The Tattoo Dictionary - by Trent Aitken-Smith (Hardcover)

Name: The Tattoo Dictionary - by Trent Aitken-Smith (Hardcover)
Brand: Mitchell Beazley
SKU: 1006505807
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An essential A-Z guide to the secret language of tattoos.
About the Author: Trent Aitken-Smith is an international tattoo journalist and editor of Tattoo Master magazine.
256 Pages
Art, Body Art & Tattooing

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Book Synopsis

An essential 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.

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

Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 6.25 Inches (W) x .89 Inches (D)

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 256

Genre: Art

Sub-Genre: Body Art & Tattooing

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley

Format: Hardcover

Author: Trent Aitken-Smith

Language: English

Street Date: June 9, 2026

TCIN: 1006505807

UPC: 9781846016608

Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-3581

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.89 inches length x 6.25 inches width x 8.5 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds

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