The Art and Science of Modern Tattooing is one of the most comprehensive reference manuals ever written on the craft of tattooing. Erick Alayon has been Tattoo professionally since 1988, no other tattooing instruction author can say that This book loaded with tips, tricks and techniques that would take years to figure out on your own. Inside you will learn everything you need to know about tattoo machines, springs, coils, frames, and more Written for the beginner and professional alike. This book is destined to become and industry standard.

Secrets of Tattooing is a breakthrough in the tattooing industry. Erick Alayon has been Tattoo professionally since 1988, no other tattooing instruction author can say that The information contained in this book has never been available before. Rediscover the 'lost secrets' of tattooing. Learn how and why a Tattoo Machine runs the way it does, and how to make it run the way you want it to. With Secrets of Tattooing you will also learn about Machine Frames, Frame Geometry, Tattoo Needles, Ink Mixing and more Secrets of Tattooing will help you bring your tattooing to the next level

Knuckle Dusters: Tattoo Ideas for your Hands is an Artist's reference book that has just about everything there is to write across your knuckles. Tattooing your knuckles is not only an American sailing tradition, but it was also popular with English sailors as well sailors across the globe. While this book is geared toward the Professional Tattoo Artist, tattoo collectors and enthusiasts will find it a welcomed addition to their collection of tattoo memorabilia.

Like trying to quench a fire with gasoline, Erick Alayon fueled a violent temper with years of steroid abuse. With his conversational, to-the-point style of writing, he explains how he confronted and overcame these demons through Zen Practice and his faith in Asatru (Norse Paganism).

The entire process of a handmade Bulldog Frame was photographed and is presented here along with a detailed explanation of every step. The process of building a Tattoo Machine Frame is not simple, but it's not entirely difficult either. I have no Machine Shop experience, and I have never received any Machine Shop training. If I can do it, so can you The instructions within this book offer two different tube vise options and two frame variations for 1" coils and 1 1/4" coils. All the tools you'll need are covered and I finally take all the mystery out of Frame Geometry, once and for all

This book contains 25+ years of professional Tattooing experience. Erick Alayon has been Tattoo professionally since 1988, no other tattooing instruction author can say that This new volume contains Erick Alayon's three previous best selling tattooing books plus a whole lot more Most of Erick's famous (or infamous ) typos have been corrected Old info has been updated and new info has been added along with many additional explanations and insights. New topics include: photography, frame geometry, sterilization and more While no book on tattooing is truly complete, this book has to be the...

In Death Will Weep artist/photographer Erick Alayon lets us hear the voices of his mind through semi-autobiographical stories and surreal poetry that speak of life, love and death. With surreal and hypnotic writing he blurs the line between dreams and reality, madness and sanity. In the words of Erick Alayon: "I imagine death as a beautiful woman, and I just want to fuck her."

Sex, opium, and poetry in an antique cemetery.