Tattoo Magazine April 1999 Issue 116 (1416) Rock Roll Ink Memphis Mania Street-Wise France Dragon Mask Tattoo Art

Tattoo Magazine, April 1999, Issue 116. This is a vintage tattoo/body-art magazine from the “World’s Largest-Selling Tattoo Magazine” series, packed with tattoo photography, artist features, convention coverage and artwork-focused body art.

Main visible cover features include Rock & Roll Ink, with tattoo/music content relating to Mötley Crüe and Sepultura, plus Memphis Mania, a showcase for Southern tattooists, and Street-Wise Ink From France, featuring punk-inspired body art by Dimitri.

Visible contents/features include:

• James Gottman
• Catherine Kluthe
• Sato Takashi
• Sepultura
• Kim Lee
• Suzi Tattuzi
• Jonathan Schwartz
• Elizabeth Freeman
• Derek Bernier
• Dimitri – French stylist
• Slave To The Needle – tattoos by Aaron Bell
• International Ink expo section
• Memphis Mania tattoo event showcase
• Tattoo departments including Slinging Ink, Tattoo Mailbox, Good Gear, Tattoo Times, Tuneville, In The Skin, Flash, Fiction and Pushing Ink

The artwork shown inside includes bold colour tattoo pieces such as dragon artwork, Japanese-style tattoo imagery, large mask/demon face body art, skull and fantasy-style designs, full body/large-scale tattoo photography, and tattoo studio/event coverage. The back cover also has a bright colour tattoo flash jewellery/supply advert with dragon, flowers and traditional-style flash artwork.

Condition:
Pre-owned magazine in used but readable condition. Front cover has visible handling wear, light surface rubbing, edge/corner wear and small creases. Spine shows wear and stress marks from age/storage. Internal pages appear readable with normal page handling, light bends and minor waviness. The rear cover has rubbing/handling marks, corner wear and light creasing. Overall a nice collectible tattoo magazine, but clearly used, so please check all photos carefully for the exact condition.