Body Type: More Typographic Tattoos: 2

by Ina Saltz

From Rimbaud to the Rolling Stones, from declarations of love and belief systems to self-empowerment and homage, the choice of a typographical tattoo provides insight into the human condition.  The sequel to the bestselling Body Intimate Messages Etched in Flesh, this second volume collects over two hundred new tattoos and explores the ideas and emotions behind this indelible commitment.  This stunning photography collection features commentary on the letterforms as well as personal recollections by the tattooed on the motivations for their decided words.   Inspiring, sometimes shocking, and always voyeuristic, Body Type 2 is not only for tattoo aficionados, but also for all lovers of the written word.

Genres: Art

192 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2010

Reviews

[S · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some interesting, most bad. Just my opinion, though.

[Bowie Rowan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a fun book to flip through for inspiration or to read straight through for the stories behind the tattoos! I loved reading why people chose their particular typographic tattoo. Some are better than others, of course, but there are a few that I just loved and really inspired me. I look forward to reading it again and checking out the first volume of the Body Type books.

[Melody · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you like typography and tattoos, this is a fun book. I love looking at what people choose to decorate themselves with, and I liked the little blurb with each photo. Some of 'em fall under the achingly beautiful category. Some do not. Worth a look.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good effort from designer and tattoo enthusiast Ina Saltz. Full of wonderful colour photos and background explanations to a wide variety of literary tattoos its a very inspirational work full of great ideas.

An excellent addition to any tattoo fans book collection

[Heaether · Rating 4 out of 5]

just as good as the first volume. i love reading people's stories for their tattoos especially typographic ones.