The premiere issue of Tattoo Burst (1999, Heisei 11). Although originally released in magazine format, this rare first issue functions as a tattoo photobook and cultural archive, offering in-depth coverage of Japanese and international tattoo art. Contents include: Striking photographs of traditional Japanese irezumi (horimono) Rare images of preserved tattooed skin specimens Exclusive interviews with renowned Japanese horishi (tattoo masters) A feature on Don Ed Hardy, legendary American tattoo pioneer Coverage of the 1999 World Tattoo Convention Dozens of pages of high-quality tattoo photography Details: Year: 1999 (Heisei 11) Author: Core Magazine Editorial Team Language: Japanese Condition: Very good overall, only minor signs of age A highly collectible first issue that goes far beyond a typical magazine, serving as an important photographic reference book on tattoo culture at the turn of the millennium.