Art Issue of Tattoo Burst (2005) tattoobooks SM Mania (SMマニア or SM

SM Mania (SMマニア or SM Freak) was an erotic and bondage magazine that ran from the early 80s into the 2000s

Over 800 photos of completed tattoos and artworks of ukiyoe used commonly in Japanese tattooing

an SM illustrator known for his realistic drawings done in red and white for magazines like SM Secret Novel and SM Mania

perfect reference material for artists and collectors

The aesthetic of the naked body hidden from sight

Art Issue of Tattoo Burst (2005) tattoobooks SM Mania (SMマニア or SMTattoo Burst was one of the leading tattoo magazines in Japan for the 2000s. Originally released as just Burst for a more well rounded view of subculture, Tattoo Burst and later magazines like Burst Generation and Burst Maniac would focus more intensely on certain subjects. Released in 2005, this Art Issue features flash, paintings and photographs of tattoos by the likes of Filip Leu, Guy Aitchinson, Don Ed Hardy and many more. Titine Leu also shows