Tattoos: An Illustrated History

by Tina Brown

The art of tattoos goes back hundreds, if not thousands, of years and today they are more popular than ever, but how many people really know the story behind tattoos? With a fascination for the Victorian tattoo craze, and the way the story behind these manmade marks have evolved over the years, Tina Brown guides you through the fascinating, sometimes surprising, story that led to their current popularity. A global adventure spanning hundreds of years, this lavishly illustrated guide is sure to delight anyone with an interest in the history behind the art.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

Published June 1, 2019

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Reviews

[Hadas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book. Very informative.

[Sara Ann · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was really excited when I noticed this book at the library, but I think it had so much more potential than what it actually was. The bibliography was only 4 sources, one being a doc and one being a website, and it seemed like most of her info was from 2 or 3 tattoo parlours (which she dedicated like 15-20 pages to giving them shout-outs). It definitely had some interesting info, but it was shallow and bounced around a bit too much.

[Natalie S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty well organized, good information. However, it had a bit of an amateur feel, and I can't say I feel super well informed after reading it. I was also surprised by how much they talked about Lal Hardy, obviously an important firgure in tattooing, but still, more interviews with people outside of just the UK would have been nice.

[Amy Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit like a school project but enjoyable nonetheless.