Tattoo Culture

A fascinating and deeply researched history of the art of tattoo, illustrated with hundreds of stunning artworks and photographs.

In A History of Tattoo, scholar and tattoo historian Dr Anna Felicity Friedman celebrates the art, craft and culture of tattooing from its earliest origins through to the present day. Taking a unique, non-linear approach to exploring the artform, chapters are arranged by theme rather than chronologically or geographically, highlighting the similarities that have emerged organically in the myriad cultures of tattooing around the world.

With sections on dozens of tattoo styles and genres, including religious, carceral, ancestral, rebellious and artistic, and examples that span both centuries and continents, you'll find expert commentary on the people, practice and politics of the artform inside. Richly illustrated with hundreds of gorgeous photographs and artworks from some of the world's premier tattoo artists, this is a beautiful and insightful introduction for anyone wishing to gain a deeper understanding of the art of tattoo.