https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1 daily 0.75 2022-08-10 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/who-can-carry-the-torch-for-ed-hardy monthly 0.5 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1fdd54f3-b940-479f-b046-4b3e7e8c3905/sq-2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 059: Who Can Carry the Torch for Ed Hardy? ft. Taki & Molly Kitamura, Ethan Dodge - EP 059 Ed Hardy is the most impactful tattooer of our time. Now that he no longer working, does his influence end? Ed's legendary San Francisco shop, Tattoo City, closed its doors for good yesterday. His publishing company, Hardy Marks no longer has him at the helm. Does his influence end now that these two huge vehicles for how he performed and shared his work are in his past? While the shop is now gone, sadly, Ed handed the book publishing torch to a very capable team, Taki and Molly Kitamura. With the experience of making amazing books of their own, documenting and sharing pieces of tattoo culture and history (in a way reminiscent of Ed himself), I can't imagine Hardy Marks landing in the care of anyone better. One of their first projects is reintroducing the Tattoo Time series, with new issues to come soon. Taki wanted to introduce their new editor, Ethan Dodge, a great writer among many other things. Check out more about HARDY MARKS PUBLICATIONS Find Taki and Molly at STATE OF GRACE TATTOO in San Jose, CA BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/dan-smith monthly 0.5 2024-12-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/147e0fb0-260d-49c0-9138-517136629c36/webSQ2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 058: Dan Smith - EP 058 Andrew catches up with tattooer and musician, Dan Smith, backstage in Boston before Dan takes the stage with Eighteen Visions. They talk about the way music and tattooing can feed each other, Dan's experience with being featured on reality TV, and why he is enjoying slowing things down now. Find Dan at Captured Tattoo in Tustin, CA BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/leo-zulueta monthly 0.5 2024-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/561a92d5-b016-4440-969a-b440a069e1c3/webThumbSQleo.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 057: Leo Zulueta - EP 057 The legendary king of tribal tattooing, Leo Zulueta, was tricked into becoming a tattooer by Ed Hardy. Is there another tattooer with an origin story as crazy as that?! Leo talks about how the high contrast punk rock show posters he made in his younger years set the stage for the heavy black tribal tattoo style that he hugely brought into the visual vocabulary of western tattooing. Tattooing as we know it today would simply not be the same without Leo's contributions over his decades long career. His influence and encouragement has been felt by many, and we also hear some anecdotes from Jared Leathers, Adam Shrewsbury and Julian Bast. Leo's new book, The Black Wave, can be ordered now through: Belzel Books (US) Coenen Publishing (EU) Sydney Tattoo Club (AUS) Yokozuna Shoten BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/adam-shrewsbury monthly 0.5 2024-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/a96d6f5e-73da-4580-80e6-cf019c4d9327/websq1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 056: Adam Shrewsbury - EP 056 Adam Shrewsbury went all-in on pottery after a hiatus from tattooing, and has never looked back. Andrew visits Adam's pottery studio to see what he has been working on and what's next. Also, Adam discusses the clarity he has gained for his tattooing through taking a break, how tattooing suffers from a lack of outside influence, and a story about the time he got to pick up Thom DeVita from the airport. See more of Adam's work HERE BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/julian-bast monthly 0.5 2024-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/d90276b6-c1e7-4f23-9a2d-4f6320e7ba80/squareweb4.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 055: Julian Bast - EP 055 Hold on tight, you are about to enter the mind of Julian Bast, and I don't think you are ready. Julian is a tattooer and artist who is focused on letting an unstructured process steer the ship. Modeling his approach after the freedom he saw his children have when making art, he keeps the idea of "play" at the forefront. I have admired everything he does for years, and was excited to finally meet him and spend some time getting tattooed and having the conversations you will see in this episode. We talk about how family and work have started to blend more seamlessly for him, the benefits of automatic drawing, and he tells a story about how he almost lost his mind while painting a mural...but just for a split second. Julian works at Name Brand Tattoo in Ann Arbor, MI. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/tattoo-apocalypse monthly 0.5 2024-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/3646fdfd-4f73-4e68-bbb7-a103f11650af/sqTHUMBnologo.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 054: Is This The Tattoo Apocalypse? - EP 054 Kicking off the new season with a Q+A addressing all of your important questions. Is tattooing dead? Are there too many shops? Is it a time for a new career? Nothing like doom and gloom to get back into the groove with the show! Andrew discusses listener submitted questions with his crew at Worship Tattoo. Bill Rocha, Kayleigh Rae, Kenley Darling and Mijo all sit in this week to try to answer all of tattooing's toughest questions. Stay tuned in until the end of the episode for some bonus unreleased footage from last year's Filip Leu episodes! Find Andrew and the whole crew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/zack-spurlock-1 monthly 0.5 2024-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/4523e3f4-ea8a-4602-9178-0de1aeacd9a9/sq-thumb-zack.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 053: Zack Spurlock - EP 053 Andrew heads to Savannah, Georgia to sit down with tattooer Zack Spurlock to discuss how he ruined his life for tattooing, which bands your favorite tattoos sound like, and why he strives for individuality in his work. Andrew also shares the story about his close encounter with his dream guest, Fred Durst. Find Zack at Kudzu Tattoo in Savannah, GA Find Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/filip-leu-part2 monthly 0.5 2023-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/5d3acdcb-4ba5-421b-80a1-b1a4a39e1545/filipsq2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 052: Filip Leu (Part 2) - EP 052 Legendary tattoo artist, Filip Leu, sits down to discuss why he is excited to share his work with friends without seeking validation from social media, why no one is a “natural artist,” AI’s impact on making art, and why tattooing done with care is what it’s all about. This is part 2 of this conversation. Part 1 can be found on Ep 051. Watch the BEHIND THE SCENES of this episode Find Filip at The Leu Family's Family Iron in Bullet, Switzerland Find Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by Epidemic Sound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1700458070151-4LZ14AWZCFF3HGVCT845/IMG_5296+2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 052: Filip Leu (Part 2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1700458071653-CBIXU9MFWPTVV3NXSTMK/L1030087.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 052: Filip Leu (Part 2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1700458081457-1QJO2KC8HOVE1M93EWW5/IMG_5302+2.JPG Episodes - EPISODE 052: Filip Leu (Part 2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1700458082402-8F6VSQAPJ0L6GX5IV0CG/IMG_5301+2.JPG Episodes - EPISODE 052: Filip Leu (Part 2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1700458088529-ZP4OVKPIW9BYMHDNFP3G/IMG_5304.JPG Episodes - EPISODE 052: Filip Leu (Part 2) https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/filip-leu-1 monthly 0.5 2023-11-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1700458070151-4LZ14AWZCFF3HGVCT845/IMG_5296+2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 051: Filip Leu (Part 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1700458071653-CBIXU9MFWPTVV3NXSTMK/L1030087.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 051: Filip Leu (Part 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1700458081457-1QJO2KC8HOVE1M93EWW5/IMG_5302+2.JPG Episodes - EPISODE 051: Filip Leu (Part 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1700458082402-8F6VSQAPJ0L6GX5IV0CG/IMG_5301+2.JPG Episodes - EPISODE 051: Filip Leu (Part 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1700458088529-ZP4OVKPIW9BYMHDNFP3G/IMG_5304.JPG Episodes - EPISODE 051: Filip Leu (Part 1) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/b3d83e98-e9de-48e0-b75d-fcc18b2798fa/square-web.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 051: Filip Leu (Part 1) - EP 051 Legendary tattoo artist, Filip Leu, sits down to discuss what a lifetime of tattooing can do to a person, the lessons his tattooer parents, Felix and Loretta, gave him over the years, and how tattooing is getting too darn detailed. Watch the BEHIND THE SCENES of this episode Find Filip at The Leu Family's Family Iron in Bullet, Switzerland Find Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/kati-vaughn monthly 0.5 2023-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/fe7f01dc-6b5e-425b-9e92-8c4e0fd557af/thumbSQweb-kati.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 050: Kati Vaughn - EP 050 NYC tattooer, Kati Vaughn, joins Andrew along with his first and only tattoo apprentice, Kenley, to discuss what it looks like to learn how to tattoo today. Then they dive down the rabbit hole of AI tattoos, getting large scale work done while under anesthesia, and TATTOOGATE. What a world! You can watch this episode on YOUTUBE Find Kati at Good Luck NYC in Brooklyn, NY Find Kenley and Andrew at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz & Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/onnie-oleary monthly 0.5 2023-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/e5101062-9834-4bf8-8e42-8e26b28e3d37/sq-thumb.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 049: Onnie O'Leary - EP 049 Australian tattooer, Onnie O'Leary, joins the show this week to chop it up about smut, art inspiration and unwanted face tattoos. You can find Onnie at TLD Tattoo in Sydney, Australia Get your limited BOOKS CLOSED "Tattooings Not Dead" T-shirt designed by Taki (@stateofgracetaki) This episode is sponsored by GoReminders BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz & Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/justin-olivier monthly 0.5 2023-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/7626fa2f-a84b-43fc-8c33-39ebfbf49f7e/ep048-web.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 048: Justin Olivier - EP 048 This episode, Andrew is joined by tattooer and reluctant podcast guest, Justin Olivier. They discuss growing up in New Orleans, escaping hurricanes, the benefits of traveling, and why he likes to keep his head down and focus on his work. Recorded at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz & Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/historicaltattooing monthly 0.5 2022-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/4dde6635-789d-4b89-9e29-6307b033404c/ep047-sq2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 047: Loud, Naked, & In Three Colors ft. Juli Moon & Erick Lynch - EP 047 Coming at you from a big historic mansion this episode, Andrew sits down with Juli Moon and Erick Lynch to talk about tattoo history, collecting tat stuff, and how their pasts inform their futures. This conversation was made possible by Historic New England and their exhibit “Loud, Naked, & In Three Colors.” It traces the popularization of tattooing in Boston through the stories, “flash” art, memorabilia, and ephemera of the city’s leading tattoo pioneers. See the show for yourself through Oct 30, 2022! Recorded at Eustis Estate Museum, Milton, MA Follow Juli on IG @julimoonstudio Follow Erick on IG @ericklynchtattoos BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz & Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/im-back monthly 0.5 2022-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/056fe37f-0c61-42d2-ac78-c7403254e71e/webthumb.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 046: I'm Back! - EP 046 Thank you for tuning again after an extended hiatus! This episode is somewhat of a "drawing room discussion" that happens often at my shop. I thought it would be fun to record it and make it into an episode after being radio silent for a while. Lots of room for discussion on this one since we are mostly just spinning our wheels from one topic into another. Recorded at Worship Tattoo in Portsmouth, NH Follow Billy on IG @billychop BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz & Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/sharky monthly 0.5 2022-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1619040697526-D7N7JCCCO9Q82BBE8MH5/webthumb1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 045: Sharky - EP 045 Tattoo artist, Sharky, talks about how travels and adventures have prepared her for almost anything, how that same spirit played into the start of her tattoo career, and about her friendship with Lyle Tuttle. Find Sharky at Classic Tattoo in San Marcos, TX. Catch her new IGTV show live every Monday night at 9pm EST, “Welcome To The Backroom” and watch archives on @richfie page. This episode is sponsored by: HIRING NOW AT: High Priestess is one of the Pacific Northwest's premier piercing and tattoo studios, with 5 locations in Oregon. They operate high volume shops, providing their tattoo clientele with both walk in and custom work. They are looking for artists that are interested in working in a safe and all-inclusive environment, AND they are willing to compensate or assist in relocation fees for serious candidates. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, Orgeon will not disappoint. Go to Highpriestess.com for more info about the shop, and inquire directly to @resttattooer BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz & Epidemic Sound https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/the-year-that-tattooing-stood-still monthly 0.5 2021-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1618807543031-XCTSBLIZ0TIDRDCCTWYE/websquare1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 044: The Year That Tattooing Stood Still - EP 044 The past year has been riddled with shutdowns and uncertainty in tattooing and the rest of our lives. Andrew takes a look back at some unpublished interviews from last May, as well as some current stories from a couple tattooers who are still feeling the effects of the pandemic in different ways. This episode's guests: Lauren - Diamond Mind Tattoo (Massachusetts) Adam Hays - Dedication Tattoo (Colorado) Freak - Deep Seas Tattoo (California) Jasmine Wright - Kings Avenue (New York) ERoy - Texas BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz & Epidemic Sound What do you think about this episode? Leave me a message on the Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/nikko-hurtado monthly 0.5 2021-04-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1615957256707-5X9HN8870DYF9B3GFVYU/webthumb2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 043: Nikko Hurtado - EP 043 Nikko Hurtado is one of the biggest names in the tattoo industry. We discuss the path that lead him there, side effects of the pandemic, new trends in social media, and what's up with Fred Durst? Find Nikko at Black Anchor Collective in Hesperia, CA and Black Anchor Gallery in Hollywood, CA. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz & Epidemic Sound What do you think about this episode? Leave me a message on the Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/hanna-sandstrom monthly 0.5 2021-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1615955823658-024Q2EO2T9JC08IISZLV/web2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 042: Hanna Sandstrom - EP 042 Tattoo artist Hanna Sandstrom talks about her career that has brought her around the world, and how she has slowed it all down to focus on her health and what is truly important after getting a cancer diagnosis. Follow Hanna's work here and find more current info about her here BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz What do you think about this episode? Leave me a message on the Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/ink-ban-selina-medina monthly 0.5 2021-03-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1614267453877-G4EZIJMQIOKN4V5L4Y6U/web2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 041: Tattoo Ink Banned in Europe ft. Selina Medina - EP 041 Have you heard about the ink ban in Europe? After seeing some conflicting information online, I talk to Selina Medina about what is really going on. What does it mean for tattooers? Will the US follow suit and start regulating tattoo pigment? Check out the resources that Selina shared with me HERE. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz What do you think about this episode? Leave me a message on the Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/faith monthly 0.5 2021-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1612375389794-PJ4O9G41LG1BIG1PQ161/webthumb2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 040: Faith (@americanflesh) - EP 040 In this episode, I talk to Chicago tattoo artist, Faith (@americanflesh), about how she walked away from tattooing for over 2 years to undergo conversion therapy through a church, what it was like coming back to tattooing afterward, and her inspiration to open her new shop Wish Me Luck Tattoo. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz What do you think about this episode? Leave me a message on the Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/dobleman-maples monthly 0.5 2021-02-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1612375271851-S9WKUAYHYX5KL78U74WO/webthumb.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 039: Paul Dobleman & Austin Maples - EP 039 Best buds Paul Dobleman and Austin Maples sit in for the show and talk about the state of California tattooing amidst the lockdown, how they've curated focused clientele, and each reveal a deep dark secret. This is a fun one! BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz What do you think about this episode? Leave me a message on the Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/remember-tattoo-magazines monthly 0.5 2021-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1607491223439-JQ6JD2J9KHG3QT8567L2/thumb-web2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 038: Remember Tattoo Magazines? - EP 038 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) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz What do you think about this episode? Leave me a message on the Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/who-owns-your-tattoo-w42cd monthly 0.5 2020-12-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1603340895100-55HYAH9L1Y470XVDZZK9/AS-3-547x820.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 037: Performance Art - EP 037 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. Videos discussed in this episode: Bicycle Feet/Head tattooing Fencing Drone Cello Trampoline Thumbnail photo by: Anna Solo BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/who-owns-your-tattoo monthly 0.5 2020-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1582523968251-4SYV3T4PDG3AJ2ESQ75W/sqThumb2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 036: Who Owns Your Tattoo? - EP 036 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) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/lets-talk-about-relationships monthly 0.5 2020-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1581926140745-H0SOCLD37QXJ4PK4FA9Q/websq1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 035: Let's Talk About Relationships - EP 035 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! BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/scientific-tattooing monthly 0.5 2020-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1581564559118-5OXTDU68UFNSA4ON0MR5/BCthumbsq2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 034: Scientific Tattooing - EP 034 Hannah Wolf drops some knowledge about tattoo ink and Billy White tells us why he will always cover racist tattoos for free. Hannah works at Occult Tattoo in Oakland, CA. Check out her book The Science of Tattooing Billy 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) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/extracurricular-tattooing monthly 0.5 2020-02-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1581564878625-C33JD3W8DIF6BNY40B1X/zacthumbweb.jpeg Episodes - EPISODE 033: Extracurricular Tattooing - EP 034 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 BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/progressive-tattooing monthly 0.5 2020-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1578929432287-G7E52DIX7HNJG7TV4WG0/TAMARA_658.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 032: Progressive Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1578929438475-8DGFVAO0K26IZ0380C7A/broken+heart.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 032: Progressive Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1578929481926-CSMZENB783CV8AKGC4OR/web2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 032: Progressive Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1578929440374-0HVT0Y5NMBCBY3RZFRF0/brochures.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 032: Progressive Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1578929485925-E17L3B8Y99JIUTUTMW39/web1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 032: Progressive Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1578929900977-BPVRN0TSA53U405WN1UP/TAMARAsqthumb.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 032: Progressive Tattooing - EP 032 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. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/tattoo-evolution monthly 0.5 2020-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1578928563752-Y5BY43J0LB28SZ8K8V1K/nickwebthumb1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 031: Tattoo Evolution - EP 031 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. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/disruptive-tattooing-77hzg-x6gnl-7fm2w monthly 0.5 2020-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1576478210228-KDJ6LDM8EP9X1W65AMZL/sqthumb-web.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 030: Tattoo Diploma-cy - EP 030 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. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/disruptive-tattooing-77hzg-x6gnl monthly 0.5 2019-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1575260143880-TWXD4JPVU274WMV4HUQ0/sqthumb-web.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 029: Lyle Tuttle: The Lost Tapes - EP 029 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 (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/disruptive-tattooing-77hzg monthly 0.5 2019-12-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1574690436659-K1C2YD5WSJ4HW402RRNC/webthumb1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 028: Psychological Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1574690438942-95ANA06A0ZYQ5WU8NNS2/slideshow1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 028: Psychological Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1574690524328-2I0EODUEJ1MOA7WDTN0Y/slideshow2.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 028: Psychological Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1574690193038-0FOQPTALSOYT6XKUFOQH/webthumb1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 028: Psychological Tattooing - EP 028 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. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/live-in-sf monthly 0.5 2019-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1574691006732-M3C15AFO9RTBZUXKWGG0/IMG_9896.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 027: LIVE in San Francisco! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1574691011618-233M9HHV90WULY6D971X/IMG_9898.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 027: LIVE in San Francisco! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1574691013263-C69A0UHI76SA375SQ29H/IMG_9899.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 027: LIVE in San Francisco! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1574691015565-BGMEW7MW7CIMX8U5JL2P/IMG_9897.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 027: LIVE in San Francisco! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1574690924133-04DHPAM0F4J4CCW9NXR2/fdasfds Episodes - EPISODE 027: LIVE in San Francisco! - EP 027 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. Follow: Deb Yarian Freddy Corbin Henry Lewis BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/adaptive-tattooing monthly 0.5 2019-11-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1574692528378-UF2NR2WGQWEXMFZSBBDB/sq+thumb+WEB.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 026: Adaptive Tattooing - EP 026 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 BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/disruptive-tattooing monthly 0.5 2019-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1572849353721-HDWJ7FTE4ULT8J7MVJCX/webthumb01.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 025: Disruptive Tattooing - EP 025 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. BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1572848821020-3F4AFVJJKZ7O924RHRR3/webimg00.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 025: Disruptive Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1572848834991-7GVAERQPFI5W8BJAJ3G1/webimg01.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 025: Disruptive Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1572848883013-GEJ69DGFLT21DA2FYTBI/webimg03.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 025: Disruptive Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1572849071767-N6B2R3J9PK1DY70EZT8N/webimg04.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 025: Disruptive Tattooing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1572848862026-AJKJQB4V9V1E8CD0UQB6/webimg02.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 025: Disruptive Tattooing https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/dax-mcclellan monthly 0.5 2019-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1552890985616-CFXZ27STRGHPVPZ2BKXQ/dax-SQ1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 023: Dax McClellan and the Tattoo Marketing Machine - EP 023 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 BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) All music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/juli-moon monthly 0.5 2019-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1552283139030-V8X68B8RFKEZZED26H8P/juli-web.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 022: Juli Moon - EP 022 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) All music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/shawn-barber-matt-knopp-beau-brady monthly 0.5 2019-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1551680315376-2GYITEC21MM8WCPSSUZO/webthumb1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 021: Shawn Barber, Matthew Knopp, Beau Brady, Robert Ryan - EP 021 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) All music by SAKURA @sakura.beatz Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 www.booksclosedpodcast.com 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! *********************** PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/lindsey-carmichael2 monthly 0.5 2019-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1550870300418-73M7XYDNKFTC2X59JEY4/ep020web.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 020: Lindsey Carmichael - EP 020 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) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 All music by SAKURA @fazekas.dani THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: 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! TATTOO SMART @tattoosmart 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. *********************** PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/robert-ryan-42bnb monthly 0.5 2019-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1550678647752-JSAN6XBO18VLM54L1271/leerollerep019-web.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 019: Lee Roller - EP 019 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) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 All music by SAKURA @fazekas.dani THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: 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. TATTOO SMART @tattoosmart 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. *********************** PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/robert-ryan monthly 0.5 2019-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1549862563801-AIGONL6A7VB9BG9R9GNS/robertryan-web.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 018: Robert Ryan - EP 018 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) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 All music by SAKURA @fazekas.dani THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: FELDMAN MFG. @brandynfeldman High quality handmade tattoo machines by Brandyn Feldman TATTOO SMART @tattoosmart 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. *********************** PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/russ-abbott monthly 0.5 2019-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1549259744267-OIRCX9VEJX6LBIJYINCI/russabbott-1.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 017: Russ Abbott - EP 017 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 BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 All music by SAKURA @fazekas.dani THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: FELDMAN MFG. @brandynfeldman High quality handmade tattoo machines by Brandyn Feldman 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 *********************** PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/customtattoodesign-soundwavetattoos-tenzn monthly 0.5 2019-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1548657155774-VLXR4J4BUWZ9G2NDXLQF/bradwebthumb.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 016: Bradley Farrell - EP 016 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 BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: 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 PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED All music by SAKURA @fazekas.dani https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/customtattoodesign-soundwavetattoos monthly 0.5 2019-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1548044678473-D9TYRXJUH7LKOI1LFT5K/webthumb.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 015: Custom Tattoo Design & Soundwave Tattoos - EP 015 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 natesiggard.com BOOKS CLOSED is hosted by Andrew Stortz (@andrewstortz) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: Blue Letter Books @blueletterbooks Bringing you tattoo books full of history and classic reference 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 PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED All music by SAKURA @fazekas.dani https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/heather-bailey monthly 0.5 2019-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1547442523405-WVVBGS04PAKNKQLGIVHI/E1BA9753-F105-4952-9BD1-05A1A9A8B92E.JPG Episodes - EPISODE 014: Heather Bailey - EP 014 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) Books Closed Voicemail Line: (857)444-0662 THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: 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 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. PLEASE support our sponsors, and let them know you heard about them on BOOKS CLOSED All music by SAKURA @fazekas.dani https://booksclosedpodcast.com/episodes-1/ami-james monthly 0.5 2019-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5b3d7b929772ae7a7f6583c3/1546834004955-1VRS5IMOEGE2S0UPH6H9/webTHUMBami.jpg Episodes - EPISODE 013: Ami James - EP 013 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. 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