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A visually striking autobiographical diary from celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D, documenting a year in her personal and professional life through journal entries, tattoo stories, photography, artwork, and reflections on fame, relationships, creativity, and tattoo culture. Richly illustrated throughout with full-color portraits, client stories, tattoo designs, and behind-the-scenes material from the High Voltage Tattoo era and the height of LA Ink. The book blends memoir, art book, photography collection, and tattoo history into a highly designed production that captures a pivotal period in contemporary tattoo culture. Foreword by Johnette Napolitano.
This copy is Near Fine in the publisher's pictorial boards, issued without a separate dust jacket. Binding is square and tight, pages are clean and bright, and the elaborate red illustrated boards remain highly attractive. Minor evidence of handling is visible, including a small bump/crease at the upper rear corner and light rubbing at extremities. No ownership marks, writing, or remainder marks. The interior is exceptionally well preserved with crisp pages and vibrant photographic reproduction throughout.
Copyright page states 'First printing, 2010' with no later printing indication, confirming a true first printing of the Collins Design hardcover edition.
Kat Von D (Katherine von Drachenberg, b. 1982) is a tattoo artist, entrepreneur, author, and television personality best known for her appearances on Miami Ink and as the star of TLC's LA Ink. She became one of the most recognizable figures in modern tattoo culture and helped bring tattooing into mainstream popular media during the 2000s. The Tattoo Chronicles followed her bestselling High Voltage Tattoo and remains one of the most collectible books associated with her career.
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