# Bawdy Vintage Tattoo Compilations The Vintage Tattoo Book Chronicles the History of Body Art By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-21 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-tattoo-book References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/471578697296518623/Vintage-Tattoos:-The-Book-of-Old-School-Skin-Art) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.ca/Vintage-Tattoos-Book-Old-School-Skin/dp/0789318245?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Tattoos have come a long way since their inception, and the Vintage tattoo book of Old-School Skin Art chronicles their illustrious history. The book, authored by Carol Clerk, documents how tattoos have transformed from a taboo, rebellious practice, to a socially sanctioned art form. Recently, old-school tattoos are experiencing a revival, with more people opting to ink a bawdy 40s-inspired piece on their bicep, since, well, the 1940s ("Mom" tattoos, anyone?) Tattoos were adopted and popularized by a motley crew of rebels, gangsters and maritime soldiers, who chose to permanently outfit themselves with naked girls, maritime insignia and commemorations of a broken heart. If you're interested in [vintage-style body art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life), this book is an awesome visual compilation of big tattoo moments, organized into chapters according to the designer who popularized the look. [tat1](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/scubastza/Blog%20Stuff/vintage-tattoo19.jpg) [link2](http://kingpintattoosupply.com/ProductImages/Large/VTC-C00.jpg) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/books) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Revival of Old-school Tattoos:** Old-school tattoos are experiencing a revival, with more people opting for bawdy vintage designs inspired by the 1940s. - **Transformation of Tattoos Into Socially Sanctioned Art:** Tattoos have evolved from a taboo practice to a socially accepted art form, allowing for disruptive innovation in the tattoo industry. - **Documenting the History of Body Art:** The Vintage Tattoo Book provides a visual compilation of significant moments in the history of tattooing, offering insights for further innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tattoo Industry:** The revival of old-school tattoos presents opportunities for tattoo artists and parlors to specialize in vintage-inspired designs. - **Art and Design Industry:** The transformation of tattoos into an accepted art form allows for collaboration between tattoo artists and traditional artists, creating new and unique art styles. - **Publishing Industry:** The Vintage Tattoo Book exemplifies the demand for historical and niche publications, opening up opportunities for more specialized art and culture books. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Woman-Owned Tattoo Shops Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womanowned-tattoo-shops.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Women Tattoo Artist Apprenticeships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-in-tattoo.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/86-tattoo-limited-edition.md) - [Hospitality-Focused Tattoo Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out.md)