紋身，曾經是個地下獨有的現象，現在擁有廣大的吸引力。這種從亞文化到主流文化的演變，帶來瞭新的想法、刺激和轉變，並錶明瞭傳統主義者和創新者截然不同的立場。在過去的幾年中新的影響從藝術領域，時尚，傳統的紋身藝術，視覺文化裏已經上升到一個動態的紋身的場景——一 一個新的地下。這種尖端的紋身文化是創新，多元，鼓舞人心，同時産生爭議的。這一新的紋身現象最引人注目的方麵之一是與時尚和藝術的互動。成功的國際藝術傢Scott Campbell 或 Usugrow ，隻是其中兩個鮮明的例子，（書中包含）他們的紋身藝術傢生涯 ; 永遠打破模具標準的紋身圖案和肌體。本齣版物是對當代紋身文化發展現狀的深入研究。它介紹瞭關鍵的創新，並提供瞭廣泛的風格和方法。有質量的照片和有見地的文本，新形象的局部放大和非常有創意的場景。

Tattoos, which were once an exclusively underground phenomenon, now have mass appeal. This evolution from sub-culture to mainstream has brought fresh ideas, tensions, and shifts with it, and traditionalists and innovators have staked out very different positions. Over the last few years, new influences from the realms of art, fashion, traditional tattoo art, and visual culture have given rise to a dynamic tattoo scene--a new underground. This cutting-edge tattoo culture is as innovative, diverse, inspiring, and controversial as the motifs it creates. One of the most striking facets of this new tattoo scene is its interaction with high fashion and art. The internationally successful artists Scott Campbell or Usugrow, to name just two high-profile examples, began their careers as tattoo artists. Forever breaks the mold of standard tattoo books and their typical displays of flesh. This publication is an in-depth investigation of current developments in contemporary tattoo culture. It introduces key innovators and presents a broad range of styles and approaches. Quality photos and insightful texts document the new self-image of a rapidly expanding and extremely creative scene.