Customizing the Body
Format: Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781592138876
Hardcover|9781592138876
Out of Stock
Overview
Originally published in 1989, this ground-breaking ethnographic exploration of tattooing--and the art world surrounding it--covers the history, anthropology and sociology of body modification practices; the occupational experience of the tattooist; the process and social consequences of becoming a tattooed person; and the prospects of "serious" tattooing becoming an accepted art form. Curiously, despite the greater prevalence of tattoos and body modification in today's society, there is still a stigma of deviance associated with people who get or ink tattoos. Retaining the core of the original book, this revised and expanded edition offers a new preface by the author and a new chapter focusing on the changes that have occurred in the tattoo world. A section on the new scholarly literature that has emerged, as well as the new modes of body modification that have come into vogue are included along with a new gallery of photographs that shows some splendid examples of contemporary tattoo art. A directory of artists' websites invites readers to discover the range of work being done around the world--from "suits" (full body tattoos) to skulls.
| ISBN-13 | 9781592138876 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 159213887X |
| Weight | 0.93 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.50 x 1.00 x 8.25 In |
| List Price | $81.50 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Format | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Pages | 288 pages |
| Publisher | Temple University Press |
| Published On | 2007-03-19 |
View All Offers
Sort by:
Price
