Body Arts: The History of Tattooing and Body Modification

Today's youth is bearing witness to increasingly extreme forms of body modification, including tattoos, piercings, implants, and scarification. This high-interest series delves into all forms of body art. What may seem like a rebellious trend actually has roots in various cultural and religious practices from around the world. From ceremonial tattoos, lip discs, and neck stretching to subdermal and transdermal implants, these books explain how physical alterations are used for religious or personal expression. Most important, each book includes cautionary guidance for the intrigued reader about the decision-making process, including what to get, where on the body, the risks, and how to choose a safe establishment.