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SKIN & INK CONTENTS - November  2001

DEPARTMENTS

BITS & SNATCHES

More on Lobo, Tennessee Dave remembers Capt. Jim and Painless Nell, Danielle reviews a beautiful new book, Bushido, by Horitaka, Chuck Haviland inks the locals in Soldatna, Alaska, Jonathan Shaw answers the 10 Big Questions and friends and family bid a sad farewell to Big Will.

LITZ'S SKETCHBOOK

Once again Bruce Litz captures the tattoo scene with pen and ink.

HIPSHOTS

Known for investigative reporting and lucid writing style, Tim Coleman is also a bloody good photographer.

TALKBACK
Ohio's Jason Miller points a finger at discriminatory practices by the nearby mega amusement park.

TATTOO ARTISTS AND THEIR RIDES

Talk about dream cars! Aaron Bell from Seattle's Slave to the Needle makes us all whimper with envy.

READERS' GALLERY

The results of the latest cherry picking session at the old editorial office.

FEATURES

KELINGAI IN BORNEO—TATTOOS OF THE DAYAK by Michael Laukien

Skin & Ink columnist Travelin' Mick hits the tattoo road in search of the ultimate experience, deep in the heart of headhunter country.

INVESTIGATIVE REPORT: INSIDE THE NATIONAL TATTOO ASSOCIATION -THE RENO CONVENTION by Tim Coleman

Our intrepid reporter takes no prisoners as he gets to the bottom of the nasty rumors, misinformation and super-conservative rules that have dogged the NTA for years.

BOB TYRRELL INTERVIEW with Bob Baxter

Just like we said: Talent does prevail. Although he's only been tattooing three years, Michigan's Bob Tyrrell was spotted by our eagle-eyed editors in our very own Readers' Gallery.

GOOD TIMES IN GOTHAM!

THE 4TH ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY TATTOO CONVENTION

with Bob Baxter and Bernard Clark

The sun is out as hibernating Manhattanites crawl out from under their fur coats and show some skin at another fabulous show hosted by Clayton and Bonge.

COLUMNS

OUR LIVING HISTORY WITH C.W. ELDRIDGE

Our resident historian discusses those jolly, Good-time Charlies from Indonesia—tattooed Borneo headhunters.

DIGGIN' THE DIRT WITH HOLLY

Super Mom takes another broad brush swipe at the filthy bastards and Godless hypocrites who ain't tattooed.

SPOTLIGHT WITH DANIELLE

Who said tattoo artists aren't perfect? Well, hell, Eric is!

TRAVELIN' MICK

Our globetrotting gadabout checks in with the French conventions and introduces a famous brother.

Q&A WITH MATTY JANKOWSKI

A delightful romp through a world where all the songs are about our favorite subject, tattoos..