The Piercing Bible got a mention on this blog forum today. A poster asked:

"Growing an interest in body piercing, and looking for more information on it so i can practice it. Anyone know or recommend any books that can teach me?"

An excellent response was given that began:

"YOU CANNOT LEARN TO PIERCE SIMPLY BY READING A BOOK. There is so much to know, like bloodborne pathogen certifications, anatomy, cross-contamination, sterilization, etc. If you want to learn to be a piercer, you must apprentice under a knowledgeable, experienced professional."

And ended:

"....and a great book to read is The Piercing Bible by Elayne Angel."