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The Canadian Electric Tattoo Scene Vol 1
5209-HC-V1Product Description
Pre-order your copy today and save $50 off the launch price! Plus, the first 200 orders will receive an exclusive, limited-edition Mike Austin Flash Sheet.
⚠️ SHIPPING NOTE: This is a Pre-Sale item expected to ship in early Fall 2026. To ensure timely delivery, please do not include other items in this order. Any additional items added to the cart will be removed and refunded.
About the Book:
"The Canadian Electric Tattoo Scene" is a series of books dedicated to documenting Canada’s tattoo history meticulously curated by tattooist Ned Burwell.
"Canada has a rich and colourful tattoo history still waiting to be fully told. This three-book series will feature 375 Canadian tattoo artists and the lasting history they helped shape. We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us — and of each other.
This project began in 2008, when Ned Burwell started interviewing tattoo artists across Canada. Since then, he's travelled coast to coast and dedicated thousands of hours to documenting this history, your history. The goal is to publish the complete project by 2028" - Ned
What originally began as a single book evolved into a three-volume series due to the incredible number of artists and stories uncovered along the way. Each volume will feature profiles of Canadian tattoo artists from different eras:
Volume One: 1900 – 1970s (this Book)
Volume Two: 1980 – 2000
Volume Three: 2000 – 2025
About Ned Burwell
Ned Burwell is a Canadian master tattooist, and dedicated historian, who began his career in 1993 under the mentorship of veteran tattooist Mack Bregg. Ned’s tattoo style is most recognized for his large-scale, black-and-grey tattoos featuring wildlife and spiritual imagery. Since 2008, he has been meticulously documenting the origins of Canadian body art, and is currently compiling his research and interviews into a comprehensive 3-book series that will trace Canadian tattoo culture back to 1899
Eikon is proud to be a "Friend of the Canadian Electric Tattoo Scene Book series", with 100% of the proceeds of all book purchases going right back to the books creator Ned Burwell.
