i found this book awhile back at a bargain book store and it eventually blended in with the rest of my collection. i picked it up again on the way to work the other day and realized it is probably one of my favorites. black ink by ata/toast not only showcases his prime works, but in various mediums and different stages. he goes from digital 3d designs to traditional sketches, graffiti, sculptures and graphic design pieces. the wide range of mediums with his own particular style and sticking to a black and white presentation makes this a great addition to any artists collection. although heavily influenced by graffiti, anyone can appreciate his fine attention to detail and simplistic designs, which in theory, always roots from those first few simple sketches in black and white. it really offers a chance to see a wide spectrum of things you can do from a simple idea or even from a quick doodle that one can create. the book really gives inspiration to the idea of expanding upon mediums while evolving that simplistic idea.
