American InkSlinger: The Confessions & Illustrations of a Penitentiary Tattoo Artist

(Hardback)

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American ink slinger is the confessions and illustrations of a penitentiary tattoo artist. In this book, inmate #101774 takes you under his wing and teaches you everything you need to know about tattooing in prison, included how to make a tattoo machine, ink, and the deadly politics surrounding it,

Breaking all the rules, he shares his story and portfolio of over 400 original paintings, drawings, sketches, and flash designs from his 12 years locked up. So raw and honest, it's sure to be controversial.

With a unique perspective on America, the system, and pop culture, he paints a bigger picture of Anarchy, expressing the importance of individuality, creativity, and thinking outside of the box. Along with taking a close look at the past, present, and future of tattooing. American Ink$linger proves to be a much needed to gift to an emerging new era.

Author Bio

Inmate #101774, is more then an ex-con and rehabilitated drug addict, he is a dedicated tattoo artist, painter, and writer. After doing 12 years in prison, he's been tattooing professionally in Denver for over a decade. Today, he lives in Colorado with his beautiful wife and their 2 sons.