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The Tattoo Chronicles
by
Kat Von D,
Sandra Bark
The Tattoo Chronicles is an illustrated diary that offers an intimate look at a crucial year in the personal and professional life of Kat Von D, the charismatic, no-holds-barred tattooer and star of LA Ink.
When Kat does a tattoo, she writes an entry about it in her journal, reflecting not only on the significance of the tattoo for the person who is receiving it but also on...more
When Kat does a tattoo, she writes an entry about it in her journal, reflecting not only on the significance of the tattoo for the person who is receiving it but also on...more
Hardcover, 239 pages
Published
2010
by Collins Design
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Kat shares some intimate details of her personality. Better than the first. I had no idea she struggled with depression so much. It was refreshing to know that someone I admire and look up to has similiar things going on in her head.
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They say you should never judge a book by its cover but this one is beautiful inside and out - heavy weight paper, glossy photos, vintage style text. There's no denying it's a stunning bit of art to look at.
This was another of my christmas presents and one that I had asked for. I'm not any sort of massive fan of Kat - I've never seen Miami or LA Ink, but I do identify with alternative lifestyles and have a thing for tattoo's. Plus I also find her boyfriend (at the time the book was published) Ni...more
This was another of my christmas presents and one that I had asked for. I'm not any sort of massive fan of Kat - I've never seen Miami or LA Ink, but I do identify with alternative lifestyles and have a thing for tattoo's. Plus I also find her boyfriend (at the time the book was published) Ni...more
I picked up this book because I was looking for books about women and tattoos. I was hoping for more "chronicles" as it mentioned in the preface, the stories behind why people got the tattoos they have, but the book was disappointingly more of the self-indulgent ramblings of a B-list celebrity. About 2/3 of the book is journal entries about the author's relationship with a member of Motley Crue, leaving about 1/3 for actual tattoo stories.
The book itself is laid out like a newspaper/graphic nov...more
The book itself is laid out like a newspaper/graphic nov...more
To start, I should preface by saying I’m enamored of the tattoo subculture and a fan of Kat's work as a top notch tattooer. The book I read was an autographed copy bought from High Voltage Tattoo by my wife on a visit to LA. The reviews I have read have been rabid fanbois or the hate for hate's sake variety. It is okay to open your mind a bit and see beyond celebrity, take raw emotion for what its worth, and FEEL human. Kat introduces her diary as just that:
"...the words in this book are in no w...more
Just like Kat, a gorgious book. I was hoping for more stories about the tattos and the stories of the people getting them but this was more about her relationship w/Nikki. The cover and the pictures inside are beautiful. I especially love the ones of Kat taken for her perfume line - Saint and Sinner. She's lovely with the tattos but the picture without any of her tatto's shows just what a stunning woman she really is. The book showed a real vunerable/human side and personally I'm grateful that s...more
From the description, and her radio interview, I thought this was going to be a very interesting book. It was played up as a year long look back at the tattoos she had created for people and the stories behind them. She mentioned it also talked about her feeling while doing the work for people but I never got the impression that it wasn't about her work. Upon reading it I realize I've gotten a hold of some 13 year old girl's diary, who happens to do tattoos. She spends so many pages whining abou...more
I recommend this book whoever is interested in Kat Von D. It is very personal and inspirational. Kat mainly talks about her life and the tattoos she does. Some of the stories of the tattoos were very heartfelt, but Kat makes them sound so positive in the end though. There are a lot of pictures throughout the book. If you are in a relationship, you could relate to it very much since she talks about her relationship with Nikki Sixx throughout the whole book. This book will make you appreciate life...more
May 12, 2011
Deborah K.
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I find reading about this tattoo artist's life and inspirations very interesting. I love the photos of completed tattoos and the artwork sprinkled throughout the book. The photos of taxidermy animals are an added bit of spice. I am not a fan of the drug and alcohol culture references, but recognize that that is part of the culture that surrounds tattooing. I was encouraged to read that many of the participants were cleaning up their acts and that the author was herself working through her own ad...more
This book is nicely put together. I like it much better than her previous volume. The Tattoo Chronicles reads like a journal with plenty of photos and artwork to keep readers interested.
Groan. Why do I read this junk? Just because my local library has books by reality stars doesn't mean I need to check them out and read them.
This is Kat Von D's second book. The topics, of course, are tattoos and Nikki Sixx (he's so deep! yet so distant.)
I wish there had been more about her product line and perfume development with Sephora, but the only mention is one sentence about flying to meet with two of the biggest perfume houses in the world and a spunky mention of a meet and greet in Ca...more
This is Kat Von D's second book. The topics, of course, are tattoos and Nikki Sixx (he's so deep! yet so distant.)
I wish there had been more about her product line and perfume development with Sephora, but the only mention is one sentence about flying to meet with two of the biggest perfume houses in the world and a spunky mention of a meet and greet in Ca...more
The Tattoo Chronicles is an illustrated diary that offers an intimate look at a crucial year in the personal and professional life of Kat Von D, the charismatic, no-holds-barred tattooer and star of LA Ink. When Kat does a tattoo, she writes an entry about it in her journal, reflecting not only on the significance of the tattoo for the person who is receiving it but also on how the experience of creating this tattoo affects her personally. Lots of journaling about her then boyfriend Nikki Sixx w...more
My feelings regarding this book are a little mixed. When I purchased it, I thought that it was going to be about the tattoos and the stories behind them, with a lot of pictures to go with. Yet, what I found was that there was a lot more of Kat and her feelings and thoughts regarding her life; especially her life with Nikki Sixx. While I was disappointed I didn't get to see more artwork and telling of random people's stories, I still enjoyed seeing inside Kat's mind and that, even though she's in...more
What's not to love? I love Kat, and I really enjoy her work as well as her exploration of self. She's a normal, anxiety- ridden chick, and I totally relate to and respect that. Ink as artwork has become my favorite form of expression to study. I see myself being more heavily tattooed each year, and I enjoy paying homage to my journey and my loves. Kat is an excellent artist, and a fun person to watch and learn from. She doesn't always make the best personal decisions, but eh... Who does?
It always annoys me when people read published personal journals and expect something profound while at the same time intriguing and "flowy". That isn't the case so much of the time. Writing in a journal is selfish and intense, the product of the writer basically opening up a blank book and bleeding all over the pages.
Kat's book wasn't a story, wasn't meant to entertain or have any sort of flow you find in a lot of books. She wrote it because it helped her through times, and I can relate.
Kat's book wasn't a story, wasn't meant to entertain or have any sort of flow you find in a lot of books. She wrote it because it helped her through times, and I can relate.
I enjoyed this book because it was so real from a personal perspective. At first I thought it may be too "emo" for me since a lot of it focuses on her then relationship with Nikki Sixx. Then, I thought this is her journal, it's supposed to be full of emotion. In the end, it's what I liked about it the most.
She is amazingly talented, but like all celebrities, she is still human. You can almost feel the contradicting pull of the celebrity and attention she hungers for while becoming a prisoner of...more
She is amazingly talented, but like all celebrities, she is still human. You can almost feel the contradicting pull of the celebrity and attention she hungers for while becoming a prisoner of...more
This book is so dreadfully boring I kept hoping someone would shoot me to end my misery. I LOVE the show and everything else Kat Von D does, but the way the book is put together is just a real snooze. I love how in the shows you got to hear the amazing stories behind the tattoos....but these stories were just dumb and hardly detailed in the slightest. I would recommend it to NO ONE.
The first book was a nice biographical look at her coming of age as an artist. This was a personal, intimate, self indulgent disappointment. If you're looking for the personal diary of kat, then this is your book, if you're looking for artistic inspiration, look elsewhere. I just felt very mislead when this book was coming out. I preordered it and it was not what it was made out to be.
I absolutely love this book, it is BY FAR one of the best I've ever read. I suppose I am slightly biased, because I am a longtime fan of Kat Von D, but you can really tell how much of herself she put in this book (if that makes sense). I read this book 3 times in the first week I had it, I just couldn't put it down! The pictures of tattoos, the stories behind them, and the stories of her personal life are amazing! 5/5, this is a must read for anyone!
I love Kat's views on life and the places she draws inspiration from. She is very driven and a great role model for anyone wanting to go far in life. There are many wonderful quotes and inspiring stories here. Although some run on a bit long and not all are can't-stop-reading-entertainment most of the stories and confessions are interesting and worth reading.
This was a pretty interesting read. From what I heard over interviews and different reviews, I knew this was going to be "up close and personal." However, I wasn't expecting it to be this intimate. It's a wonderful book, nonetheless! Not to mention how fabulous the pictures are... If you're a fan of Kat Von D, I suggest you pick up a copy for yourself!
Even better than her first - dishier, and included photos and stories of some impressive work she's done. It's weird reading this now that she and Nikki Sixx aren't together anymore, and seeing Denise Richards' "Charlie" coverup in an early chapter is sort of ironic now. But Kat wears her heart on her sleeve (pun intended?) and her candidness is refreshing.
Very intimate, gorgeous to look at, and surprisingly heartwarming, this is a wonderful memoir that will make you a fan of the seemingly aloof, often shallow, mercurial tattoo genius Kat Von D. I am shocked that she put so much of herself out there on the page. And did I mention it was pretty? Typography, photography, tattoo, cover design - stunning.
Pros:
I enjoyed looking at the tattoos
Interesting stories behind some of the tattoos
Open and honest about her issues with depression/addiction
Details about her relationship with Nikki Sixx (it is her journal)
Cons:
She did seem a little insecure/anxious (she is human)
Some of the stories behind the tattoos didn't go deep enough
I enjoyed looking at the tattoos
Interesting stories behind some of the tattoos
Open and honest about her issues with depression/addiction
Details about her relationship with Nikki Sixx (it is her journal)
Cons:
She did seem a little insecure/anxious (she is human)
Some of the stories behind the tattoos didn't go deep enough
interesting but i skimmed a lot of the pages. i kind of took this book to be a "look at me and all my COOL CELEBRITY FRIENDS WHO I TATTOO ON THEIR BIRTHDAYS BECAUSE I LOVE THEM". it also read heavily into her now defunct relationship with nikki sixx... i liked the concept of the book but i think it really fell short.
I'm a big KvD fan. (All my reviews seem to start this way - guess I just like people).
What I really enjoyed about this book were the relationship bits..Kat falls in love really rapidly and describes the experience so viscerally that you get a delicious shivery reminder of how love feels.
You can't put a price on that.
The book is designed beautifully full of tattoo art, photos, curiosities from Kat's personal collection and was obviously collated with love and lots of personal touches. It was a jo...more
What I really enjoyed about this book were the relationship bits..Kat falls in love really rapidly and describes the experience so viscerally that you get a delicious shivery reminder of how love feels.
You can't put a price on that.
The book is designed beautifully full of tattoo art, photos, curiosities from Kat's personal collection and was obviously collated with love and lots of personal touches. It was a jo...more
If you are a fan of the artistry of tattooing and the odd, this book is for you. If you've got a thing for love stories (and can look past the point of their now-defunct status), this book is for you. If you love photography, the human experience or introspection...this book is for you.
I liked Kat when she showed up on Miami Ink, then watched her show when she moved to LA. However reading this book made her seem whiny and not all that thankful for all she has in her life. I much more enjoyed hearing her talk about the people that got the tattoos and their stories.
The glossy photos and raw entries make this book a great addition to my bookshelf. I went to Kat's book signing, and her great personality made me even more excited to read the book. I finished in a few days and occasionally look through it again for the amazing photography.
Decent book but I would rather have read more about the stories behind the tattoos and less about her relationship with Nikki Sixx (especially considering they are no longer together). I guess what I really want is just an art book with pictures of the tattoos she did and why that person got it.
If you're interested in reading Kat Von D rant endlessly about her overbearing love for Nikki Sixx or watch her name drop for a couple hundred pages, jump right on in! If you were hoping to learn something about tattoo culture or tattooing of/by women, look elsewhere.
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Kat Von D (born Katherine Von Drachenberg) is a Mexican-born American tattoo artist and television personality. She is best known for her work as a featured tattoo artist on the TLC reality television show Miami Ink. A subsequent TLC series LA Ink, premiered August 7, 2007 in the United States and November 11, 2007 in the UK.
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