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The Tattoo Dictionary

An A-Z guide to the secret language of tatoos


  • Mitchell Beazley (Octopus)
  • by Trent Aiken-Smith
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.

ISBN 9781784721770 | E | HB
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Publisher Mitchell Beazley (Octopus)
ISBN 9781784721770
Author(s) Trent Aiken-Smith
Publication date March 2019
Edition Hardback
Dimensions 210 x 149 mm
Pages 256
Language(s) Eng. ed.
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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 fascinating origins of the most popular symbols in tattoo history, revealing their hidden meanings and the long-forgotten stories behind them. This beautifully packaged book is an inspiring look at tattoo culture, and an indispensable guide to choosing your own tattoo.