TATTOO TALES

87. AMELIA OSTERUD - The 388 Tattoos of Captain George and the 389 Tales of How He Got Them

July 3, 2026·47 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

With a master’s degree in History and Library Science, Amelia Klem Osterud is recognized as a leading scholar in tattoo history and 19th-century sideshow performers. Author of The Tattooed Lady: A History and contributor to The World Atlas of Tattoo and Tattoo Histories, Amelia just published a new book: The 388 Tattoos of Captain George and the 389 Tales of How He Got Them.   Her new book is fun, pretty and informative. Beside entertaining with the stories we all like - pirates, circus at the turn of the century, crazy self-proclaimed adventures - it paints the picture of how tattooing came to be what it is today, and how people like Captain George helped shape it.  Sit down, relax, and enjoy the tales of a a world of wonders from 100+ years ago.    ameliaklemosterud.com Follow Amelia on Instagram Get the book   stefbastian.com

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