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Paperback Stories on Skin: A Librarian's Guide to Tattoos as Personal Archives Book

ISBN: 1440877645

ISBN13: 9781440877643

Stories on Skin: A Librarian's Guide to Tattoos as Personal Archives

Helps expand archival studies into impermanent media like body art, suggesting that archiving must be considered a form of storytelling.

Tattoos are not merely decorative; they contain deep meaning for individuals and communities. They document their wearers' personal histories and position in families or society, and they engage with a communal understanding of symbols.

This unique book makes the case that archivists who want...

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Format: Paperback

Release Date: 8/6/2026

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