Gordon, Stephen G.

Describes how people around the globe and across the centuries have been creatively transforming their hair, lips, fingers, toes, eyelashes, and ears with jewelry, makeup, inks, piercings, and other decorations.

Looks at the life and career of hip hop star Jay-Z.

A biography of American football quarterback Tim Tebow.

Examines a number of celebrities around the world known to wear unique clothing, or to have strange tattoos and body piercings. Discusses the tradition of piercings and tattoos in some African cultures, as well as intentional scarring, and how these things are used to express different ideas and inner feelings and emotions.