Forever, The New Tattoo, R. Klanten, F. Schulze, Gestalten

Forever 

The New Tattoo 

Editors: R. Klanten, F. Schulze 

Publisher: Gestalten

Today, tattoos are readily excepted and have lost the underground mystique which they once had. In the past they were wrongly or rightly associated with the criminal fraternity, with the likes of rebel bikers, hoods (not to be confused with hoodies) and unsavory types lurking in alleyways waiting to pounce on the unsuspecting. 

We thought those days had gone but this book likes to contradict that idea. Tattoos are going underground again, not being inked on the arms of the hoods though, more a sub-culture which includes street artists, skaters and fashion conscious to name just a few. Far more of a visual art then ever before...

Forever, breaks the mold of standard tattoo books and their typical displays of flesh. This publication is an in-depth investigation of current developments in contemporary tattoo culture. It showcases key tattoo innovators and a broad range of fresh styles by the likes of Peter Aurisch, Mark Cross, Rafel Delalande, Lionel Fahy, Happypets, Sue Jeiven, Jondix, Xed LeHead, Lea Nahon, Liam Sparkes, Tomas Tomas, Fuzi UVTPK, Tom Yak, and Yvonne Ziegler, among many others.

Be ready for some wonderful photography to hit the retinas - time to take a thumb through...  

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Gestalten. A Touch of Code. R Klanten

A Touch Of Code

Interactive Installations and Experiences

Editors: R. Klanten, S. Ehmann and V. Hanschke

Publisher: Gestalten

What do you get if you merge a computer, its hardware, its software and a lashing of artistic pinash?

A Touch of Code of course.

This book tells the story of how innovative work is produced where the virtual realms meet the real world and where data flow can confront the human senses.

Code:

Have we got your attention yet, if so then you will probably want to know where the word Code comes into play. In the days of ol,  the Code was what computer programmers used to interact with their artificially intelligent lumps. Now, through interactive algorithms forms are created that are beyond anyone's imagination.

Touch:

For many years now code is no longer limited by screens, mice, keyboards, or terminal windows. All can be done by touch, or physical computing.

A Touch of Code shows how these genre work to create a contemporary medium.

Chapter Check:

Look - Constructing Visual Performance and Optical Seduction.

Touch - Examining Intelligent Interfaces and Tactile Communication.

Explore - Discovering New Terrains of Speculation and Innovation.

Engage - Establishing Operations of Involvement.

Intervene - Encouraging Personal Empowerment.

A 255 page title, full of colour and information; which needs a good sturdy hand or knee to support it's dexterous interior.

Let's see what joys the cover hides...

Thanks to Derby Uni for the use of their lavish facilities for this shoot.

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