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

by Libby Coyner and Terry Baxter

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440877645
• ISBN13: 9781440877643
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"