Ocean State Libraries

"Kat Von D chronicles her journey to develop greater personal strength by taking bigger risks in life, love, and her art ... [writing] candidly about her greatest desires, fears, successes, and failures"--P. [2] of cover.

"In every story in his life, Lucas seems to end up playing the villain-- and he's got the scars to prove it. That role works fine for him, because he is sure as hell not anyone's hero. Lucas runs his life and empire with an iron fist-- until Yve knocks his tightly controlled world off its axis. She's nobody's damsel in distress, but Lucas can't help but want to save her anyway. He's about to find out if maybe there is a hero buried beneath those scars."--...

""Ed Hardy" is emblazoned on everything from t-shirts and hats to perfumes and energy drinks. From LA to Japan, his colorful cross-and-bones designs and ribbon-banners have become internationally ubiquitous. But long before the fashion world discovered his iconic designs, the man behind the eponymous brand spearheaded nothing less than a cultural revolution. In Wear Your Dreams, Ed Hardy recounts his genesis as a tattoo artist and leader in the movement...

Deirdre Murphy has had her life planned for her since she was born: Work in her parents' noisy pub in rural Ireland. Live with her family until she marries. Marry her childhood sweetheart ASAP, since he's decided sexy fun time should wait for marriage. None of it excites her. But before her fate closes in, Deirdre's got one last visit to her Chicago cousins--where she can spend her mornings in a peaceful bakery, keep to herself, and savor the space...

"Megan Massacre, tattoo artist and star of NY Ink, America's Worst Tattoos, and Bondi Ink Tattoo, presents a collection of her best tattoos and artwork, with inspiration and practical information for anyone interested in the tattoo process. Featuring a personal behind-the-scenes peek into the making of a tattoo from concept to execution. Part idea sourebook, part tattoo opus, this book is a celebration of the modern art and lifestyle of creative tattooing."...

"For years people saw tattoos as a sign of rebellion. A middle finger salute to the rest of the world. Outlaw bikers got tattoos. Sailors on leave in Singapore got tattoos. Lifers in the joint got tattoos. But now one out of every three adults under forty in the United States has a tattoo! So what happened? How did tattoo go from something that was put on you to an expression that comes from within you? Tattoo Nation tells the story of how four artists:...

Black and white vintage flash book containing reproduced flash sheets, created by tattooer William "Jonesy" Jones, from the private collection of Dana Brunson.