I wasn't planning on getting tattooed anytime soon, but I'm getting a little bit of time with Dave Regan during the Classic Electric 10 Year Anniversary in Frederick, Maryland.
Speaking of, The Skull Book just went on pre-sale. I've loved the books Zach and Ezra have been putting out. I just ordered this for my damn self.
LLL Books- Tattoo Art & Reference Books
Here is the list that I think would get you going without breaking the bank:
Stoney Knows How
Sailor Jerry: American Tattoo Master
Bushido: Legacies of The Japanese Tattoo
New York City Tattoo
Ed Hardy's Tattoo Time
All we care about is that you get a quality tattoo. That's all. WE DON'T CARE WHAT SPECIAL MEANING YOU PUT BEHIND IT OR HOW UNIQUE IT IS, THAT SHIT IS FOR TV SHOWS.