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A Japanese mystery set in 1947 Tokyo featuring Kenzo Matsushita, a young doctor who has an affair with a married woman with a tattooed torso. One day he finds her murdered, the torso missing, and sets out to find the killer. A look at the art of tattooing in Japan where it is banned.
42) Tattoo
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Tattooing has been practiced since time immemorial. Whether applied for cultural reasons or simple decoration, tattoos are one of the earliest art forms. They are not entered into lightly: they perform a lifetime statement and a serious commitment, particularly with regard to the physical pain that the wearer has to endure to have the design etched onto their skin. At times and in some locations tattoos have been fashionable and socially acceptable;...
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Many tattoos from all Polynesian cultures often share a common trait: they include elements representing protection.It's easy to understand why: protection was often needed from enemies and environment, and tattoos, being a sacred connection to the gods, were the idealway to channel protection upon men and women alike.This book contains 28 flash designs of different protective symbols like tiki, manaia, sun and lizards.
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Exhibiting cutting-edge designs from the most sought-after and acclaimed contemporary tattoo artists worldwide, Geek Ink presents magnificent ideas for tattoos on themes from science fiction and fantasy, as well as a wide range of topics across science, mathematics, literature, and philosophy. With commentary from creators of the Instinct project--which connects people with the finest tattoo art from 380,000 studios worldwide and has an Instagram...
45) Dragon Tattoos
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Dragon Tattoos presents a gallery of stunning images exploring the different myths and reasons dragons are such popular icons, specifically tattoo icons. This book features more than 150 full colour images, ranging from traditional representations - European and Oriental - to modern variations, fantasy dragons, hybrids and chimera, whilst the origins and characteristics of the different dragon types are explored through informative text and captions....
46) Chinese Zodiac
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The origins of Chinese astrology can be traced to the Han Dynasty (stretching from the second century BC to the AD second century) and evolved in close association to broad Chinese philosophical concepts, most notably Confucianism and Taoism. The system of astrology that developed in the East was consistent with the prevailing religious or spiritual beliefs of the population, which were primarily polytheistic and mythologically based. The Eastern...
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For thousands of years, people have engaged in ritualistic marking of the skin to identify themselves as a member of a tribe, of a lineage, of a mindset, or of a subculture. The ancient art of tattooing is a tradition we carry on to this day. While the past 10 years have seen no shortage of books about tattoos and tattooing, most are best described as "idea books." Until now, none have profiled the world's most renowned artists across a variety of...
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Pioneering black-and-gray tattoo artist Freddy Negrete was twelve years old and confined in the holding cell of a Los Angeles juvenile facility when an older teenager entered-covered in tattoos. Freddy was in awe, not just of the art, but of what it symbolized, and he wanted what this kid had: the potent sense of empowerment and belonging that came from joining a gang. The encounter drove Freddy to join the notorious gang La Sangra, and it didn't...
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"Read about all the amazing ways people around the globe and acrossthe centuries have been creatively transforming their hair, lips, fingers, toes, eyelashes, ears-- just about any body part you can think of-- with jewelry, makeup, inks, piercings, and other decorations"--Jacket.
50) Murder girl
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Lilah Love novels volume 2
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It's Lilah Love's job to inhabit a killer's mind. The unapologetically tough FBI profiler is very comfortable there. But her latest case is making her head spin. It's a string of brutal assassinations carried out across the country, each tied to a mysterious tattoo. Body by body, she's followed the clues all the way back to her hometown. And every step of the way, the killer has been following her.
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Kurt Weller, Jane Doe, Edgar, Tasha, Patterson, and Rich DotCom attempt to carry out a mission with the highest stakes yet. It begins in the aftermath of the explosion that left Jane watching as a drone targeted the team's safe house. Now on the run and without the extensive resources of the FBI, Jane and the survivors race against the clock to clear their names in the wake of Madeline Burke's rise to power. They must find a way to stop Madeline before...
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With body piercing and tattooing becoming more popular and mainstream, many teens may think about engaging in these forms of body modification. An excellent resource for young people pondering a piercing or tattoo, this title presents some of the pros and cons they should consider. In an honest and engaging manner, the author presents important information teens need to protect their health, including how to identify a reputable studio, what to expect...
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Lincoln Rhyme mysteries volume 11
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"In his classic thriller The Bone Collector, Jeffery Deaver introduced readers to Lincoln Rhyme-the nation's most renowned investigator and forensic detective. Now, a new killer is on the loose: a criminal inspired by the Bone Collector. And Rhyme must untangle the twisted web of clues before the killer targets more victims-or Rhyme himself. In The Skin Collector, the killer's methods are terrifying. He stalks the basements and underground passageways...
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Stella Crown mysteries volume 3
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"An armchair travelers delight"-Publishers Weekly
One dead art collector and a gallery of suspects. This romantic weekend just turned deadly…
Translator Rick Montoya is looking forward to a quiet weekend away with his girlfriend, Betta, an art fraud investigator for the Italian Culture Ministry. Their destination: the beautiful village of Urbino, home to Renaissance masters Rafael and the lesser-known Piero della Francesca. While Betta does have...
55) Ink exchange
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Seventeen-year-old Leslie wants a tattoo as a way of reclaiming control of herself and her body, but the eerie image she selects pulls her into the dangerous Dark Court of the faeries, where she draws on inner strength to make a horrible choice.
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This insightful book offers readers an intriguing perspective into the culture of tattooing and the reasons why people worldwide choose to get them. The perspective that readers gain can potentially alter their decision to get a tattoo themselves. The cha
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An ancient burial ritual still practiced in India, Africa, and the Middle East, henna body painting combines celebration, tradition, spirituality, and breathtaking beauty. This book provides readers with all the information they need to paint themselves or a friend. 50 photos. in color.
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Body art can tell personal stories… When linked to a difficult or traumatic life, it can even restore one's sense of well-being. As director of a community health center for twenty-seven years and as a nurse practitioner for over forty years, Donna Torrisi became fascinated with the stories behind her patients' tattoos. When she began to ask her female patients about their markings, themes of trauma, pain, and loss emerged, and it became clear that...
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Arleta Bontrager's convinced no Amish man will marry her after she got a tattoo while on Rumspringa, so she needs money to get it removed. But taking a job caring for Noah Lehman's sick grandmother means risking losing her heart to a man who has his own secrets. Might revealing their truths release them from the past ... and open up a future together?
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