1000 Tattoos: A Sourcebook of Designs for Body Decoration

When youre looking to tattoo, what design would you do? From intricate Celtic knotwork patterns and geometric tribal art to old-school flowers, skulls, and hearts, this chunky tattoo sourcebook has it all, with a vast range of ideas on a wide cross-section of themes. Before getting inked, check out 1000 possibilities, along with technical advice on reproducing the most intricate tattoos and safety tips before going under the needle. For those who want a trial run, theres also information on using body paints and mehndi.
Use these images as inspiration to design your own tattoo, or trace and enlarge one directly from the page.

A seasoned cartoonist and illustrator, Malcolm Willett's work has appeared in numerous publications in the UK. He regularly contributes to the London Evening Standard, the British Medical Journal and is the author of a collection of cartoons, Tight Cornered. He lives in London.