M. : Lit. Res, 2011. 25 s. The tattoo is one of the most ancient customs. It has not disappeared, despite centuries of criticism and condemnation from various institutions, to a greater or lesser extent embodying public opinion. Obviously, there are serious arguments by which this phenomenon not only stood the test of time, but also went through a process of change, adapting to the needs and tastes of almost all segments of society. This book describes how the tattoo went through the stages of its evolution, received recognition from the highest society, as well as criticism from other segments of the population, how it became an object of business, and created the first collection of tattooed skin.