Tales of the Tattooed: An Anthology of Ink

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Tales of the Tattooed: An Anthology of Ink
Authors and Contributors      Edited by John Miller
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 130
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
Classic crime
ISBN/Barcode 9780712353304
ClassificationsDewey:808.83108357
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher British Library Publishing
Imprint British Library Publishing
Publication Date 1 November 2019
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The excruciating beauty, exoticism, and mystery of tattoos is laid bare in this new collection of 12 stories ranging from the 1880s to 1940s Uncovering the history of the tattoo in classic fiction for the first time, this original selection depicts the tattoo as a catalyst for scandal in society, as a symbol for an unknowable supernatural force, and as transcendent living art merging the spirits of a tattooer and his or her living canvas. Featuring previously hidden works from the pages of rare literary magazines such as "The Starfish Tattoo" alongside such classics of the genre as Tanizaki's "The Tattooer" and Saki's "The Background," this exploration of the tattoo in fiction is guaranteed to leave an indelible impression.

Author Biography

John Miller is Senior Lecturer in Nineteenth-Century Literature at the University of Sheffield, and specializes in the tattoo in literature. The front cover features an original illustration by tattoo artist Luca Ortis.

Reviews

"In this remarkable anthology, Miller brings together 13 classic and forgotten tales centered around tattooing, all written between 1882 and 1952 and offering readers a glimpse into the superstitions and supernatural forces associated with the art of body modification. . . . Ink enthusiasts should snap this up." --Publishers Weekly