1580911935 New. No dust jacket as issued. Brand New! Support Radical Independent Pacific Northwest Booksellers! Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 304 p. Audience: General/trade. A one-of-a-kind manual that covers everything piercers and piercees need to know about the process, from the woman who brought tongue-piercing into the mainstream. Piercing pioneer Elayne Angel shares her exhaustive knowledge of piercing history, terminology, tools, techniques, jewelry, and placements. She debunks myths about piercing guns, metal detectors, and tongue infections; explains how to find a responsible and skilled piercer; and outlines proper aftercare. Packed with details that really matter--including advice for people with stretch marks, obesity, plastic surgery, and unique anatomy--this guide is the single most authoritative, go-to source on the subject.