Over 100 pages of tattoo flash feature Brian Kelly’s innovative cut-up method, which splices and interweaves traditional flash motifs into new and unexpected designs. Inspired by Dadaist literary technique and borrowing from the spirit of collage, these brush-painted and spit-shaded designs are traditional in style and method but wholly original in their combinations and juxtapositions. Traditional images—roses and ships, eagles and daggers, hearts and skulls—become dynamic and surprising, nearly dreamlike, and yet deeply familiar. The collection grew out of Kelly’s MFA thesis, which he continued to refine at The Rose of No Man’s Land tattoo studio in Berlin. This is an excellent inspirational resource for tattoo artists, apprentices, and anyone interested in traditional or neotraditional tattoo style. "This amazing collection is a must-have addition to any serious tattoo reference library. And it's also great fun and all around educational entertainment for anyone even vaguely interested in visiting the beautiful, humble folk art roots of tattooing's current explosive mainstream popularity." - Jonathan Shaw, author of Vintage Tattoo Flash, Vol.1 and 2 "The art of Brian Kelly is a truly unique take on American traditional. Sultry and sexy with just the right amount of dark humor. Bold and contrasted classic designs showcasing the roots of modern tattooing. Immediately grabs your attention in a sea of flash. Look as good on the wall as it does in the skin!- Shane Wallin, owner and operator of Garnet Tattoo in San Diego "A magnificent collection. This has the past, the present, the future, and plenty of the most critical ingredient- revelry." - Jeff Johnson, author of Tattoo Machine, Tall Tales, True Stories, and My Life In Ink "This hardback book is total quality . Brian Kelly has created an immense volume of tattoo designs celebrating the influences of traditional tattoo design work combined with some very neat twists to some of the images . The art has all been hand painted and is a visual treat - this book will appeal to many but especially those who love and appreciate tattoo design art - it is exceptional value for money and a great addition to any tattoo studio or collectors libary" - Lal Hardy, Owner of New Wave Tattoo This is epic. The most prolific flash creator I've ever known, Brian Kelly created over 100 pages of flash for this book. Compiled of absolute essential rad trad designs. A living legend! - Matt Ono, London Tattooer Brian Kelly began tattooing in 2002, founding the Brian Kelly Army in the same year. He lives in Berlin and tattoos by appointment at Red Chapel Tattoo in Friedrichshain, Berlin. His cut-ups developed out of his MFA thesis at the National University of Ireland Galway.