TATTOOING AND PIERCING RESOURCES

WEBSITES

Christianteens.about.com - tattoos

A helpful article on tattoos and the Bible/Christianity.

Teenshealth - tattoos

An informational overview (available in Spanish) with links to related articles for teens about tattoos.

BOOKS

Steward, S.M. & Adros, P. (2001). Bad Boys and Tough Tattoos: A Social History of the Tattoo with Gangs, Sailors and Street Corner Punks. Harrington Park Press. Ex-English professor turned professional tatoo artist, the author has written this analysis from his daily journals.

Valentine, B. with Schober, R. (illustrator). (2000). Gangs and their Tattoos: Indentifying Gang Bangers on the Street and in Prison. Paladin Press.

Dean Borgman cCYS