Go Big or Go Home: Taking Risks in Life, Love, and Tattooing

"Cool book" according to Jocelyn Martinez. I was too into it but I like her so I bought the book. As I read on I notice she intertwine people that inspire her with her message and awesome tattoos and their meaning. Over all that was really cool. When I read books by celebrities it's mostly just their story and the authors main message but her she added cool extras. Also the small writing were fun to read. This entire book is meant to keep your eyes interested in it and she succeeded at that.Over all cool book!. A visual, emotional and creative feast I heart everything Kat Von D! Her books, including Go Big or Go Home are a visual, emotional and creative feast. I turn to these books when I need creative inspiration, when I need to be reminded I am not alone on the human journey and when I just need a hug. Her honesty and transparency remind all of us that the path to self-actualization and creative fulfillment takes courage and the willingness to be vulnerable and real. Thank you Kat for continuing to inspire!Lauri Ann Lumbyauthor of Song o. Tor said mostly just small musings from kat von d about her friends' careers and how she can overcome her fear of not being a good enough. interesting book but not overly deep. mostly just small musings from kat von d about her friends' careers and how she can overcome her fear of not being a good enough singer. I was expecting more like a self help book. Mostly photographs of her work.

In seven thematic essays, she addresses issues close to her heart–individuality, strength, creativity, independence, presence, wisdom, and altruism–and draws on engaging and inspiring stories from her own life and those of her clients throughout each section.Aligned with this focus on risk taking, making bold moves, and taking responsibility for her actions is Kat's decision to create only large-scale tattoos especially for this book. Each tattoo represents a two-fold commitment: one from Kat as an art

and the other from the client, for whom the tattoo almost always represents a significant event or a visible manifestation of his or her evolving inner self.Filled with Kat's sketches, handwriting, and specially commissioned photographs of tattoos—both in process and complete—Go Big or Go Home features a range of astounding work both on regular citizens and the many celebrities who seek her out, including songwriter Linda Perry, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, actor Ewan MacGregor, rapper Game, and comedian Bobcat Goldthwait.Above all, this special book captures the candor, compassion, and enormous talent of an artist beloved by millions worldwide.. In seven thematic essays, she addresses issues close to her heart—individuality, strength, creativity, independence, presence, wisdom, and altruism—and draws on engaging and ins

Kat Von D is a renowned tattoo artist and the star of the former hit television series LA Ink, which ran for five successful years. She is the author of two New York Times bestsellers, High Voltage Tattoo and The Tattoo Chronicles, and is the creator of an exclusive makeup and fragrance line for Sephora. She is also the founder of Wonderland Gallery, an art gallery and boutique located next to her