The Pain is Okay I'm Ready for More

The Pain Is Okay I’m Ready For More
By Asian Cougar

This book documents the first years of an independent tattoo and creative design studio in Chicago. Across 288 full-color pages, it captures a formative period defined by experimentation, travel, and community. The work, the people, and the space are shown as they unfolded: guest artists passing through from around the world, new styles taking shape, and a small team building something in real time. From tattoo sessions to shared events and late-night decompression, this book is a record of process, presence, and the marks left behind.

A5, 288-pages, Swiss-bound hardcover
Edition of 500
Standard: $45; Deluxe/Signed: $80
Published by Entropy.store
Release date — May 1, 2026

Featuring works by:

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