Bøker av Bob Baxter

Hey You!: A Merchant Marine Memoir invites you to step aboard and traverse the incredible life and career of Bob, a resilient soul who began his journey in the charming town of Nauvoo, Illinois. This compelling memoir delves into Bob's 50-year odyssey within the U.S. Merchant Marine, starting as a Deckhand and rising to the esteemed rank of Chief Engineer.Join Bob as he navigates the tumultuous waters of the Great Lakes, sharing gripping stories of tragedies, triumphs, and threats that marked his remarkable career. This memoir is more than a chronicle of professional achievements; it's a deeply personal exploration of the human spirit facing the challenges inherent to life on the open seas.At the heart of Bob's tale is a love story that spans an impressive 65 years. Meet Vera, the steadfast companion who stood by Bob's side, weathering the storms both on and off the Great Lakes. Their enduring partnership is a testament to the strength of love in the face of adversity.If you're drawn to maritime adventures, captivated by stories of resilience, or seeking inspiration from enduring love, "Hey You: A Merchant Marine Memoir" is a captivating read. Bob invites you into his world of highs and lows, weaving a narrative that reflects the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of love. Immerse yourself in this engaging memoir today and discover the incredible journey of a man who sailed through life's challenges and emerged triumphant.

Editor in Chief of Skin & Ink Magazine, Bob Baxter, presents an amazing collection of over 60 gorgeous cover girl finalists from his first-ever California Cover Girl Contest. Sending entry forms to over 460 tattoo shops from the Oregon border to southernmost San Diego, Baxter picked 60 finalists from hundreds of entries that flooded his Skin & Ink mailbox. Then, six rigorous days of shooting at photo studios in Pasadena and Santa Rosa. The goal? Find the perfect cover girl, one for the book and another for the September, 2004, issue of Skin & Ink. Treat yourself to over 180 photographs of the most photogenic and intriguing women in all of tattooing. Blondes. Brunettes. Redheads. Unforgettable women wrapped in eye-popping tattoos. See if you can guess the artists. And for even more fun, with a special copy of the September cover cleverly placed in the back of the book, see if you can pick the winner.

Thirty hand-picked tattoo shops and the work of over one hundred artists are included in this book showcasing the blossoming body art communities in New Mexico and Arizona. Displayed are over 600 color photos of tattoo artistry. Trendsetting artists create a wide range of tattoo art in motifs as diverse as the men and women who receive and appreciate them. The artwork ranges from the small to the large. Classic black and white artistry and modern full color work are featured. Themes captured include natural scenes, animals and birds, flowers, nautical scenes and symbols, Oriental motifs from dragons to geishas, portraits of loved ones, religious art, Day of the Dead motifs, occult symbology, and much more. The artists and their shops are also featured. For anyone with an appreciation of tattoo artistry, this book is for you.

A witty yet informative text, with lots of travel tips and pictures, focuses on the art of the tattoo that the authors found in this Pacific Island paradise.Join the adventure as these two take to the road at the very birthplace of Polynesian tattooing, beautiful Samoa. Armed with laptop and camera, Baxter and Clark documented their two-week odyssey from Apia to Saleapaga, and from thatched-roofed huts to the legendary mansion of Robert Louis Stevenson. The book displays this unspoiled home of turquoise reefs, volcanic beaches, misty green waterfalls, and vermilion sunsets, where hand-tapped tribal tattoos are still a normal form of body art and ritual.You will learn the local customs, meet legendary artists, and visit secluded beaches, including the secret coronation ceremony at Faleasela. White-knuckle surprises await you as Baxter and Clark take the back roads, eat fruit right off the tree, slog through rain forests, wade into coral-strewn tide pools, and suck up gallons of beer because it's not a good idea to drink the water. You will even learn to tie a lavalava so it won't fall off in the crosswalk!This entertaining trip to a jewel of the Pacific will confirm the belief that Polynesian life has it right, right down to the tattoos!