The Tattoo Dictionary
The Tattoo Dictionary by Trent Aitken-Smith is a comprehensive A-Z guide published by Mitchell Beazley in 2023, featuring 256 pages in English. This book explores the meanings behind over 200 popular tattoos, illustrated with more than 100 designs. It delves into the historical significance of tattoos as a form of communication across various cultures, highlighting symbols that have been used for centuries.
Readers will find a detailed examination of iconic tattoo symbols, from sailors’ swallows to intricate Maori patterns, each accompanied by insights into their hidden meanings and the stories that accompany them. The Tattoo Dictionary serves as a resource for those interested in body art, design, and cultural customs, providing a thorough understanding of the art of tattooing and its significance in social traditions.
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An essential A-Z guide to the secret language of tattoos.
Discover the true meanings behind over 200 popular tattoos with this comprehensive book, illustrated with over 100 tattoo designs.
From sailors’ swallows and Mexican skulls to prisoners’ barbed wire and intricate Maori patterns, tattoos have been used as a means of communication by cultures all over the world for thousands of years.
Through meticulous research, The Tattoo Dictionary uncovers the history of the most popular symbols in tattoo history, revealing their hidden meanings and the long-forgotten stories behind them in this beautifully packaged book.
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