The Tattoo Dictionary

The Tattoo Dictionary - Hardcover

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The Tattoo Dictionary
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The Tattoo Dictionary - Hardcover

The Tattoo Dictionary - Hardcover

by Trent Aitken-Smith
$22.00
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Book Overview

by Trent Aitken-Smith (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Trent Aitken-Smith is an international tattoo journalist and editor of Tattoo Master magazine. He has written features and interviews for various international publications including Skin Deep, Tattoo Master, PRICK, Xalt and Pinstriping & Kustom Graphics.

Ashley Tyson is a tattoo artist at the award-winning Xotica studio in London.
Number of Pages: 256
Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.4 x 6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: October 03, 2023
ISBN9781784729172
Author Trent Aitken-Smith
PublisherMitchell Beazley
GenreHobbies & interests and Arts
FormatHardcover
PublishedOctober 2023
LanguageENG- English
Pages256
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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