# Monumental Tattoo Tomes 'Color Tattoo Art' Book Puts Body Art Onto Bookshelves By Jason Soy | Published 2011-06-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-tattoo-art References: [needlesandsins](http://www.needlesandsins.com/2011/06/found-in-the-monster-hardcover-art-book-color-tattoo-art-comics-cartoon-pin-up-manga-new-school.html) & [editionreuss.de](http://www.editionreuss.de/index.html) I've always preferred black-and-white tattoos over color, but I think this 'Color Tattoo Art: Cartoon. Comics. Pin-Up. Manga. New School' book will convince me otherwise. Weighing in at 496 pages and featuring 46 world artists with a monumental 580 [tattoo images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche), you'll go from a color tattoo newbie to body artwork professor after reading this beast of a book. 'Color Tattoo Art: Cartoon. Comics. Pin-Up. Manga. New School' also makes a point to feature artwork that isn't easily classifiable under the traditional tattoo categorizations of Americana, tribal and Japanese, reflecting the modern shift in a universal hybridization of all different tattoo styles. This great tome of [modern tattoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-design-platforms) knowledge is perfect of fans and beginners alike. Who knows, maybe one of these days I'll actually settle on a [tattoo design I like](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-creator) and finally get it inked. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Color Tattoo Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new tattoo styles and techniques that push the boundaries of traditional classifications. - **Hybridization of Tattoo Styles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform or app that connects tattoo artists and clients looking for unique hybrid tattoo styles. - **Tattoo Knowledge Sharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online community or platform where tattoo artists can collaborate and share their knowledge and techniques. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative tattoo products, such as tattoo inks with new colors and properties. - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive digital tattoo art books with augmented reality features. - **Online Communities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a social media platform specifically for tattoo enthusiasts and artists to connect and share ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Comic Book Coloring Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-me-manga-artist-set.md) - [Tattooed Digital Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlotl-by-inkbox.md) - [Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/86-tattoo-limited-edition.md) - [10-Pound Monumental Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagram-living-by-design.md) - [Tattoo Design Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-cook.md) - [Artistic Jaw-Dropping Lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-anatomy.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-canvas.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md)