Take a Leap of Faith: Exploring the Rewards of Risk-Taking in Life, Love, and Tattooing

Cyndee: Had to purchase her books for my library. This to me is the real Kat von D, not the ‘Hoosier’ she is becoming. I use to cherish her grab the world by the balls attitude she had and the incredible art she displayed on her body. The book came in incredible shape and will is an awesome addition to my ever growing library.

United States on Oct 16, 2023

j williams: Spine poorly glued. Pages started to fall out by page 5.
Poor quality book.

United Kingdom on Aug 30, 2023

María: Es el primer libro que leo completo en inglés. Me ha gustado más de lo que pensaba. No sólo tiene que ver con el mundo de los tatuajes; Kat Von D. transmite mensajes muy buenos en este libro, habla de ser fuerte, de superación, de aprendizaje, de arriesgarse. Además el diseño es muy bonito por dentro, precioso y lleno de detalles, un placer para los ojos (por fuera la portada principal deja mucho que desear, para mi gusto, y me extraña, viniendo de Kat, que cuida muchísimo el diseño en todo lo que hace). En resumen, muy bien.
Lo que no me ha gustado es la calidad del material con el que está hecho. No tardé mucho en leerlo y, aún así, se ha estropeado muchísimo por fuera, e incluso se han soltado algunas páginas, y yo soy una persona que cuida mucho los libros. Da la impresión de que el libro lo hubieran leído varias personas durante varios años, y lo acabo de comprar.
Aún así, si te gusta Kat Von D., su trabajo, los tatuajes, o simplemente quieres leer algo en inglés, como yo, te lo recomiendo.

Spain on Aug 23, 2020

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!

United States on Jul 29, 2016

Lauri Ann Lumby: 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 Lumby
author of Song of the Beloved - the Gospel According to Mary Magdalene and Authentic Freedom - Claiming a Life of Contentment and Joy.

United States on Apr 16, 2015

Andrea F.: Der folgende Auszug aus dem Klappentext fasst sehr treffend zusammen, wovon "Go Big or Go Home" handelt: "... Kat von D raises the expository and tattoo bar as she writes candidly about her greatest desires, fears, successes, and failures, and shares how she has dealt with them - for better or worse. 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."

Wie dort beschrieben, gibt Kat von D einen tieferen Einblick in ihr Denken über die Eigenschaften in den o.g. 7 Essays und ihre entsprechenden Erfahrungen, wobei sie sehr offen auch ihre eigenen Schwächen preisgibt. Mit dieser Offenheit wie auch den Beispielen, die Kat zu den verschiedenen Charaktereigenschaften gibt, bekommt "Go Big or Go Home" einen wirklich mitreissenden Stil, der auch dazu bewegt, sich selbst (einmal wieder) Gedanken über diese Themen und das eigene Leben zu machen.

Nicht zu verschweigen die ansprechende und hochwertige Aufmachung des Buches, mit dicken Seiten, gelungenen Fotos und...

Germany on Nov 24, 2014

J: Beautiful, hard cover book that is inspirational, creative and a pleasure to read.

Kat VOn D is incredibly successful, smart and to boot, absolutely beautiful with lots of compassion and a desire to log down every tattoo memory in this book. This is her third volume, I found the 2nd one to be lacking in any love or life as it was mainly about her boyfriend at the time, Nikki Sixx.

This book is more business - tattoos galore. From your average joe at the cafe to A - list celebs, you'll see every tattoo. First timers, many timers and completely covered in ink people. Everything goes!

Kat Von D's beautiful hand written script writing and style of conversational talking really sets a great mood for the book.
It's uplifiting - lots of beautiful tattoos with lots of meanings / no meaning behind them. You get to understand the method of her drawings and how she plans a tattoo from the customer's brief description.

I'd love it if it had a little bookmark ribbon but that's easily remedied! Smooth glossy pages and plenty to read, you will NOT be dissappointed.

United Kingdom on Jun 18, 2013

Macabre London: Kat von D is certainly a big star in America but for the likes of those in other parts of the world it becomes difficult to understand what is so special about this woman.
She is clearly a decent standard tattooer, not the worlds best, but ok. She seems to have stumbled across stardom and then started to believe her own hype.
This book is beautfiully laid out, as are the other two in her triology of books. However, the content is dissapointingly jumpy in context and it's difficult to keep abreast of a time scale. There are interludes of Kat's thought on things such as, creativity, love etc but these seem like they are taken from lectures of other people and not neccesarily her own words or thoughts. There are also random snippets of love stories throughout the book but they are so vague that it's like reading a 14 year olds diary that knows that her parents will no doubt read it.
All in all, this is a nice coffee table book as it took me just over an hour to read it from cover to cover. I much preferred The tattoo chronicles as that seemed to be a more well rounded read with a better understanding of the real lady herself, not some strange self help type jargon that this...

United Kingdom on May 16, 2013

bafbeau: Bought this as a gift for my granddaughter. She has admired Kat and her works for a long time. Being a family who wears tattoos proudly, we look to her as the Queen of her art. The wonderful realization is that she is multitalented and still growing. She is not only an artist, she is a writer, a musician, owns several businesses and her beauty is recognized and endorsed by companies such as Sephora cosmetics, who carries her own line. My granddaughter has another Kat Von D book and has shared these with her friends to enjoy. She has revisited the pages and pictures many times.

United States on May 10, 2013

Teatulip: I received this book tonight and cannot put it down. My first impression of this book is how beautifully it was produced. The photography, hand drawn sketches, illustrations, artwork, and styles of script are very nicely done. This is a book that is rich in visual detail and artistry. Kat Von D.'s writing style is very enjoyable, down to earth, genuine, and engaging. In "Go Big or Go Home: Taking Risks in Life, Love, and Tatooing," she speaks about seven meaningful characteristics; Individuality, Strength, Creativity, Independence, Presence, Wisdom, and Altruism. Each chapter is an essay, much like a journal entry, in which Kat Von D. shares personal experiences and anecdotes from family, friends, and others who have influenced her and exemplified these values. Note, this is not a self-help or "how to" psychology book. Rather, this book is a collection of life moments, lessons, and quotes, set amidst truly beautiful artwork, all of which are inspiring! Kat hopes to share her belief that, "a true self lives deep inside each of us. That self is asking to be set free so it can nurture us-if only we will take a risk and let it." It is a book about freedom, learning to be present, true...

United States on Apr 17, 2013