First released in 2004, R.I.P. Volume 1 is a tattoo art book devoted to traditional paintings and flash centered around death, memorials, and the darker side of classic tattoo imagery.
This collection brings together original work from some of the most respected tattooers of the era, including: Greg Christian, Jason Brooks, Martin LaCasse, Jeff Zuck, Bryan Randolph, Jef Wright, Eric Thrice, Dave Fox, Mario Desa, Chris Trevino, Aaron Coleman, Casey Cokrlic, Hudge, Lee Hanna, BJ Betts, Jason Freeman, Matt Shamah, Grady Spades, Claudia Baca, Flip, Cory Lenherr, Derrick Snodgrass, Zack Kinsey, Rex Barnes, Grez, Rob Hiestand, Adam Ciferri, Luke Stewart, Isaac Fainkujen, Mike Roper, Jared Isenberg, Mike Dorsey, Kurt Melancon, Jason Loui, Kore Flatmo, Mike Davis, and Kevin Cox.
Packed with bold, graphic imagery, R.I.P. is perfect for:
Tattooers looking for reference and inspiration
Apprentices studying composition, color, and classic tattoo motifs
Collectors who love dark, traditional tattoo art in book form
A cult-style tribute to death-themed tattoo flash, R.I.P. Volume 1 is a snapshot of a moment in tattoo history and a powerful reference for anyone drawn to traditional, bold, and haunting imagery.