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Pioneering black-and-gray tattoo artist Freddy Negrete was twelve years old and confined in the holding cell of a Los Angeles juvenile facility when an older teenager entered—covered in tattoos. Freddy was in awe, not just of the art, but of what it symbolized, and he wanted what this kid had: the potent sense of empowerment and belonging that came from joining a gang. The encounter drove Freddy to join the notorious gang La Sangra, and it didn't take long before he was a regular guest at LA County's juvenile detention facilities. By the age of twenty-one, Freddy had spent almost his whole life as a ward of the state in one form or the other.Enthralled by the black-and-gray tattoo style that in the 1970s was confined to the rebel culture of Chicano gangsters and criminals, Freddy started inking himself with hand-poked tattoos. Everyone wanted a piece of Freddy's black-and-gray style--gangbangers but also Hollywood starlets and film producers.In a riveting narrative that takes the reader from Freddy's days as a cholo gang member to evangelical preacher to Hollywood body art guru to addiction counselor, Smile Now, Cry Later is, ultimately, a testament to that spark within us all, that catalyst which gives us the strength to survive, transform, and transcend all that can destroy us.
Hardcover: 352 pages
Publisher: Seven Stories Press (August 30, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1609806948
ISBN-13: 978-1609806941
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.9 x 9.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #168,070 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #54 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Body Art & Tattoo #311 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Arts & Literature > Artists, Architects & Photographers #490 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Specific Groups > Crime & Criminals
A powerful, moving tale of a remarkable life. What a ride - from the start, I was hooked right into the journey, from the fascinating cultural & tattoo history, to the tough gangland and prison life, adventures of Hollywood highs, down to terrible heartbreaking lows. A personal fight to overcome a hard, difficult past with courage and determination, to not only survive, but succeed against heavy odds. Inspiring.Freddy, thank you for sharing your story.
Great book!!! I want to thank him for sharing some of his personal moments, got tearing in some pages very emotional. Best of luck in whatever your new projects maybe..you are an inspiration.
Awesome!!!
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