Bibliograph

The tattoo dictionary, an A-Z guide to choosing your tattoo, Trent Aitken-Smith ; illustrated by Ashley Tyson

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The tattoo dictionary, an A-Z guide to choosing your tattoo, Trent Aitken-Smith ; illustrated by Ashley Tyson

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The tattoo dictionary

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

965460424

Responsibility statement

Trent Aitken-Smith ; illustrated by Ashley Tyson

Sub title

an A-Z guide to choosing your tattoo

Summary

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

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