on one's body continues to be a crucial source of creativity and the pinnacle of...

"Unleash your creativity and experiment with a range of designs -- from nautical or vintage to contemporary or abstract. DIY Temporary Tattoos gives you everything you need to be your own tattoo artist!"--Back cover. Baldwin helps you unleash your creativity and design your own temporary tattoos at home. From vintage to abstract, she gives you tutorials on how to draw, size, print, and apply them.

"This book uncovers the meanings behind tattoo symbols, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese and realistic. Over 150 symbols are grouped according to their meanings, whether it's good luck, freedom, wisdom, power, spirituality or love"--Provided by publisher.

"Graham Patterson's life has hit a dead end. His career as a comedian is failing. The love of his life recently broke up with him and he literally has no idea what to do next. With nothing to lose, he buys a new car and hits the road, planning to drive across country and hopefully figure out his next moves before reaching California. But along the way Patterson does something his old self would never have even considered: he gets tattooed by a brilliant...

A father tells his young son the story behind each of his tattoos.

Return to the world of inklings, tattoo magic, and evil deities as Celia uncovers the secrets of the ink in order to stop Diavala once and for all.

Told by the neighborhood boys that she cannot be a pirate, Cece seeks reassurance from her grandfather who knows about boats and has tattoos.

At the speaking of names ceremony, Leora Flint revealed to everyone in Saintstone that her true mother was a blank, somebody without the tattoos that record a persons triumphs and sins; now she has been sent to the blank settlement, Featherstone, as an exile, and as a spy because the two communities are inching closer to war--but there are some people who hope to use her as a bridge to peace, others who will do anything to prevent that, and Leora...