Delve into the mysterious world of sacred tattoos in Thailand, and be enrobed in a mishmash of masters, magic and art.

Follow award winning author Joe Cummings and photojournalist Dan White to unveil the shadowy life of masters and disciplines, as well as colourful religion in this documentation of the history and practice of the magical ink-and needle art.

Pore over the Sacred Tattoos of Thailand: Exploring the Magic, Masters and Mystery of Sak Yan, published by Marshall Cavendish to gain knowledge of all this.

Brimming with a cool appeal, it is a heed to a transverse phenomenon what Thai kick boxers, taxi drivers, Chinese youth and actress Angelina Jolie are all crazy over.

This book is a result of 18 months of field trips, interviews, documentary photography and primary research. You can learn how yantra tattoos have been used for millenniums to enhance personal charisma, bolstering physical strength, health and prosperity and even rendering the skin bulletproof.

Meet sak yan masters, their tattoo disciples from a New York drummer, a Singaporean deejay, a Thai film star, to nightclub bouncers, wandering monks and a police detective.

See this engaging expert text with more than 180 full colour specially commissioned photographs and unparalleled access to the greatest living masters, many whom of never allowed photography in their grounds before.

Available at major bookstores at $45