Mike Perfetto has spent 40 years tattooing countless eccentric characters in his Brooklyn, N.Y., basement, and he's the last link to a bygone era when tattoos were illegal in New York.
Meeting Taki and Horitomo, the dynamic duo of Japanese-style tattooing in the United States; in addition to tattooing, they also document the art form through museum shows and books.
A master of all tattoo styles, Chris Garver's career has mirrored tattoo's evolution from fringe to mainstream. Chris has maintained the soul of an artist and respect of his peers.
Mary Joy Scott, one of the most sought-after tattooers in the world today, was the last apprentice of San Francisco tattooing legend Ed Hardy.
Bert Krak leads the renaissance of New York-style traditional tattooing; the uncomprimising straight-shooter is also an avid collector and devoted family man.