🖤 Amigos de lo Ajeno – A Collective Love Letter to Traditional Tattoo Art

If you're into traditional tattooing, this one’s for you. Amigos de lo Ajeno is a badass flash book packed with reinterpretations of iconic tattoo designs by more than 100 artists. Published by Unity Editions in 2019, it brings together a huge crew of creatives paying tribute to the roots of tattooing, each adding their own personal flair.

This book doesn’t just serve as inspiration—it also opens up a cool conversation about where the line is between stealing, being inspired, and straight-up honoring the old-school stuff.

📘 Book Specs

• Publisher: Unity Editions (2019)

• Size: 38 × 29.7 cm

• Pages: 184

• Cover: Hardback with fabric and gold foil details

• Language: Spanish

🎨 What’s Inside?

Every page is a tribute—and a challenge—to the classics. Each tattooer featured in this book picked a traditional flash design and reworked it with their own style, turning something familiar into something totally fresh.

It’s influenced by legendary collections like Revisited: A Tribute to Flash from the Past and Milton H. Zeis: Tattooing As You Like It, but this one’s got a spicy, modern twist with an international flavor.

👥 Featured Artists

You’ll find a wild variety of styles from over 100 artists from all over the globe. Just to name a few:

Agustín Cavalieri, El Búho, Tomas Redrey, Simon Gyllström, Andrea Giulimondi, Bobeus, Javier García, Jota Esteban, Ella, Mano, Tuppu Ritola, Berto Doquem, David Sánchez, Joe Tartarotti, Ignacio Serichol, Fernando Navarro, Rhys Gordon, Lollo, Deno, Mauro Quaresima, Christian Horseng, Kalo, Daniele Delli Gatti, Marco Rossettini, La Dolores, Daniel Aníbal, El Brujo, Javier Sáez, Carlos Free, Leo Denegri, Mikele, Mie, Rodolfo Gimenes, Dave Ramírez, Florian Santus, Coque Sinamo, Luis Albacete, Taneli Jarva, Dr. Volumen, Jaime Negro, Jose Kilmister, Chanok, Juanma Vázquez, Emi López, Miriam Carroza, Jorge Terán, Imanol Lara, José Fernández, Jaca, Juan G., Dane Mancini, Nacho Rocasalbas, Rafa Decráneo, Joel Soos, Jaume Viladoms, Pedro Caballero, Felipe Fernández, Iván Pérez, Álvaro Llorar, Javi Nevus, Mikel, Edorta, Natxo Suárez, Álvaro Flores, Farias, Marco Minoni, Lucía Arnau, Over, Jarret Crosson, David Béjar, Jane Laver, Johann Ingemar, El Monga, Javi Juelle, Eneas Cortés, David Chan, Dani Lacalle, Colo López, Antti Kuurne, Kike Bugni, Luis Tierno, Drew, Álex Serrano, Jose Perro… and tons more.

It’s a true community-driven project. You can really feel the love and respect for the art on every page.

🎯 Why You’ll Love This Book

• Endless inspo: Whether you're a seasoned tattooer or just love collecting flash, this book’s got you covered with fresh takes on old-school classics.

• Think deeper: It makes you stop and think about where inspiration ends and appropriation begins—something all creatives wrestle with.

• Looks sick: The print quality, the hardback cover with gold embossing—it’s made to stand out on your shelf or shop table.

• Community vibe: You get to see what happens when over 100 artists put their own flavor on timeless designs. It’s wild and beautiful.

Amigos de lo Ajeno isn’t just a flash book—it’s a creative statement, a respectful nod to tattoo history, and a collaborative powerhouse. Whether you're in the industry or just obsessed with the ink world, this book deserves a spot in your collection.