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  • What is The Point
  • Issues
    • Back Issues
    • The Point – Issue 89
    • The Point – Issue 88
    • The Point – Issue 87
    • The Point – Issue 86
    • The Point – Issue 85
    • The Point – Issue 84
    • The Point – Issue 83
    • The Point – Issue 82
    • The Point – Issue 81
    • The Point – Issue 80
  • News
    • In the Office
    • Membership
    • Events
    • Legislation
    • International
  • Association of Professional Piercers
    • Find an APP Member Piercer
    • How to Take Care of Piercings
    • Jewelry Standards
    • Become an APP Member
  • Contact the Editor
  • Gus Diamond at APP Conference 2015 Body Piercing Archives, Conference, Industry History, Issue 75

    July 1, 2016

    Point 75: An Interview with Gus Diamond – Matte Erickson

    Matte Erickson Alpha-Omega Body Piercing The Body Piercing Archive presents a new series of informal interviews with some of the most interesting people in the body piercing community. Often the… Continue reading "Point 75: An Interview with Gus Diamond – Matte Erickson"

  • The Point Issue 75 Cover Conference, Issue 75, Public Education

    July 1, 2016

    Point 75: The Mentor Program – Cale Belford

    Cale Belford The Mentor Team What is the mentor program? It is a fantastic outreach system started by Ryan Ouellette in 2009. His dream was to essentially build small conference… Continue reading "Point 75: The Mentor Program – Cale Belford"

  • The Point Issue 75 Cover Conference, Issue 75, Membership

    July 1, 2016

    Point 75: Member Updates – Aaron Pollack

    Aaron Pollack Flying Tiger Tattoo The APP has a lot going on this summer, and we want you to join us! Read through for all the latest updates on Conference,… Continue reading "Point 75: Member Updates – Aaron Pollack"

  • Charles Gatewood black and white photograph In Memorium, Industry History, Issue 75

    July 1, 2016

    Point 74: Charles Gatewood Remembered – Kendra Jane B

    Kendra Jane Berndt Managing Editor of Content & Archives Charles Gatewood, 73, had an indisputable impact on our industry, although he was never a piercer. On Thursday, April 29, 2016… Continue reading "Point 74: Charles Gatewood Remembered – Kendra Jane B"

  • Brian Skellie headshot at 2014 APP conference by April Berardi Conference, Issue 75, Membership, President's Corner, Science & Body Modifications

    July 1, 2016

    Point 75: President’s Corner – Brian Skellie

    Brian Skellie APP President As I eagerly anticipate our next meeting, the gratitude that I feel towards my colleagues in this organization is responsible for a reliable renewal of enthusiasm.… Continue reading "Point 75: President’s Corner – Brian Skellie"

  • The Point Issue 75 Cover Conference, From the Editor, Issue 75

    July 1, 2016

    Point 75: From the Editor – Kendra Jane B

    Kendra Jane Berndt Managing Editor of Content & Archives On May 1, 2016 the province I live in was struck with the largest disaster in my country’s history. What I… Continue reading "Point 75: From the Editor – Kendra Jane B"

  • The Point Issue 75 Cover Conference, From the Editor

    July 1, 2016

    Point 75: From the Editor – Marina Pecorino

    Marina Pecorino Managing Editor of Content & Statistics I was born and raised in north Florida, which unfortunately is not known for its diversity. So, having the chance to experience… Continue reading "Point 75: From the Editor – Marina Pecorino"

  • Conference, Industry History, International, Issue 74

    April 12, 2016

    Point 74: 1st Italian Conference on Piercing Practice – Bruno Valsecchi

    1° Convegno italiano su LA PRATICA DEL PIERCING Roma, 28-10-2015 Organizzato da Istituto Superiore di Sanità A Roma, mercoledì 28 Ottobre 2015, il centro ONDICO dell’Istituto Superiore di Sanità ha… Continue reading "Point 74: 1st Italian Conference on Piercing Practice – Bruno Valsecchi"

  • Sunset beach suspension at Italian SusCon 2016 Conference, International, Issue 74, Lifestyle

    April 12, 2016

    Point 74: Italian SusCon 2015

    ITALIAN SUSCON 2015 (Italian Original) Dal 20 al 22 settembre 2015 si è svolta a Tirrenia (Pi) italia l’11ma edizione dell’italian suscon, seminario sui rituali di trazione e sospensione corporale.… Continue reading "Point 74: Italian SusCon 2015"

  • The Eye of the Needle Industry History, Issue 74, Lifestyle

    April 12, 2016

    Point 74: The Eye of the Needle – A Book Review – Kendra Jane B

    The Eye of the Needle by Pauline Clarke Second edition 1984 ISBN 0952117509 Published in 1992 by PAUK, 153 Tomkinson Rd, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 8DP England A Book Review by… Continue reading "Point 74: The Eye of the Needle – A Book Review – Kendra Jane B"

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    The Point: Journal of Body Piercing is the quarterly journal of the Association of Professional Piercers containing articles on piercing techniques, body-art legislation, history, and anthropology, as well as reports on Conferences and events in the US and around the world. Like no other publication available, The Point covers anything and everything of interest to the professional body piercer—or anyone interested in learning more about our industry.

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