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An Intimate History of the Modern Body Piercing Movement by Jim Ward
In this revealing autobiography, Jim Ward, considered by many to be the father of the modern piercing industry, tells the engaging and candid story of discovering his own fascination with body piercing, his founding of Gauntlet, the world’s first body piercing studio, and how he transformed a personal fetish and backroom, amateur pursuit into a respected profession and spearheaded a world-wide social phenomenon. Essential reading for everyone with an interest in body piercing; you, your shop staff, and your customers will treasure this book. for more information and to order a copy of Running the Gauntlet signed especially for you by the author, visit runningthegauntlet-book.com. Also available wholesale and retail at safepiercing.org/publications/ running-the-gauntlet.
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“Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how modern body piercing arrived at the place it currently occupies.” James Weber, Former President Association of Professional Piercers
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