On October 1st, my latest book project "Tattoo World," which I edited for Abrams Books, hit the shelves of book stores in North & South America as well as in Europe. And now it's time to party.

Once again, we're joining forces with our homies at Tattoo Culture to celebrate the book's release and their sixth anniversary this Friday, October 7th. Drinks and snacks will be served to all you fabulous people. The party starts at 7PM and ends promptly at 10PM. For more info, check our Facebook Event Page. Tattoo Culture is located at 129a Roebling Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. [Map]

Hope to see ya there!

Tattoo by Holly Azzara

It's party time tonight at the fabulous Sacred Gallery NYC in SoHo, from 8-10PM, celebrating the release of Color Tattoo Art: Comics. Cartoon. Pin-Up. Manga. New School. The 496-page hardcover -- which is graced with artwork such as those shown here -- will be available for the reduced rate of $150. [I'll also be selling any leftover books online for that same rate plus shipping. Hit me up at marisa at needlesandsins.com if interested.]

Special thanks goes out to sponsor Sailor Jerry Rum and to Sacred for hosting the event. There will also be other drinkies and pretty people. Hope to see y'all there!

Tattoo by Tony Ciavarro

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Color Tattoo Art Book Release Party
Sacred Gallery
424 Broadway 2nd Floor Rear
(Between Canal and Howard)
New York, NY 10013

I want to thank all the very beautiful people who came out Saturday night to party with us at Tattoo Culture for the NYC release of Black & Grey Tattoo: From Street Art to Fine Art, my latest tome co-authored with the excellent Edgar Hoill, who also shot many of the images in the book including the one above.

Alas, we were so busy drinking, eating, and dancing Saturday, that we didn't take many party pix. [If you took some, send 'em my way please.] Here are a couple below and more to be found on our Black & Grey book Flickr set.

UPDATE: the fabulous Jeff Rojas took some wonderful photos from the party and posted them in a Flickr set here.

** I still have a few author copies left at a reduced rate. Contact me at marisa @ needlesandsins dotcom for details. **

More on the book here.

Me (on the right) making faces with writer Jenni Miller (center) and Naima Mora, musician and America's Next Top Model winner.

 

All these people rock.

I don't think I have one photo with Tim Kern that doesn't have us throwing up devil horns. Photo courtesy of the beautiful Hang Tran--soon to be Mrs. Kern (not pictured here).

And speaking of Tim Kern, I'll leave you with one of his many works highlighted in the book.

Party Time! Join us for stellar tattoo portrait photography by uber-talented Sean Toussaint, music by Lapdance Academy rockers Alex Walker and our beloved Brian Grosz; plus booze, beauties & badassness. Not enough hyperbole can express how much fun we're gonna have.

The exhibit and party is being hosted by Tattoo Culture in Williasmburg, Brooklyn: home to the one of my faves, Gene Coffey, and top international artists including Noon, Daniel DiMattia, Aussie Jake, and many more. Tattoo Culture is in easy walking distance from the L train's Bedford Ave stop, and there's plenty of parking around (just bring your designated driver).

The opening starts at 7 and goes until 10pm, followed by an after-party nearby TBA.

Can't wait to see y'all!