The Pain Is Okay I’m Ready For More by Asian Cougar 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, Release date — May 1, 2026
