tattooing

An illustrated collection of historical records that provides information on the practice and tradition of tattooing and tattoo designs and techniques around the world, from ancient times through the twentieth century.

Sam finds the great magic cobra tattoo in his cereal and, after it leaves his arm, realizes it isn't an ordinary tattoo and he must help it find freedom.

Months before her fifteenth birthday, Nyssa learns that she is a special member of a legendary clan, the Keepers of Knowledge, as she and her uncle try to escape from Alaric, the White Wolf, who wants to use lines tattooed on her to destroy the rest of her people.

Having grown up in a home for foundlings and possessing a girl's name, Rossam?nd sets out to report to his new job as a lamplighter and has several adventures along the way as he meets people and monsters who are more complicated that he previously thought. Includes glossaries and maps.

Chloe enjoys visiting her grandpa Jack's diner and listening to his stories about all of his tatoos.

Provides information designed to help people make well-informed decisions about getting tattoos, discussing laws regarding tattoos, how to decide what type of tattoo to get and where to put it on the body, and how to choose a tattoo artist, and describing the inking process.

Explains how tattoos are placed into the skin and why they are permanent, discusses some of the dangers involved in getting a tattoo, describes options for getting rid of tattoos, including laser removal, intense pulsed light therapy, excision, dermabrasion, and saline injections, and examines the possible consequences of tattoo removal.

Explores some of the reasons why people decide to get tattoos or other body decorations, discussing tattooing as a form of self-expression or cultural expression, to show pride as a member of the military or other service, as a religious symbol, and as a fashion statement.

Explore the various aspects of tattooing, both historical and modern, and learn about those who make, wear or study tattoos.