CultExciter

I wasn't planning on getting tattooed anytime soon, but I'm getting a little bit of time with Dave Regan during the Classic Electric 10 Year Anniversary in Frederick, Maryland.

Picked this up from Ethan Franklin at James River Tattoo in Lynchburg, VA while I was up there yesterday (picture stolen from the James River IG page).

Ethan is getting so good! I'm stoked to see how he has grown. Were you there when Mercer was?

Speaking of, The Skull Book just went on pre-sale. I've loved the books Zach and Ezra have been putting out. I just ordered this for my damn self.

LLL Books- Tattoo Art & Reference Books

I will capitalize on this thread to ask a question:

If you had to recommend a couple of books that are a good place to start for someone interested in learning more about the history, culture, and development of tattoos and the art of tattooing generally, what might you recommend?

Here is the list that I think would get you going without breaking the bank:

Stoney Knows How

Sailor Jerry: American Tattoo Master

Bushido: Legacies of The Japanese Tattoo

New York City Tattoo

Ed Hardy's Tattoo Time

Earth was fantastic (as I expected). Got to speak briefly to Dylan Carlson after the show as they were loading up when I passed by from getting food on the way back to the car. Very polite, cool dude.

Did you ask him about the shotgun he sold Kurt Cobain? That would have gone over well.

What? Too soon?

Bongripper is great @Graeme

I'm a fan of "The Great Barrier Reefer," it's a little more experimental, but so much fun! The new YOB does rip.

New Electric Wizard is streaming y'all!

First Listen: Electric Wizard, 'Time To Die' : NPR

Ah, those guys!

Rad @Iwar ! Thanks for sharing. Who is the music by? It totally reminds me of this...

Gah @Mark Bee Academia can be a cold cold beast. :(

Full back envy is in full effect today.

Yeah, so those Rassier ditches were supposed to be my last tattoos of 2014.

How in the world do I have 3 appointments booked, with a potential 4th that may or may not go through, depending on whether or not Ben Grillo gets booked up for his Temple trip.

And I want to do that Idle Hand GWYG on Saturday too.

Fuck.

Buddy, I always dig your style.

I'm a Leonard Peltier supporter. Very cool @gougetheeyes

Thanks for sharing.

Just like when folks ask you how many tattoos you have, and when I'm fully complete, I'll just respond "one."

@Graeme @CultExciter what gave it away "not even turn on tattoo gun"?

Bahahaaaaa, I do keep my machines in a gun case however.

@Graeme I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE.

We all know homey doesn't work in a shop.

Top part is the author.

Title is "On That Side of the Law." And secondary title is "Encyclopedia of the Criminal World."

I will ask my russian coworker what the cover says today @beez

Tattooer.

Ian and Carolyn, I'll glad you send you guys money for things us right coasters cannot easily obtain. But mostly, I'd just rather be there hanging.

All we care about is that you get a quality tattoo. That's all. WE DON'T CARE WHAT SPECIAL MEANING YOU PUT BEHIND IT OR HOW UNIQUE IT IS, THAT SHIT IS FOR TV SHOWS.

Not sure if this is the right place to post, but tattooing lost a rad one yesterday. Jason Reeder, rest in peace.

I have no idea what any of that means. But "thumbs up!"