Modern Primitives': An anthropological inquiry into a contemporary social enigma--the increasingly popular revival of ancient human decoration practices such as symbolic/deeply personal tattooing, multiple piercings, and ritual scarification.nn'Primitive' actions which rupture conventional confines of behavior and aesthetics are objectively scrutinized.nnnIn context of the death of global frontiers, this volume charts the territory of the last remaining underdeveloped source of first-hand experience: the human body."nnnn***nnnCONTENTS:nnn* Introduction * Fakir Musafar * Tattoo Mike * Man Woman * Don Ed Hardy * Captain Don * Jane Handel * Wes Christensen -- Mayan Culture * Anton Lavey * Leo Zulueta * Roelyn Gallina * Bill Salmon * Sheree Rose * Lyle Tuttle * Vaughn * Vyvyn Lazonga * Monte Cazazza * Dan Thome * Hanky Panky * Charlie Cartwright * Greg Kulz * Heather McDonald * David Levi Strauss * Jim Ward * Genesis & Paul P-Orridge * Miscellaneous * Quotations * Sources * Index
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 094064214X-11-1
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP95788197
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Issue No. 12. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # SB20G-00898
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 16E29_89_094064214X
Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Clean covers, clean pages. This book shows minimal sign of wear to the cover, binding, or pages. No dust jacket included with this book. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 1270140793
Seller: Invisible Books, Brighton, United Kingdom
Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Minor external wear, spine slightly faded. Some foxing to pages. Seller Inventory # 3398
Seller: Heights Catalogues, Books, Comics, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: Like new. HEPO99974 Re/Search, Modern Primitives, Tatoo, Piercing, Scarification, An Investigation of Contemporary Adornment & Ritual, Re/Search Publications, 1989, 2nd Printing Aug 1989, sc, 11"x8.375", b&w, 212 pages. Seller Inventory # HEPO99974
Seller: James Hawkes, LONDON, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. San Francisco: RE/Search Publications, 1989. Quarto format (measures approx. 11 x 8.5 inches). 205 + [11]pp. Numerous black & white illustrations. Original paperback. No ownership names, highlighting, scribbles, underlining, etc. An excellent copy, almost as new. Seller Inventory # 21047
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: Tempo Books, Saint Paul, MN, U.S.A.
8.5" x 11" pp. 205, [11]; copious black and white illustrations. Illustrated red wrappers are clean with very minor bending/scuffing to corners. Text is bright and crisp. Very good. "Modern Primitives" Issue featuring various people who have undergone tattoos, piercings, scarification, and other forms of body modification. The famous counterculture magazine founded in 1980 by V. Vale, containing a variety of articles related to all things Punk, Alternative, New Wave, and Underground. Seller Inventory # 2573
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 212 pages. 11.00x8.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # 094064214X
Quantity: 1 available