Nicholas Faulkner

Express Yourself: Why People Get Body Art Nicholas Faulkner

This insightful book offers readers an intriguing perspective into the culture of tattooing and the reasons why people worldwide choose to get them. The perspective that readers gain can potentially alter their decision to get a tattoo themselves. The chapters investigate reasons for tattooing, including self-expression, to memorialize a loved one, or to commemorate a life-changing event, for military or religious belonging, and fashion. Understanding the motivations behind getting a tattoo can give a deeper appreciation of this ancient art form.