beez Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Hi all - I mentioned in the 2013: The Bay Area Convention of Tattoo Arts thread that when I was all high on tattoo endorphins and adrenaline and whatever the frak else my body generates to get all loopy post-tattoo - that I impulse bought the "Bloodwork: Bodies" & "Bloodwork: Sleeves" set. All 30 lbs of it arrived yesterday. I don't know yet why I'm even writing this now, because I am still overwhelmed by it. So forgive me if I am late to the party, but: Oh. My. GOD. These books are...breathtaking. I'm not even talking about the photos yet. The production and design of the book sleeves, the binding, and even the boxes they shipped in - are incredible. And the photos. I don't even know where to begin. I actually had to stop looking midway through Vol 1 (and I only opened "Sleeves" enough to get my heart racing again before I had to shut it) because I was literally...I don't know...my heart was racing, my breath was short and fast, my body temperature wouldn't regulate, I got tunnel vision...it was like the tattoos and photos and presentation of the tattoos and photos all together caused me to have some sort of...something? I was hot and red and sweaty (and somehow this was NOT a sexual experience, hah!) and had the internal experience of being beset by a kaleidoscope of body suits (no drugs were involved, but this is what happened!). Internal because clearly I was not physically in the middle of said kaleidoscope, but I have a strong impression of that being my situation. It's beautiful. So beautiful. But i feel f*@king crazy. Has this happened to anyone before? Am I going crazy?? I feel very sane and whole etc in every aspect of my life, but this is sort of throwing me through a loop, it was such an intense experience. I had a similar experience at the tattoo convention but thought it was just sensory overload because I am not very good in crowds...but it happened alone in my apartment, when I sat down to begin poring over the photos. Anyway. I figured maybe someone here might have some insight. Or at the very least, having seen the books, understand my geekery/craziness/physical body reaction?!? ;p In any event - well done, Adrian Lee. Thanks for elevating my art experience?! Edited November 8, 2013 by beez pouring vs poring. corrected it! ironchef, hogg, Graeme and 7 others 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irezumi Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Yeah they are definitely good books, no doubt. The presentation doesn't make it very easy to just flip through casually but part of what makes it so staggering IS the presentation. And how much it weighs haha beez, tatB and hogg 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I was fortunate enough to be in that book (as Jill Bonny's client), and even more fortunate to receive a copy for my participation. I echo everything you've said; it is without a doubt the most beautiful set of books I own. The sheer size of it is epic, and it really captures the magnitude and beauty of the work. I could look over both volumes every day for a year and never really feel like I took it all in. beez, Wilhell, ironchef and 6 others 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatB Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I want these books along with many others but I need to save my money for my future scheduled tattoo projects... I wish I was wealthy... I would buy everything tattoo related and open a tattoo library. beez, gougetheeyes, MoistTowelette and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beez Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Staggering. Magnificent. Epic. For real! ironchef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I've got that one, it is indeed a great book! beez and MoistTowelette 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydenRose Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 @beez I have to thank you for using the word "frak." That is all. Please continue everyone... Lance, ironchef and beez 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Those are truly beautiful books. I'm so anal retentive, between the bodies book and my copy of Grime's latest, I hate touching them because of the oils in my hand. I fear I might mar their awesomeness. Btw, yesssss! You used "Frak"! You are on the cool list. HaydenRose and beez 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoistTowelette Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 expensive but well worth the investment! beez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayCatLove Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Those are truly beautiful books. I'm so anal retentive, between the bodies book and my copy of Grime's latest, I hate touching them because of the oils in my hand. I fear I might mar their awesomeness. Alcohol based sanitizers will cut oils and dry rapidly. I like to use it before I handle my older books. beez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 @GrayCatLove, oh great thanks. That's a good idea. I tend to be very careful with those pricey books, old prints and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironchef Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I think they ran a sale recently for both copies. I should have snagged them when I had the chance. These will be mine one day...oh yes they will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 That would definitely be an amazing one to own some day. I'm banking on being in the sequel with ironchef and moisttowelette. I do believe Dana has a suit in it. beez 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irezumi Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 a few of them actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cltattooing Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I think they ran a sale recently for both copies. I should have snagged them when I had the chance. These will be mine one day...oh yes they will You mean this? ATAK: analog tattoo arts kolectiv — BLOODWORK: BODIES & SLEEVES :) ironchef, beez and Iwar 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lance Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 That would definitely be an amazing one to own some day. I'm banking on being in the sequel with ironchef and moisttowelette. I do believe Dana has a suit in it. Wait. I've been sick this whole week so my brain is absolute mush, but was that a joke or is there really a second set in the works to look forward to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cork Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Wait. I've been sick this whole week so my brain is absolute mush, but was that a joke or is there really a second set in the works to look forward to? No no, Sorry I don't mean to get your hopes up. I haven't heard anything. I'm just assuming that another book like it will come out eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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