Ah, the December issue is here already. Cue mass panic and pandemonium in the streets as people fight for the last remaining (and ill thought-out) gifts on the shelves. Or, like us, simply do your shopping online and pray to Jebus that Royal Mail aren’t charged with delivering the goods.

We cast a whopping great light on the work of George Bardadim, a man who deserves far more recognition than he currently enjoys, so we introduce his offerings to the discerning eyes of you, our wonderful readers.

Easy Sacha cut his teeth alongside the great Tin-Tin and is now the proud owner of Mystery Tattoo Club, nestled in the Paris suburbs. He’s a dab hand in pretty much any style requested of him and not afraid to push himself to dizzying heights of intricacy.

American colour wizard Phil Garcia showcases his incredibly detailed, almost psychedelic creations that pop and shimmer right off the page and talks life, war and the influence of Mike DeVries and Cecil Porter.

A multi award winner and humble, gifted tattooist, My Tattoo’s Jess Yen speaks of his great reverence for the art and the discipline he seeks to instil in his apprentices as they become members of one of the most talented families in tattooing.

Convention coverage takes up a hefty bundle of pages this month, with London and Paradise Gathering displaying their finest moments.

We have a very special feature that explores the murky world of Copyright and attempts to shed some light on the legalities of copying and distributing images – forewarned is forearmed!

USA Old Timers make up our supplement for December as we showcase three revealing interviews, accompanied by stunning photographs, with the legends that are Lyle Tuttle, Ed Hardy and Jack Rudy.

The regulars are here in their regular form of Fallout, The Ink Spot, a Tattoo Freeze instalment of Skin Pix Portfolios, and Tattoo Tour. Teasmade sales are apparently on the rise – viva laziness!

Enjoy!

Neil