Body Marks: Tattooing, Piercing and Scarification

by Kathlyn Gay

Discusses the history of various forms of body marking, current popularity of body piercing and tattoos, how and why these are done, and some things to think about before choosing to be pierced or tattooed.

112 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

KATHLYN GAY is the author of more than 100 books, including young adult books, encyclopedias, teacher manuals, and portions of textbooks. Most of her work focuses on social and environmental issues, culture, history, and communication. In 1983, her book Acid Rain was selected as an "Outstanding Book" by the National Council for Social Studies and National Science Teachers' Association. Silent Killers received the same award in 1988. Global Garbage: International Trade in Toxic Waste was chosen as a Notable Book for Young People in 1993. In recent years, Kathlyn Gay has collaborated with family members, sons Martin and Douglas Gay and daughter Karen Hamilton, on various books.

Reviews

[Mander Pander · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's hard to find a resource book that goes "tattoos hurt and may impede getting a job." This covers not only piercings and tattoos, but many cultural and historical / current body modifications including ritual mods that remain significant, if on the fringe and largely misunderstood.
An accessible point of entry for someone who has serious inquiries into modifications.

[XxBriannexX · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too much info, but its good info. The kinds of piercings and tattoos was disgusting though!! eww!!