Bad Boys and Tough Tattoos
A Social History of the Tattoo With Gangs, Sailors, and Street-Corner Punks 1950-1965
(Author) PhD Samuel M. StewardStreet Corner Punks 1950-1965,Re-issued with a new cover, this is the,extraordinary story of an erudite professor of,English - a friend of Gertrude Stein, Thomas Mann,and Andre Gide - who abandoned his respectable job,to become a tattoo artist. It tells the story of,his years working in a squalid arcade and the,gritty details of skid-row life where blow jobs,were traded for tattoos and hard-bitten dykes,scared sailors and other clientele out of the,shop. More than a history of the work of tattoing,this is a raunchy look at a forgotten subculture.
PhD Samuel M. Steward
Dr. Samuel M. Steward, known for his groundbreaking novel "Secret Historian," was a prolific writer and tattoo artist. His raw and candid writing style explored taboo subjects of gay culture and BDSM, paving the way for LGBTQ+ literature. Steward's work continues to inspire and challenge societal norms.
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