Tribal Tattoo Book

The Tribal Tattoo Book by Official Tattoo Brand is a legendary cornerstone of modern tattoo history, preserving the bold flash art that helped define the explosive body-art movement of the 1980s and the 1990s.

For more than 30 years, Official Tattoo Brand—founded by legendary tattoo artist J.D. Crowe—has produced and supplied tattoo references used by artists and enthusiasts around the world. This collection captures the unmistakable look and attitude of 1980s and 1990s Western tribal tattooing, making it a true time capsule of an unforgettable era in tattoo culture. This collection preserves the distinctive aesthetic of an era when tribal tattooing became one of the most recognizable styles in modern tattoo history.

The Western tribal movement of the era was defined by solid blackwork, dramatic negative space, precise points, and fluid, angular forms designed to follow the natural contours of the body. Its unmistakable designs became staples of tattoo-shop walls and influenced an entire generation of artists and tattoo enthusiasts.

More than a collection of tattoo designs, The Tribal Tattoo Book is a record of a defining moment in tattoo culture—when sweeping armbands, and powerful blackwork patterns and bold black ink became a language of its own.

A timeless collection of classic 1990s tribal flash, preserved by Official Tattoo Brand for artists, collectors, and a new generation of tattoo enthusiasts.