Body Art: The Human Canvas -- Ink & Steel

The art of body decoration is primal, personal, & distinct. Centuries of using the human body as a canvas have given way to the tattooing & piercing of today. This book celebrates & showcases everyday people & their unique artwork. Offering stories & quotes, the universal appeal of body beautification takes on a personal nature in front of the camera. They come from all walks of life offering their stories & their skin; in front of the camera their personalities reveal themselves. Heard & Cultrara capture the ink & the essence of their subjects through more than 200 powerful portraits & insightful interviews. From the girl-next-door to middle-aged man, people from all walks of life express themselves, their history & their passion in body art.