The Mammoth Book of TattoosIt is now estimated that as much as 10% of the population in the UK and USA carries a tattoo. The huge recent growth in tattoo culture has in turn led to an influx of new talented artists, advancements in pigments and refinement of the equipment used. This giant volume includes the very best of the new work made possible by modern improvements in tattoo art. Here are 500 striking photographic images of tattoos, covering all styles from bold 'tribal'

In the Temple of Anubis

Obelix and the druid Getafix to sort out the political wrangling

Can Alka�s marriage survive the weight of deception

hints of gang-leaders mixed with black magic – mystery at the usual high Christie level

Will justice finally be done

no other issue will decide the future of India as decisively

When Bruther's body is found hanging from a tree

This is Stuart's happy belief as he steps down from the business he's put his working life into and looks forward to semi-retirement

The chupacabra is variously described as half alien

Not your average A-Z this book aims to teach young people aged 8-11 about what it means to be a good leader

and secluded lakes

he gives a detailed account of his overcoming the writer's block