Author(s): "Rolling Stone"

Art

"Tattoo Nation" exposes this dynamic art form in all its glory as embodied by the biggest pop icons of our time, from Drew Barrymore to Eminem, Melissa Etheridge to Ozzy Osbourne, Busta Rhymes to Mary J. Blige. The book features candid photographs and revealing interviews that chronicle the gradual emergence of this evocative art form into mainstream society via pop-culture icons. Black-and-white photo spreads present pop and rock icons ranging from counter-culture pioneers like Janis Joplin to today's trendsetters Bjork and Lenny Kravitz showing off their body artwork.