Tattoo Sourcebook Reviews, Quotes and Articles

"Think Ink" - Westword, September 19, 2008 - VIEW ARTICLE (PDF)

"Hardbound and Tattoo-Friendly: The Tattoo Sourcebook" - Inked Magazine, September 2008 - VIEW ARTICLE (PDF)

"Abort Recommends . . . The Tattoo Sourcebook" - Abort Magazine, September 2008 - VIEW ARTICLE

"Tattoo You" - Out Front Colorado, September 3, 2008 - VIEW ARTICLE (PDF)

“When I first tried to find a book on tattoo design, I was surprised by how little there was on the market. There were some lengthy books on tattoo history and there were a few books featuring various photos of people proudly displaying their already-inked appendages, but what I really wanted was a book that showed the designs before they hit the 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 had everything I really wanted for the book. I spoke to owner, Lou Bardach, and he thought the sourcebook was a fantastic idea, but it wasn’t enough. He wanted to give readers an authoritative and informative introduction to tattoos, and he couldn’t have been more right. The Tattoo Sourcebook not only helps you find your perfect design, but helps you have the best possible tattoo experience.”

— Jeannine Dillon, Senior Editor at HarperCollinsPublishing

“Growing up I always associated tattoos as being for either bikers or military vets — a fraternity of faded hearts and arrows, American flags and “Mom.” 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. When HarperCollins presented The Tattoo Sourcebook, I immediately understood the need for it. The book is an incredible reference tool for artists, as well as for us wannabe walking art canvases. I particularly like the user-friendly layout of the book — the A to Z approach to tattoo genres allow the reader to dip in and out or read the book cover to cover. 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.”

— Peter Norton, Director of Publishing at Barnes & Noble

"My clients LOVE the Tattoo Sourcebook. There’s something about being able to curl up with a huge book of wide-ranging tattoo designs that inspires their desire and creative imagination exponentially. It’s a definite coffee table coup along with the walls and racks in a busy shop, and those custom studios will appreciate the dimension it adds to their resource library. Congratulations on the amazing Tattoo Sourcebook, an idea whose time has come!"

- Friday Jones, Xac Anthony Salon & Spa, TattooFinder.com flash artist & Tattoo Sourcebook contributor


Calli Carvajal, stylist at Xac Anthony Salon & Spa,
with her new sparrow tattoos picked
from the Tattoo Sourcebook and
tattooed by Friday Jones.


“The Tattoo Sourcebook is for tattoo lovers and tattoo newbies alike. A lot of thought went into the project and I believe it to be well worth it. I found that all of the data collected was put together wonderfully and that there is an incredible amount of information for someone thinking about taking that first step into the world of tattoos. There are a multitude of questions that one should ask before receiving that first poke of the needle and the Tattoo Sourcebook covers all of them accurately.

“Now, you would think that this leaves all of us who have spent hours under the needle out in the cold — not so. The historical data included is interesting and valuable and there is also more than enough artwork to keep our salty minds busy for quite some time. Each design is named and indexed in the back of the book for easy reference, without cluttering up the art pages with too much text. The quality of the artwork is also amazing and to see a collection of artists that would not normally be featured together in a publication is quite unique.

“The Tattoo Sourcebook is a great buy for anyone that has ever thought about tattoos. If you love them, this is an easy sell. If you hate them, maybe this book will change your mind once you see how much there is to them. Or if you are apathetic about everything, the Sourcebook is cheap in price and you would spend more renting movies or going to the bar. A book of this magnitude, being offered at such an incredible price, is unheard of, and almost mind-boggling.”

— Ray Reasoner, TattooFinder.com flash artist & Tattoo Sourcebook contributor

"I figured that, if anyone could pull off such a large-scale artistic and literary undertaking, it would be the talented crew at TattooFinder.com — and they certainly did! After thoroughly devouring the Tattoo Sourcebook, I found it to be a well-researched, well-written, visually exciting, comprehensive guide into the world of tattoos and tattoo art. There is a wealth of useful information. From the historical and cultural context of tattoos to the thousands of professional designs representing a wide variety of artistic styles and popular subjects; this book covers it all.

"I highly recommend the Sourcebook to anyone interested in discovering more about tattoos and tattoo art. It is a wonderful blend of interesting, informative literary content and an awesome collection of inspiring, quality artwork — a great value, a great gift and a great addition to any personal library."

- Rand Johnson, TattooFinder.com flash artist & Tattoo Sourcebook contributor

“A wonderful reference book that should be in every tattoo studio and home . . . in the world maybe! A must for all tattoo collectors and libraries. A job well done. **** (out of 4!)"

– Spider Webb, TattooFinder.com flash artist & Tattoo Sourcebook contributor