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.
