The Tattooed Lady: A History
Amelia Klem Osterud
Speck Press
c/o Fulcrum Publishing
4690 Table Mountain Drive #100, Golden, CO 80403
9781933108261, $27.00, www.speckpress.com
The Tattooed Lady: A History provides the first book to gather the
true stories behind women who largely appeared in sideshows and
encouraged a cultural tattoo movement across America. Hundreds of
historical photos blend with a social history exploring tattoo origins,
women’s labor history and circus lives, and how their interest in
body art helped foster the roots of a movement. The black and white and
color vintage illustrations, poster art, and photos make for a winner
for all kinds of collections; from social history to general lending
libraries.