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Beginning with the birth of the tattoo, John Miller explores this unique expression of personal, cultural and national identity, the tension between tattoo's status as a fashion item and its roots in subculture, and the relevance of magic -- a crucial part of tattooing's origins -- in contemporary society.

The Philosophy of Tattoos

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    Publisher: British Library Publishing
    Publication Date: 25/03/2021
    ISBN13: 9780712353083, 978-0712353083
    ISBN10: 0712353089
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    Body art and tattoos Social and cultural history

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    Book Synopsis
    Beginning with the birth of the tattoo, John Miller explores this unique expression of personal, cultural and national identity, the tension between tattoo's status as a fashion item and its roots in subculture, and the relevance of magic -- a crucial part of tattooing's origins -- in contemporary society.

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