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The Tattoo Dictionary

An A-Z guide to the secret language of tattoos
By Trent Aitken-Smith and Ashley Tyson
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The Tattoo Dictionary by Trent Aitken-Smith and Ashley Tyson is a richly illustrated guide that delves into the history and meanings behind various tattoo designs from around the world. It offers insights into the cultural significance of tattoos, exploring traditional and contemporary styles with engaging anecdotes and fascinating images. This book serves both as an informative resource and an artistic inspiration for tattoo enthusiasts.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fascination with tattoos and their rich symbolism. It offers an intriguing look into the meanings and cultural significance behind various tattoo designs, making it a perfect companion for both tattoo enthusiasts and those curious about body art culture.

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An essential A-Z guide to the secret language of tattoos.

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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 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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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784721770

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Mitchell Beazley

Illustration: more than 100 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 214.0mm

Weight: 542g

Pages: 256

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Arts & Culture Ashley Tyson Non-Fiction Trent Aitken-Smith

About the Author

Trent Aitken-Smith is an international tattoo journalist and editor of Tattoo Master magazine.

Ashley Tyson is a tattoo artist at the award-winning Xotica studio in London.

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