Tattoos are artistic, rebellious, individual, tribal – and fantastically creative. Once you’ve got the ink bug, there’s no going back. This enticing book explores more than 80 tattoo designs from a wide range of cultures, providing inspiration for anyone thinking of getting a tattoo and revealing the deep meaning and anthropological history behind each one. Cultures featured include Celtic, Japanese (Ainu), Maori, Polynesian and ancient Egyptian tattoos, as well as the best of modern tattoo design. Featuring one tattoo per page, accompanied by a detailed explanation and history, Tattoo is a unique and attractive book which will appeal to men and women alike – anyone who loves tattoos or who harbours a secret desire to get inked.
