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Pen & Ink

Pen & Ink

tattoos & the stories behind them
Art & PhotographyBiography & Memoir
Pages
133
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

Dive into the stories behind the ink with "Pen & Ink." This collection explores the personal narratives etched onto the skin of writers like Cheryl Strayed and Roxane Gay, musicians from Korn, and everyday people. Each tattoo, whether a meaningful symbol or a youthful mistake, reveals a unique life and decision.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

ReflectiveThought-ProvokingInformativeEmotional
Multiple POVs

Genres

Art & Photography Biography & Memoir Essays

About the author

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Isaac Fitzgerald

Isaac Fitzgerald is the author of the memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts and the co-creator of the illustrated collections Pen & Ink and Knives & Ink. He has spent years working as a book editor for outlets like BuzzFeed and The Rumpus. His writing often explores personal history and the culture of tattoos.