The Little Book of Tattoos

Think you know ink? Think again!Whether your tattoo is to honour a loved one, to remember an event, to state your beliefs or simply to look good, there's always more to getting a tattoo than meets the eye. For example, do you know that having a tat links you to a deep and multicultural tradition stretching back thousands of years? Yes, even that one you got as a drunken dare . . .From Siberia to Polynesia, tattoos have always been part of human history. Vilified and revered, shunned and celebrated, the history of the tattoo is as colourful and detailed as a master's design. The Little Guide to Tattoos is packed with fascinating history, fun facts, quirky quotes and deep dives onto some of the most iconic symbols.Whether you're a full-on aficionado or cautiously ink-curious, The Little Guide to Tattoos is the only guide you need to all things tattoo."Show me a man with a tattoo and I'll show you a man with an interesting past." - Jack London"Tattoos are like stories - they're symbolic of the important moments in your life." - Pamela Anderson

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Product details

• Authors: Orange Hippo!, Katie Meegan, Oh, Orange Hippo, Orange Hippo!
• Publisher: Welbeck
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 29.08.2024
• EAN: 9781800696266
• ISBN: 978-1-80069-626-6
• Dimensions: 120 mm x 145 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Little Book of
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, Fashion & style guides, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, Social and cultural history