Inked [Pb]

Description

Freestyle motocross champ Carey Hart is a heavily tattooed celebrity whose studio, Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company, in Las Vegas caters to rock stars, celebrity VIPs, locals, and tourists who all clamor for the shop's original and irreverent tattoos. Carey now brings this unique mix of attitude and beauty to "Inked", which features 75 evocative portraits that confound our expectations.There are photos of seemingly ordinary people - including businessmen and mothers - in their everyday dress juxtaposed with images that reveal their elaborate skin art. There are also hip and sultry photos of tattooed Las Vegas starlets and rockers, plus enthusiasts of all shapes and ages. Personal stories of first tattoos, design inspirations, the process, and the joys and regrets that accompany skin art, as well as an introduction from Carey, combine to form an exciting tapestry of what tattoos mean today. Also included is an engaging history of tattoos. In beautiful colour and striking black-and-white, from head to toe - and with plenty of Las Vegas glamour and edge - "Inked" is illuminating and provocative.

Carey Hart was the first motocross rider to do a backflip on a bike--a stunt he pulled off at the 2002 X Games. He turned his passion for tattoos into a serious business venture in 2004 when he opened the first Hart & Huntington in Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. He has since opened three new studios, in Orlando, Honolulu, and Cabo San Lucas in Baja. Hart & Huntington also has a clothing line that is sold nationwide. Carey lives in Las Vegas. Bill Thomas's portraits and action photography have appeared in The New York Times, ESPN The Magazine, Paper magazine, and Wired. His advertising clients include Nike, T-Mobile, Sony, and Mountain Dew. Bill lives in New York City.

"An amazing book from the nicest tough guy I know." -Jason Ellis, Sirius radio host and professional skateboarder "My dad and I get our tattoos at Hart & Huntington Tattoo and Inked is a glimpse into why we trust and appreciate their work." -Ryan Sheckler, professional skateboarder and start of MTV's Life of Ryan "A good tattoo always has a story that runs deeper than the skin, and Inked tells that story." -Tara Dakides, professional snowboarder "For as long as I've known him, Carey has always been up to something new, and this book is no exception." -Nate Adams, professional freestyle motocross rider "Hart & Huntington Tattoo's unquestionable craftsmanship and attention to detail are the same qualities that are reflected in Inked." -John Hopkins, professional MotoGP athlete