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The Tattoo Sourcebook

Written and Compiled by the Editors of TattooFinder.com
Published by Barnes & Noble, Inc. and HarperCollinsPublishers

U.S. Release — September 2008
U.K. Release — October 2008

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Tattoo Sourcebook Highlights:

• Largest collection of high-quality, tattoo flash ever published in book format featuring nearly 2000 designs spanning 500+ full-color, glossy pages

• All artwork consists of “tattoo-friendly” designs, allowing readers to connect with the artwork in a less stressful way knowing that all designs included will work well as tattoos

• 32 design categories including Dragons, Fairies, Religious, Tribal and Zodiac tattoos

• Artwork selection criteria based on tattoo design popularity trends data collected by TattooFinder.com since 2003

• International collaborative effort with 40+ contributing artists from over 10 countries; authorship by U.S based TattooFinder.com, publication and worldwide distribution by HarperCollins U.K., and U.S. distribution by Barnes & Noble

• Authoritative introductory guide on getting tattooed written by TattooFinder.com with commentary from tattoo legends including Edward Lee, Friday Jones, Guy Aitchison, Lyle Tuttle, Rand Johnson and Spider Webb

• Ties directly into the TattooFinder.com site by providing discounts on purchases for any of the 22,000+ tattoo designs available online

• Affordably priced at less than $20US

Hardbound and Tattoo-Friendly: The Tattoo Sourcebook

The Tattoo Sourcebook (TSB) brings tattoo-friendly artwork to glossy pages, along with contributions and commentary from famed flash artists and tattooists like Guy Aitchison, Friday Jones, Lyle Tuttle and Rand Johnson. Showcasing the work of nearly 40 world-class flash artists and providing an introductory Tattoos-101 education for the tattoo newbie, the TSB serves as the best bookshelf resource to find high quality design resources for your next tattoo. With a compendium of nearly 2,000 images of all shapes, sizes and styles, there’s something for each tattoo-curious or tattoo-crazy reader.

This first publishing project of TattooFinder.com, Barnes & Noble and HarperCollinsPublishing joins industry leaders together in an effort that simultaneously fills a gap in the marketplace and honors the long tradition of tattoo artistry.

“There are some lengthy books on tattoo history and there were a few that featured various photos of people proudly displaying their already-inked appendages,” says Jeannine Dillon of HarperCollins, “But what I really wanted was a book that showed the designs before they hit skin. I wanted a book that re-created the experience of being in a tattoo studio, but with more design variety and less pressure. TattooFinder.com was best to fill that gap, what with their huge stock of online designs, categories that are easy to search and art that is beyond amazing.”

Tattoo flash (the industry name for “tattoo-friendly” artwork) was traditionally found in carnival tattoo set-ups and later on the walls of studios. Ink seekers were offered a limited collection of tattoo designs and were forced to deal with the pressure of choosing one and getting inked on the spot. Now with TattooFinder artwork available online and at your local book store, you’re able to take your time in your design search and access thousands of tattoo-friendly images from the world’s best flash artists.

“Growing up I always associated tattoos as being for either bikers or military vets,” says Peter Norton, Director of Publishing at Barnes & Noble. “But, walking through the streets of Manhattan, one only has to spend five minutes on Fifth Avenue to see that tattoos aren't just for Uncle Jimmy any more. The level of sophistication and artistry of contemporary tattoos has lead to a revolution that crosses all demographics. The Tattoo Sourcebook is an incredible reference tool for artists as well as us wannabe walking art canvases. I got my first tattoo a couple of years ago at age 37, and I'm going to use this book to help develop my next one."

TattooFinder.com: Leading the Tattoo-Friendly Revolution Online

TattooFinder.com revolutionized the tattoo industry with their single tattoo design sales model, allowing visitors to browse the world’s largest library of tattoo designs for free. With leading search capabilities, a collection of the best tattoo-friendly artwork in the world, tools to store designs you like or email them to friends for their input, TattooFinder is the best online source for quality tattoo design reference. Once visitors have browsed the selection in the comfort of their own homes, they can instantly purchase and print artwork and stencils to bring to the tattoo studio of their choice.

“TattooFinder.com has thousands upon thousands of designs to browse, the categories are easy to search and the art is beyond amazing,” says Jeannine Dillon of HarperCollins. “In my first hour of browsing, I walked away with at least three tattoo ideas that I wanted to have inked. TattooFinder had everything we needed for the Tattoo Sourcebook.”

Since their founding, TattooFinder has worked to both promote reputable artists and tattooists and be an advocate for the tattoo client. In response to the growing need for an online tattoo community, the company recently announced the launch of Tattoos-101.com, a knowledgebase and resource feature that supports the consumer from design selection and artist evaluation to the healing and aftercare process and even their possible considerations in tattoo removal.

“Since launching TattooFinder.com, our focus has been to include the end user to a much larger degree,” says Lou Bardach, a TattooFinder.com managing partner. “I think we’ve been able to empower the end consumer and, with that, connect them to the best shops, the finest artists and information they need to for the best possible tattoo experience.”

TattooFinder’s strong relationships with studio owners, artists and tattoo enthusiasts have helped them become an authoritative and trusted resource in the industry. They’ve received numerous accolades, including the prestigious PC Magazine Top 100 Websites award.