Offering a scholarly look at the evolution of tattooing as a social phenomenon, Marg DeMello’s comprehensive study follows its course from an indelible statement of patriotism or rebellion to a statement of individuality, personality or status. Encompassing both artistic shifts and the diverse ethnic and class communities that find themselves linked by ink, Bodies of Inscription: A Cultural History of the Modern Tattoo Community provides a significant contribution to the those interested in cultural studies and is enhanced with 22 stunning black-and-white photographs. | Bodies Of Inscription by Margo DeMello, Paperback | Indigo Chapters