Tattoos—Ancient Traditions, Secret Symbols and Modern Trends

London based journalist and acclaimed photographer Doralba Picerno has immersed herself in a long term project to capture the development of contemporary skin illustration. A regular contributor to Total Tattoo magazine and several other tattoo publications, Picerno's dedication to the alterative scene gives her a unique understanding of the world of body modification. This is Picerno's third book; her first two were striking portrait collections entitled Piercing and Girls.