Love, Death, & Fortune

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Paul Dobleman and Afterlife Press are thrilled to announce Love, Death & Fortune: The Art of Paul Dobleman, a celebration of Paul’s decades-long career.

As the title indicates, Paul’s work is presented in three sections—love, death, and fortune—each showcasing the primary thematic driving forces behind Paul’s extensive catalog of tattoo work and print design. Love, Death & Fortune is filled with invaluable troves of reference material from Paul’s body of work, photographs of Paul’s tattoo journey, and a special poster section at the back to highlight the timeless masterpieces that Paul has created for his own enjoyment and for various tattoo conventions. This amazing collection features over 100 pages of never before seen flash and designs ready to inspire and motivate any artist.

An ode to Paul’s aesthetic, Love, Death, & Fortune is a hardcover bound book covered in black cloth featuring gold foil stamped cover art. Each book is individually packaged in a bespoke shipping carton adorned with an original illustration from Paul.

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The art of Paul Dobleman

Love, Death & Fortune is a celebration of Paul Dobleman’s decades-long career, presented through a rich, themed journey across three powerful motifs: love, death, and fortune. This volume gathers the breadth of his creative legacy in one deluxe publication — offering far more than a typical art book.

Inside, you’ll discover an expansive archive of reference material that spans tattoo flash, print designs, and never-before-seen artwork. Alongside these designs are photographs documenting Paul’s tattoo journey, from early studio work through years of evolving craft — giving you a glimpse into the environments and experiences that shaped his aesthetic. To complete the archive, the book includes a special poster section at the back, highlighting some of his timeless masterpieces created for conventions, personal projects, and his own practice.

Love, Death & Fortune isn’t just about display — it’s a resource and inspiration bank for artists and enthusiasts alike. With over 100 pages of fresh flash and designs, this book offers ideas ready to be referenced, studied, or tattooed. Whether you’re building your own portfolio, studying composition, or simply admiring the craft, the collection serves as a lasting source of motivation and creative fuel.

Crafted with premium materials, the hardcover edition features black cloth binding with foil-stamped cover art and arrives packaged in a bespoke shipping carton adorned with an original illustration by Paul. The special edition includes additional value — a slipcase and a set of five signed and numbered 9″ × 12″ flash sheets printed on high-quality 90 lb cold-press watercolor paper. Each signed sheet makes this set a true collectible, not just a book.

This volume stands as a definitive record of one artist’s vision, evolution, and contribution to tattoo culture. If you appreciate the marriage of design, history, and craftsmanship — or if you’re seeking serious reference material — Love, Death & Fortune is more than a purchase. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime addition to any serious library of tattoo art and design.

Love, Death, & fortune

FEATURED ARTIST

PAUL DOBLEMAN

Paul Dobleman is a renowned tattooer whose work is rooted in the deep traditions of American tattooing while carrying a distinct voice completely his own. Known for bold composition, rich color palettes, and masterful linework, Paul has built a career defined by precision, craftsmanship, and a reverence for the history of the craft. His imagery draws from classic motifs — skulls, roses, ships, snakes, eagles, and religious iconography — but he approaches each piece with a level of refinement and storytelling that elevates the form.

Working professionally since the late 1990s, Paul has tattooed in some of the most respected shops in the world and earned a reputation as an artist who brings equal parts discipline and stylistic fluency to every project. His work remains heavily informed by traditional Americana, yet he continues to push the boundaries of the style through thoughtful design choices, saturated color blends, and dynamic compositions that hold their power for decades on skin.

Beyond tattooing, Paul is a prolific creator of flash, prints, and original artwork. His drawings reveal the same dedication to structure and clarity found in his tattoos, making his designs widely admired by fellow tattooers and collectors. His printed works — from full collections of flash to themed series exploring love, death, and fate — showcase the breadth of his imagination and the consistency of his craft.

Respected for both his artistic output and his commitment to tattoo culture, Paul Dobleman represents a generation of artists who honor the traditions of the past while continuing to evolve the medium. His work remains a touchstone for anyone seeking clean, powerful, enduring tattoo imagery.

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TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

Where tradition comes to life

Preview the artwork, flash designs, and personal imagery that make Love, Death, & Fortune an essential addition to any tattoo library. What you see are is only a fraction of the depth packed into this limited edition volume.

the depth of a career on paper

These pages reflect years of drawing, tattooing, refining, and reimagining American traditional imagery - a lifetime of visual study distilled into print. Love, Death, & Fortune captures Paul's evolution from early influences to his most polished work, giving readers a rare chance to see how a seasoned tattooer's style matures over decades. It's a deep, honest look at an artist's commitment to his craft.

Flash that stands the test of time

Paul's designs show exactly why traditional tattoo motifs endure. Every sheet is built on strong structure, confident lines, and bold storytelling - the hallmarks of tattoos meant to age beautifully and hold their power for years to come. The book gathers hundreds of flash pieces that can be studied, referenced and adapted, offering endless inspiration for tattooers and collectors who appreciate timeless work.

an artist's world revealed

Beyond the artwork, the book includes personal photographs and visual ephemera that illuminate the enviroments, relationships, and experiences shaping Paul's life as a tattooer. These glimpses into his world add emotional depth to the imagery, giving context to the designs and grounding them in the real moments that informed his artistic voice. It's a rare chance to see the man behind the motifs.

a book made to be kept

Every detail of this volume from the cloth-bound cover and foil stamping to the high quality paper and optional special-edition prints was chosen to honor the work inside. It's a book built to be handled often, revisited for reference, and proudly displayed. With limited quantities available and no reprints planned, Love, Death, & Fortune becomes not only a beautiful artifact, but a lasting piece of tattoo history.

About us

At Afterlife Press, we create books with intention — publications that honor the people, stories, and history behind tattooing. Every title we produce is crafted with uncompromising attention to detail, built in collaboration with world-class artists, and printed to last a lifetime. These are not disposable products or mass-market books; they’re artifacts meant to be collected, revisited, and preserved as part of tattoo culture’s evolving story.

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