01595cam a2200289 i 4500 308509230 TxAuBib 20170825120000.0 170805s2016||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781784721770 20.00 1784721778 20.00 eng rda TxAuBib rda Aitken-Smith, Trent. The tattoo dictionary [BOOK] : an A-Z guide to choosing your tattoo. A-Z guide to choosing your tattoo. London, England : Mitchell Beazley, 2016. 255 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier 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. 20170906. Tattooing Pictorial works. Tattooing. Illustrated works. Tyson, Ashley.