{"product_id":"9780711267862-the-language-of-tattoos","title":"The Language of Tattoos","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e130 Symbols and What They Mean\u003cbr\u003eThis book uncovers the meanings behind over 130 tattoo symbols, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese and realistic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis beautifully illustrated guide delves deep into the meaning and significance of different tattoo symbols, exploring the rich cultural history around the world of this widespread form of body art.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Tattoos are everywhere: one in three of us has at least one. Body art is one of the most popular ways of expressing our identity and beliefs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But whether we’re aware of it or not when we choose a design to be permanently inked on our skin, a \u003cb\u003ecomplex language of meanings\u003c\/b\u003e lies behind the visuals we choose. A lotus flower, koi carp swimming upstream or a dragon rising towards the sun: in the language of tattoos these are all symbols of strength and overcoming adversity.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e This book \u003cb\u003euncovers the meanings behind tattoo symbols\u003c\/b\u003e, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese and realistic. Over 130 symbols are grouped according to their meanings, whether it’s good luck, freedom, wisdom, power, spirituality or love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each symbol is illustrated with \u003cb\u003estunning, specially drawn visuals \u003c\/b\u003eby acclaimed artist and tattooist \u003cb\u003eOliver Munden\u003c\/b\u003e, and accompanied by an explanation by tattoo expert Nick Schonberger which delves into its history, significance and application in tattooing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Both a \u003cb\u003evisual delight \u003c\/b\u003eand a fascinating insight into the \u003cb\u003erich cultural heritage of tattooing,\u003c\/b\u003e this is the perfect book for anyone wanting to \u003cb\u003elearn more about tattoo symbolism, in need of inspiration for their next tattoo, or who just loves tattoo art.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56451390275958,"sku":"9780711267862","price":18.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_36339739.jpg?v=1760462277","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780711267862-the-language-of-tattoos","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}