127, [55] pages : 23 cm

Presents a history of body art, explains how to get safe and well-produced tattoos, piercings, scars, brands, and other body modifications, discusses procedures and aftercare, and provides an extensive national directory of body art studios

Includes appendix: National directory of body art

1. A brief history of body art -- 2. Styles of body art -- 3. Why we do it -- 4. Learning the language -- 5. Getting good work -- 6. Safety first -- 7. Procedure and aftercare -- 8. How to find the right artist -- 9. Mehndi, scarification, and other practices -- 10. Getting rid of your work

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