Kat Von D

Tattoo artist Kat Von D, star of the reality series "L.A. Ink," signs her new book, High Voltage Tattoo, at Borders Books-Lutherville, 170 W. Ridgely Rd., Lutherville, Md., 410-453-0727.

KAT VON D 2/10 at 1:00pm Signing for “High Voltage Tattoo” Borders,7201 Dodge St. 402-393-5576 High Voltage Tattoo is a graphic perspective on today's global tattoo culture by Kat Von D, star of The Learning Channel's L.A. Ink and one of the most talented and popular artists working today. Designed ... (more)in a style that is reminiscent of a handmade Gothic journal with its red padded cover, ornate typography, and parchmentlike pages, it throws the door wide open to tattooing culture in the way only an insider like Kat can. Due to the popularity of this event, wristbands will be handed out on a first come, first served basis beginning at 9am the day of the event. Kat will only sign copies of her book. No memorabilia or other objects will be signed. No posed photos. Please call store for details.

Meet world renowned tattoo artist Kat Von D as she signs her new book, High Voltage Tattoo. High Voltage Tattoo traces Kat's career as an artist, from early childhood influences to recent work, along with examples of what inspires her, information about the show and her shop, her sketches, and personal ... (more)tattoos. The book goes deep into tattoo process and culture: readers can see up close the pigments, the tools, and the making of complex, even collaborative, tattoos.