The Tattoo Dictionary - An 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 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.

Product details

• Authors: Trent Aitken-Smith, Aitken-Smith Trent, Ashley Tyson, Tyson Ashley
• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 06.08.2026
• EAN: 9781846016608
• ISBN: 978-1-84601-660-8
• No. of pages: 256
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Miscellaneous; Fashion & style guides, ART / General, DESIGN / Fashion & Accessories, ART / Body Art & Tattooing, Other graphic art forms, Fashion and style guides, Other graphic or visual art forms, Body art & tattooing, Body art and tattoos