Ichibay - Japanese Tattoo Designs

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Ichibay Japanese Tattoo Designs

Japanese Tattoo Designs: Once again another amazing book of sketches and designs from Ichibay. This book is a real must have for anyone into Japanese tattooing. Every page is packed with designs and no space is spared! Dynamic and classic Japanese design! This is truly amazing!

Softcover, 17 x 23cm

£75.00*

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Product number: ICH-BK2

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Leo Barada
Designs & Paintings Vol 1

Designs & Paintings Vol.1: A wonderful books of Japanese designs and paintings from the very talented tattooer Leo Barada. The book is packed with drawings and paintings of dragons, hannya, fish, koi, cranes, masks, tigers, flowers and much more. Great reference, quality designs!

£60.00*

Ichibay
1

Ichibay: A brand new sealed copy of the original Ichibay State of Grace book, this is the first larger full edition. Very rare, amazing book of japanese drawings from a modern day master!! Rare, Out of Print, Sealed copy, One copy only!!

£300.00*

Tattoo The Original Pictures

Horihito
Tattoo The Original Pictures

The Original Pictures: A lovely collection of Japanese tattoo art with written descriptions from Horihito, full colour and line versions are included in the book. The cover has some creases as this is a secondhand out of print book.A great book full of knowledge! Fair Used condition, copule creases on cover and first couple of pages. Out of print, 1 copy only!!

£135.00*

Daan Verbruggen
Classics Vol.4

Classics Vol.4: This is the fourth book in the Gentlemans Classics range, books made to give good useable reference to tattooers for the classic style of tattooing such as Japanese and Traditional. This book from Daan is a superb collection of Japanese references. Daan has always been renowned for his Japanese work particularly his Dragons and Masks, this book has a lot of sketches, lines and full colour reference in those particular subjects along with fish, flowers, warriors and more. Stunning, a must have!

£50.00*

Japanese Flora Vol.2

Soren Sangkuhl
Japanese Flora Vol.2

Japanese Flora Vol.2: This is without doubt the finest book I have seen on Japanese flowers, it even surpasses the incredible volume 1 from Soren. There are sections on Peony, Chrysanthemum, Lotus, Camelia, Bamboo, Gingko, Plum, Maple and Pine Tree. For each section there is a bodysuit example, how to of the flower and many examples of that flower. This is a real must have for all tattooers!! Stunning!!

£80.00*

Shibuya Horiken

Japanese Handcrafted Ink
Shibuya Horiken

Japanese Handcrated Ink: A beautiful book of traditional Japanese designs by the incredibly talented Shibuya Horiken. The designs are bold, strong, beautifully drawn and impeccable tattoo reference! There are full scale paintings, line drawings, sketches and more!! Absolutely Amazing Japanese reference!!

£125.00*

Salvio
Inkumaku

Inkumaku: A beautiful book of classic Japanese drawings and sketches from the incredible Salvio. The book covers most Japanese designs that are used within tattooing from Geishas to Dragons, Oni, Koi, Flowers, Ghosts, Yokai, Skulls, Samurai and much more. An incredible book of reference thats shows the depth of knowledge Salvio has for Japanese tattoo design, stunning reference, a must have!!

£50.00*

Ryan Ussher & Alex Rusty
Powerage

Powerage: A superb collection of powerful and dynamic Japenese drawings and paintings from these two powerhouse tattooers!! If you want a book that will become a sought after classic this is definetly one of them! Packed with dragons, tigers, oni, hannya, snakes, ghosts, skulls and much more! Wonderful!!

£80.00*

SK6 Tattoo Drawings

Jesus Sayalero
SK6 Tattoo Drawings

SK6 Tattoo Drawings: A wonderful collection of predominantly Japanese tattoo drawings from Jesus Sayalero. Quirky yokai characters, kites, toads, dragons, koi and much more adorn the pages of this incredible reference book. Dynamic drawings, packed with information make this a must have sketchbook!! Superb!!!

£40.00*

New

Echoes of Time
Tattoo Flash

Echoes of Time: A wonderful collection of two books of tattoo flash and art, with pages from various books including, Filip Leu, Ichibay Drawings, The Wooden Folder, Hannya Brigade and more. Mainly the content is Japanese but there are a couple good sections on Trad, Chicano and Tibetan. A great work tool, coffee table style book! Incredible!

£100.00*

New

Bangxganji
Ayakashi

Ayakashi: An incredible book showcasing the very unique style of Yokai created by Bangxganji. A dark twist, mechanical elements added with a skater/metal style underlying in his style. A superb collection, giving invalubale inspiration and reference for all those into the magical figures of Yokai!! Superb!!

£52.50*

New

Horitomo
Shitaeshu

Shitaeshu: This book is a wonderful collection of the preparatory tattoo drawings by Horitomo. The artistry of modern master Horitomo is evident in every stroke in these highly finished shitae. Alongside the stunning collection of drawings are descriptions and cultural notes by Horitomo, translated into English. With reference sections including Samurai, Monsters, Ghosts, Oni, Gods, Fudo Myoo, Cats and Mythical Creatures, all including notes and writing on the subjects this truly is invaluable reference for all into proper Japanese tattooing!! A Classic!!

£100.00*