Books Closed: Tattoos and the Internet Collide, Hosted by Andrew Stortz

What happened to tattoo magazines? Tat-journalist, James Musker (@toadhell___), joins Andrew this week to talk about his experiences writing for various online and print publications, being there for the end of Skin Deep magazine, and what the future may look like for those who write words about pictures on skin.

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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My name is Ben Viamontes and I’ve been tattooing since 2005. I started working in shops, before tattooing, in 1995. 

Since 2009 I’ve had my own spot in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The shop is called Blacklist Tattoo Parlour. The shop is located in the heart of Albuquerque on historic Rt. 66. 

Albuquerque is a very affordable place to live with great weather and lots of things to do, especially if you’re into the outdoors.  

I have three open chairs at the moment. 

I am a firm believer in upholding the highest of standards in my shop. . . We are known in Albuquerque for our quality, cleanliness, and professionalism. 

• The shop provides essentially all supplies other than ink, needles and machines.
• I’m offering generous percentages. (Plus perks)
• I’m willing to help with relocation costs, for the right candidates.

Albuquerque has a strong tattoo scene. The right artist will be able to quickly build clientele between the military base and university in town, combined with walk in traffic and projects/clients that can be handed off by myself and current staff. 

I’m looking for artists who are looking to work in a clean professional environment. . . Maybe you're looking to take your career to the next step. Maybe you're looking to challenge yourself, or you're unhappy with the current situation where you're working.  

The right candidates will have a strong work ethic, be respectful of clients, coworkers, and be looking to improve their skills on an ongoing basis.  

Big egos, scumbags, and rock star attitudes need not apply.  

TO APPLY, HEAD TO:
blacklist-tattoo.com
now to submit your information for consideration!

Ben's IG: @powsonero

Is tattooing a performance art? What if the performance is more highly regarded than the tattoo itself? Bill Rocha (@billychop) sits in for this episode to discuss one of the most unique tattooers on Instagram: @RixardTattoo

Links to the videos discussed in this episode:

Bicycle

Feet/Head tattooing

Fencing

Drone

Cello

Trampoline

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Steve Byrne joins the show again to talk about the legal battle between Sailor Jerry’s widow and a big liquor company, art ownership, intellectual property, and why he wants bootleggers to eat their copies of his work.

Steve works at Rock Of Ages Tattoo in Austin, TX.

Buy his book Non Stop Tattooing from Atonement Books

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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Professionally crafted video courses made by professional tattooers. Get an exclusive look at what's behind some of the best work in the tattoo community.

Work/life balance for tattooers is a never ending challenge. Since it was just Valentine's Day, let's talk about relationships with the most special of guests...my wife, Rachel. We also hear from Greg Christian and Cindy Stroemple about what it's like when two tattooers tie the knot.

I have always felt the pressure of keeping my obsession with tattooing in check. It has had repercussions in my personal life, and is something that I still strive to balance as we speak. My wife sits in on the show to get personal about our own situation.

You can find Greg and Cindy in North Olmstead, OH at Tattoo Faction or in a city near you!

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ETERNAL INK 
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@eternalink

• Use coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 20% off your order of Eternal Inks!

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• Professionally crafted video courses made by professional tattooers. Get an exclusive look at what's behind some of the best work in the tattoo community.

Hannah Wolf drops some knowledge about tattoo ink and Billy White tells us why he will always cover racist tattoos for free. 

Hannah Wolf works at Occult Tattoo in Oakland, CA.

Check out her book The Science of Tattooing

Billy White works at Red Rose Tattoo in Zanesville, OH.

Watch the documentary he is featured in: Beneath The Ink

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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• Handmade tattoo machines by Heath Rave

I talked to Alex Kass and Zac Scheinbaum, a couple tattooers who pursue tattoo related projects in addition to their day to day work. 

Alex runs the instagram page @tattoogear4sale, which has become the top place to buy, sell and trade (yes, you guessed it) tattoo gear. We talked about how he started the page, and some of the challenges that come with keeping it running. 

Zac created Afterlife Press, an independent publishing company that has put out two amazing books focusing on some of the greatest and most prolific tattooers of our time. We talked about his approach and why he is so interested in presenting a closer look at these tattooers.

 Alex Kass tattoos at Electric Panther Tattoo in San Antonio, TX.
@alexkass_ep 
@tattoogear4sale 

Zac Scheinbaum tattoos at Seventh Son Tattoo in San Francisco, CA.
@zacscheinbaum 
@afterlifepress

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ETERNAL INK 
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Digital design tools and tutorials for tattooers!

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Didn't get enough on Ep 032? Here is more with Doreen Garner.

Doreen works at Saved Tattoo in Brooklyn, NY.

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Tamara Santibañez talks about what it is like to be stretched between two "worlds" within tattooing, and the weight of tattoos on those who get them and those who do them.

Tamara's Informed Consent and Trauma-Aware Tattooing brochure can be found here.

Doreen Garner shares what drew her to tattooing, and the positive effect that increasing diversity can have on the industry.

You can get tattooed by Tamara and Doreen at Saved Tattoo in NYC.

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• Check out the Spit Shading Toolkit to give your digital art the look of classic traditional hand-painted flash!
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Nick Colella joins the show this week to talk about how much of the old school mentality can realistically be applied in today's tattooing. Should we really be trying to blindly celebrate the past?

You can find Nick at Great Lakes Tattoo in Chicago, IL.

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What's up with tattooing in Oregon? Portland tattooer, Olivia Britz-Wheat, gives us the lowdown on the state mandated tattoo schools, and talks about the work she does with the group, Reform Oregon Tattooing.

After the interview, Andrew shares an email from a tattooer who attended an Oregon tattoo school.

Let's talk about apprenticeships with Tim Hendricks. We respond to an article about a tattooer from Dallas, TX who is developing a program to teach arts high school students about tattooing as a part of their school curriculum.

Then we hear from Olivia Britz-Wheat, a tattooer from Portland, OR, and a part of the organization, "Reform Oregon Tattooing," about what a real-world example of structured tattoo school looks like.

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This is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle.

For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle Collection
And follow his only official IG page: @lyletuttlecollection

This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki)!

Make sure to follow him and let him know how much you enjoyed this tape.
 

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This is a special episode of BOOKS CLOSED! Listen to a never-before-heard interview from 2004 between Taki Kitamura and  the legendary tattoo artist, Lyle Tuttle.

For more info about Lyle: Lyle Tuttle Collection

This was all made possible by Taki (@stateofgracetaki)!

Make sure to follow him and let him know how much you enjoyed this tape.
 

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz

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@eternalink

• Use coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 20% off your order of Eternal Inks!

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@machinemachine.co

• Professionally crafted video courses made by professional tattooers.  Get an exclusive look at what's behind some of the best work in the tattoo community.

Didn't get enough on Ep 028? This is the full interview with Gunnar that you heard a segment from in this week's full episode. He discusses mental health in tattooing and his own personal journey with it through his career.

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Issues of mental health are as prevalent in tattooing as anywhere. NYC tattooer, Virginia Elwood, guest co-hosts this week, along with a segment with Ohio tattooer, Gunnar.

Virginia talks about her entrance into tattooing, and about how she has worked to balance her mental health, career and life in general.

Gunnar discusses why he is interested in being a conversation-starter with issues of mental health in tattooing, and details his own quest of happiness.

Check out:

Virginia Elwood
Saved Tattoo, Brooklyn NY

Gunnar
Enso Tattoo, Columbus, OH

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Debra Yarian, Freddy Corbin and Henry Lewis are the guests this week on a special LIVE episode of the show! Recorded at the Bay Area Tattoo Convention, 10/19/19.

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Deb Yarian
Freddy Corbin
Henry Lewis

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Andrew responds to some listener feedback, and a conversation with Ep 026's guest co-host Bradley Farrell, after the camera turned off.

Check out Ep 026: Adaptive Tattooing if you haven't yet. It'll give a bit more context for this bonus episode.

This episode of the BOOKS CLOSED Podcast features guest co-host, Bradley Farrell, and tattooer, Zack Hunter "Southpaw."

I found a handful of parallels between these two conversations, and this episode weaves the two together to tell a larger story.

Bradley was a guest on the show last season as a retired tattooer, and his since started tattooing again. We catch up about what it's like to blow the dust of his tattoo machines and how hard it is to make a tattoo happen.

Zack shares the details of a serious car accident he was in at the age of 19, and how he fought to reclaim his life.

Bradley Farrell: @_allmyghosts_

Zack Hunter: @southpawtattoos

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ETERNAL INK (www.eternaltattoosupply.com)

@eternalink

• Use coupon code BOOKSCLOSED to get 20% off your order of Eternal Inks!

MACHINEMACHINECO (www.machinemachine.co)

@machinemachine.co

• Professionally crafted video courses made by professional tattooers.  Get an exclusive look at what's behind some of the best work in the tattoo community.

Didn't get enough in Ep 025? Here are some bonus clips to hold you over until next episode!

Includes unaired segments with Justin Weatherholtz and Shanzey Afzal!

@andrewstortz

@justinweatherholtz

@inkminxtattoo

Welcome to Season 3 of BOOKS CLOSED! We are joined by tattoo artist Justin Weatherholtz (Kings Ave Tattoo, NYC)  this week to discuss a handful of tattooing's industry disruptors.

One of those disruptors, Shanzey Afzal (Ink Minx Tattoo) also stops in to talk about her journey into and out of tattooing.

The episode ends with a field trip to an NYC bar that puts drinks and tattoo machines in the hands of the public.

Justin Weatherholtz: @justinweatherholtz

Shanzey Afzal: @inkminxtattoo

FIB Tattoo Bar: @fibtattoobar

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@atonementbooks

Get the new book NON STOP TATTOOING by Atonement/Steve Byrne!

Andrew digs into the offerings of tattoo business guru, Dax McClellan. Does tattooing need online courses about how to post on Instagram? This investigative report tells a story of self-discovery.

Dax McClellan - Social Media Savage
TJ Forte
Justin Brown

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TATTOOING ÜBER ALLES
@tattooinguberalles
Documentary films focused on the craft of tattooing. No drama, no bullshit.

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Full Documentaries: TattooingUberAlles.com or Amazon

Legendary tattoo artist, Juli Moon, joins the show this week to discuss traveling with a carnival, attending some of the first ever tattoo conventions, expanding her skill set into cosmetic tattoo through trial and error in the 80's, and why she wears her own tattoos as "psychic armor."

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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TATTOO SMART

Use discount code: BOOKSCLOSED for 15% off any tools on the site (one use per customer)
www.tattoosmart.com

Tattoo Smart is a marketplace for forward-thinking tools to tattooers, artists, and designers, empowering them to learn new digital skills and improve their design workflows. They collaborate with tattooers to create brush sets for Procreate and Clip Studio Paint, reference eBooks, digital color tools like the Abbott Color Wheel, and design and software tutorials.

TATTOO SHIRT OF THE MONTH CLUB
Tattoo Shirt of the Month is a subscription T-shirt business geared to bring you an original and unique tattoo design on a T-shirt each month. 
To join, go to www.tattoo-sotm.com, pick your size, enter your card number, and you’re done. 

This episode features a group panel of tattooers Shawn Barber, Matthew Knopp, Beau Brady and Robert Ryan discussing, tattoo TV shows, internet fundraisers, maintaining positive outlooks, and more!

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

TATTOO SMART

Use discount code: BOOKSCLOSED for 15% off any tools on the site (one use per customer)
www.tattoosmart.com

Tattoo Smart is a marketplace for forward-thinking tools to tattooers, artists, and designers, empowering them to learn new digital skills and improve their design workflows. They collaborate with tattooers to create brush sets for Procreate and Clip Studio Paint, reference eBooks, digital color tools like the Abbott Color Wheel, and design and software tutorials.

THE ORIGINAL TATTOO PILLOW

Create a more sanitary work space by replacing cloth pillows with a pillow designed with the needs of tattooers and their customers in mind. Each 10.5 x 20 Inch pillow is covered in a soft yet durable antibacterial vinyl with polyfill stuffing to provide firm yet cushioned support.

From now until March 31st, use promo code “booksclosed” on torchtattoo.com to get 20% off a pillow of your own!

Tattoo artist Lindsey Carmichael joins the show this week to talk about what tattooing for 27 years means to him, what it's like to watch his son now become a tattooer, and how the quest for knowledge has become a totally new beast.

Follow Lindsey on INSTAGRAM
Find him at CLASSIC TATTOO in Fullerton, CA.

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

TATTOO SMART

Use discount code: BOOKSCLOSED for 15% off any tools on the site (one use per customer)
www.tattoosmart.com

Tattoo Smart is a marketplace for forward-thinking tools to tattooers, artists, and designers, empowering them to learn new digital skills and improve their design workflows. They collaborate with tattooers to create brush sets for Procreate and Clip Studio Paint, reference eBooks, digital color tools like the Abbott Color Wheel, and design and software tutorials.

MACHINE MACHINE CO.

@machinemachine.co

Online Video Workshops that teach you how to be smarter than your tattoo machine

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In response to Episode 015, Andrew talks to Lee Roller, owner of Custom Tattoo Design. Lee saw the segment about his company, and didn't love a lot of the points made. Should non-tattooers have a place owning tattoo-related companies? Are tattooers just missing out on opportunities that others see first?

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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TATTOO SMART

Use discount code: BOOKSCLOSED for 15% off any tools on the site (one use per customer)
www.tattoosmart.com

Tattoo Smart is a marketplace for forward-thinking tools to tattooers, artists, and designers, empowering them to learn new digital skills and improve their design workflows. They collaborate with tattooers to create brush sets for Procreate and Clip Studio Paint, reference eBooks, digital color tools like the Abbott Color Wheel, and design and software tutorials.

ALLIANCE TATTOO SUPPLY

Use promo code: books closed for 10% off your first order!

Tattooer owned and operated, specializing in high-quality equipment and supplies built by tattooers, for tattooers. Offering everything from your shop's daily supplies to one-off handmade machines from top quality builders, as well as the exclusive distributor of Lineage Needles.

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Tattooer and painter Robert Ryan discusses reluctantly being encouraged to start tattooing, the important of humility, symbolism in tattooing, and how he holds it all together with meditation.

This episode was filmed in Asbury Park, NJ

Follow Robert on INSTAGRAM
Follow Electric Tattoo

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

TATTOO SMART

Use discount code: BOOKSCLOSED for 15% off any tools on the site (one use per customer)
www.tattoosmart.com

Tattoo Smart is a marketplace for forward-thinking tools to tattooers, artists, and designers, empowering them to learn new digital skills and improve their design workflows. They collaborate with tattooers to create brush sets for Procreate and Clip Studio Paint, reference eBooks, digital color tools like the Abbott Color Wheel, and design and software tutorials.

FELDMAN MFG.

@brandynfeldman

High quality handmade tattoo machines by Brandyn Feldman

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Tattooer Russ Abbott joins the show this week to talk about being at the forefront of digital design in tattooing, how he turns his ideas into reality, and proves that a tattooer CAN organize their time successfully to make the most of it.

Follow Russ on INSTAGRAM

Ink & Dagger Tattoo

Tattoo Smart

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FELDMAN MFG.

@brandynfeldman

High quality handmade tattoo machines by Brandyn Feldman

SPLIT ARROW PRINTS

@splitarrowprints

Print like you give a shit!
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Is there life after tattooing? Bradley Farrell sits down to talk about his tattoo career working alongside some of the greats, and then giving it all up to pursue other passions. Film making, developing a social network and marketing are just a few of the hats Bradley has worn in his lifetime and it all started with the skills he learned from tattooing.

Follow Bradley on INSTAGRAM

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MACHINE MACHINE CO.

@machinemachine.co

Online Video Workshops that teach you how to be smarter than your tattoo machine

Use code: BOOKSCLOSED for $50 off your enrollment!

Split Arrow Prints

@splitarrowprints

Print like you give a shit!
A tattooer and artist owned print house that works with artists to make the best possible prints, stickers and promotional materials

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Tattooing has become an "industry" whether we like it or not. This week, friend of the show, Jason Scott, sits in to discuss a business that wants to provide clients Custom Tattoo Designs before they even set foot in a tattoo shop. Then, Andrew tries to figure out what is up with Soundwave Tattoos by talking to their creator, Nate Siggard.

Find everyone on Instagram:

Jason Scott

Nate Siggard

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Blue Letter Books

@blueletterbooks

Bringing you tattoo books full of history and classic reference

Split Arrow Prints

@splitarrowprints

Print like you give a shit!
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Tattooer Heather Bailey joins the show this week to talk about developing her style, staying focused on ambitious projects, and why women in tattooing are simply treated differently.

Follow Heather on INSTAGRAM
and check out her store on BIG CARTEL
and get tattooed by her in Los Angeles!

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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Kōsei Publications

Kōsei Publications have joined forces with Atonement Books to bring you 108 Dragons by the legend of traditional Japanese tattooing from Hungary, Iván Százi also known as Hori-iban. A great, inspirational and portable reference guide to Japanese dragons, drawn by the master. It also includes previously unreleased photos taken by Alex Reinke Horikitsune, all in a pocket sized book. Available for £50 plus shipping at www.atonementbooks.com

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All music by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

(This is Part 1 of 2)

Season 2 of the show kicks off with guest Ami James. We talk about his background in tattooing, what it was like to become the most famous tattooer in the world during the height of “Miami Ink,” and how social media has changed the way we see tattooing.

Follow Ami on INSTAGRAM

Check out TATTOODO

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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MR FLASH MACHINE

@mrflashmachine

400+ production tattoo flash sheets that could make your money during a whole career and cover an entire shop

VICTORIOUS FINDS

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A one stop shop Instagram page for antiques, oddities, and collectibles. Handpicked items to make your home or workplace more fun to look at!

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All music by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

(This is Part 2 of 2)

Season 2 of the show kicks off with guest Ami James. We talk about his background in tattooing, what it was like to become the most famous tattooer in the world during the height of “Miami Ink,” and how social media has changed the way we see tattooing.

Follow Ami on INSTAGRAM

Check out TATTOODO

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662

The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

MR FLASH MACHINE

@mrflashmachine

400+ production tattoo flash sheets that could make your money during a whole career and cover an entire shop

VICTORIOUS FINDS

@victoriousfinds

A one stop shop Instagram page for antiques, oddities, and collectibles. Handpicked items to make your home or workplace more fun to look at!

PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED

All music by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

In the Season One finale, Winston the Whale talks about being a young tattooer forging his own path into the craft, and the backlash to doing unique work. Then Pokeeeeeeeoh (Jake Haynes) calls in from Sweden to tell us what it's like to have a 300k+ audience on Instagram all while trying to build confidence as a new tattoo artist. Then Jason Scott returns to the show to help Andrew wrap up the season.

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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MINDZAI CREATIVE

The tattoo industry’s go-to print shop for over ten years.
Specializing in t-shirts, stickers, art prints, patches and pins, Mindzai Creative can help you market and merchandise your art or business.
Now is the time to make sure your shop and convention booths are fully stocked.

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MR FLASH MACHINE

400+ production tattoo flash sheets that could make your money during a whole career and cover an entire shop

Use promo code BOOKSCLOSED for 20% off your ENTIRE ORDER until October 1st

KOSEI PUBLICATIONS

Tattooer-owned book publisher of beautiful high quality books on Irezumi, Tattooing, Zen and Japanese Culture

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Theme music is "Harp" and Ad music is "Bedroom Mist" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

Tattoo artist Tim Lehi (@timlehi) talks about why he is moving from the west coast to a small town in Vermont, then tattooer Cheyenne Sawyer (@cheyennesawyer) sits down to discuss motivation from coworkers, keeping up with the younger generation, and if any of it really matters.

Follow Tim: @timlehi

Follow Cheyenne: @cheyennesawyer

This episode was recorded in Portland, Oregon.

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

www.booksclosedpodcast.com

Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662

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LITTLE BLACK BOOK CO

Go straight to the source with a selection of vintage illustrated used books. Scrolling down their instagram page @little_black_book_co will show you why their motto is “books before google.” You won’t find books of tattoo flash here, but you will find the FUEL for your own art. Pretend you are more clever than you actually are, with the right reference materials.

MINDZAI CREATIVE

The tattoo industry’s go-to print shop for over ten years.
Specializing in t-shirts, stickers, art prints, patches and pins, Mindzai Creative can help you market and merchandise your art or business.
Now is the time to make sure your shop and convention booths are fully stocked.

Use promo code: BOOKSCLOSED for 10% off your next order!

PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED

Theme music is "Harp" and Ad music is "Bedroom Mist" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

Tattooer and artist, Scott Harrison, talks about why he quit tattooing, how he can finally appreciate his work after the fact, and why he wanted to break someone's leg at a meditation retreat.

Follow Scott: @bswelt
See more work and buy paintings (new work offered monthly): weltworld.com

This episode was recorded at Scott's home in Portland, Oregon.

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662

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TATSOUL
@tatsoul
Equipment and furniture for the professional tattoo artist
Free shipping on all furniture orders within contiguous United States!

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Theme music is "Harp" and Ad music is "Bedroom Mist" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

Tattoo artist, Ashley Love (@ohashleylove), discusses how she started a worldwide event that promotes awareness of sexual violence, what it takes to continue building the project, and how she tries to find the balance between work and her personal life.

Ashley Love works at Yellow Rose Tattoo in Salt Lake City, Utah

Follow Ashley's work: @ohashleylove

Stay up to date with Still Not Asking For It: @stillnotaskingforit_flashevent

Jebb Riley works at Redemption Tattoo in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Follow Jebb: @jebbriley

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

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Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR:

TATSOUL
@tatsoul
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Theme music is "Harp" and Ad music is "Bedroom Mist" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

Tattooer Freddy Corbin (@freddycorbintattoos) discusses becoming an elder statesman of tattooing after always being the young guy, tattoo schools, what keeps him motivated after 30 years of tattooing, and finding buckets of human skin.

This episode was recorded at Temple Tattoo in Oakland, California.

Check out the ETERNAL PIN Tattoo School Series that we talked about at the top of the show

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

www.booksclosedpodcast.com

Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662

The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR:

TATSOUL
@tatsoul
Equipment and furniture for the professional tattoo artist
Check out their new colors, Oxblood and Tobacco in all of their shop furniture. Artist chairs, client chairs, arm rests, and portable tables. Get FREE shipping in the contiguous US now!

PLEASE support our sponsor, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED

Theme music is "Harp" and Ad music is "Bedroom Mist" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

Tattooer and machine builder extraordinaire, Seth Ciferri (@sethciferri), talks about running businesses in the tattoo world, what the Read Street Forum was REALLY about, why he wants tattooers to get excited about coil machines again, and his obsession with prank calls.

This episode was recorded at Two Stroke Coffee Co. in Portland, OR

Follow Seth @sethciferri

Check out MACHINEMACHINE CO. for Seth's online video crash course on understanding your tattoo machines

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Registration ends August 12, 2018.

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

www.booksclosedpodcast.com

Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662

The full VIDEO version of this episode can be viewed on YOUTUBE

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR:

TATSOUL
@tatsoul
Equipment and furniture for the professional tattoo artist

PLEASE support our sponsor, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED

Theme music is "Harp" and Ad music is "Bedroom Mist" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

Tattoo artist Steve Byrne (@steve_byrne_tattoo) talks about haunted hotels, freehand drawing insane tattoos directly on his customers, keeping family life separate from social media, and tattooing celebrities like Kesha.

Find Steve at Rock of Ages Tattooing in Austin, TX

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
www.booksclosedpodcast.com

The full video version of this episode can be view on YOUTUBE

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSOR:

TATSOUL
@tatsoul

Equipment and furniture for the professional tattoo artist

PLEASE support our sponsor, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED

Theme music is "HARP" and Ad music is "Bedroom Mist" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

Tattoo artist Taki Kitamura (@stateofgracetaki) discusses how he organizes the Bay Area Tattoo Convention that features the highest caliber of work, being surrounded by inspiration at State of Grace, and how he looks toward the future of tattooing while still increasingly embracing traditions of the past.
This episode was filmed at State of Grace Tattoo in San Jose, California.

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
www.booksclosedpodcast.com

The full video version of this episode can be view on YOUTUBE

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

LUCKY SUPPLY @luckysupply

High quality products that help you make high quality tattoos

RIVER VALLEY PRINTING CO @rivervalleyprintingco

For all your printing needs; high quality giclee prints, stickers and pins catering to the tattoo community.

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Theme music is "HARP" and Ad music is "Bedroom Mist" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

Tattooer AUTOCHRIST (@auto_christ)comes on the show to discuss his motivation for doing the tattoos he does, and Andrew tries to figure out if the instagram page, "How To Not Get Tattooed" (@how_to_not_get_tattooed)is good for tattooing.

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
www.booksclosedpodcast.com

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

LUCKY SUPPLY @luckysupply

High quality products that help you make high quality tattoos

Add a new tattoo machine from Lucky's to your arsenal today!

RIVER VALLEY PRINTING CO @rivervalleyprintingco

For all your printing needs; high quality giclee prints, stickers and pins catering to the tattoo community.

PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED

Theme music is "HARP" and Ad music is "Bedroom Mist" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

Tattoo artist Chris O'Donnell (@codonnell_nyc) joins the show this week and discusses his first experiences with the internet, his drawing process and what originally attracted him to start tattooing in 1993 as a 17 year old, and how he is creating his own workspace that has that same energy.
chrisodonnelltattoo.com to view full portfolio

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)
www.booksclosedpodcast.com

The full video version of this episode can be view on YOUTUBE

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

LUCKY SUPPLY @luckysupply

High quality products that help you make high quality tattoos

Don't forget to check out the Lucky Supply Tattoo Museum in Largo, Florida. The museum's website also share a lot of great images to hold you over until you visit!

RIVER VALLEY PRINTING CO @rivervalleyprintingco

For all your printing needs; high quality giclee prints, stickers and pins catering to the tattoo community.

PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED

Theme music is "HARP" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

Tattoo artist Todd Noble (@noble1) sits in on the show and talks social networks, Everence, and plays a game.

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

Video segments of this show can be seen on YOUTUBE

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

LUCKY SUPPLY @luckysupply

High quality products that help you make high quality tattoos

Use coupon code ARM10 to get 10% off the LUCKY SUPPLY PORTABLE ARM REST

RIVER VALLEY PRINTING CO @rivervalleyprintingco

For all your printing needs; high quality giclee prints, stickers and pins catering to the tattoo community.

PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED

Theme music is "HARP" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

Tattoo artists Chad Koeplinger (@chadkoeplingertattoo) and Jason Scott (@jasonscott523) join the show to open the discussion of how social media has impacted tattooing. Also discussed is the topic of traveling and having real experiences vs. experiencing the world through the screen of your device.

BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz)

Video segments of this show can be seen on YOUTUBE

THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:

LUCKY SUPPLY @luckysupply

High quality products that help you make high quality tattoos

Use coupon code ARM10 to get 10% off the LUCKY SUPPLY PORTABLE ARM REST

RIVER VALLEY PRINTING CO @rivervalleyprintingco

For all your printing needs; high quality giclee prints, stickers and pins catering to the tattoo community.

PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED

Theme music is "HARP" by SAKURA @fazekas.dani

This is a brief introduction of Books Closed host, Andrew Stortz. Future episodes will be conversations with various tattoo artists, discussing the impact of technology and the internet on tattooing.

Theme music by Sakura (IG: @fazekas.dani)

Follow Andrew @andrewstortz
youtube.com/andrewstortztattoo

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