Body piercing and tattooing /

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by Mason, Paul,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Just the facts Published by : Heinemann Library, (Chicago, Ill. :) Physical details: 56 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Tattooing. | Body piercing. Year : 2003 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
Location Collection Call Number Serial Data Published Status Date Due
Stonepark Intermediate School ART ART / Fashion / Body Art / Mason Available

Includes bibliographical references (p. 53) and index.

Body piercing and tattooing -- What is body piercing? -- What is tattooing? -- The first tattoos -- Tatau -- Piercing -- Into the West -- How tattooing and piercing work -- Does it hurt? -- Safe tattoos and piercings -- Possible problems -- Caring for a tattoo -- Permanence -- Impermanent tattoos -- Living with tattoos and piercings: motivations and decisions -- Positive reactions -- Negative reactions -- Cosmetic tattooing -- Getting help -- Treatment and removal -- Legal issues.

Describes the history of body piercing and tattooing, as well as what motivates people to get a piercing or a tattoo, how to care for them, problems that can arise, and legal issues surrounding them.