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Overview"Journey from ink to skin with This Is a Book for People Who Love Tattoos, a glorious full-colour celebration of the history and craft of tattooing. From the earliest known origins of tattooing to the latest trends, this gorgeously illustrated guide offers a deep look at the culture of American Traditional style tattoos. Tattoo aficionado and historian Verena Hutter profiles not just the key tattoo artists who inspired the style, such as Sailor Jerry, Bert Grimm, and Dainty Dottie, but also the meanings and origins behind some of the most iconic designs found in tattoo shops across the globe She traces the indelible ""I love Mom"" tattoo back to a 19th-century folk song sung by Irish sailors and reveals the significance of eagles, skulls, horseshoes, lighthouses, and dozens of other designs. This Is a Book for People Who Love Tattoos will inspire your next tattoo session while celebrating the rich history of the craft." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Verena Hutter , Eric HinkleyPublisher: Running Press,U.S. Imprint: Running Press Adult Dimensions: Width: 11.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 17.80cm Weight: 0.220kg ISBN: 9780762485956ISBN 10: 0762485957 Pages: 120 Publication Date: 09 May 2024 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming Availability: Not yet available This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationVerena Hutter is a writer, educator, editor, and lover of cats and dogs. She hails from Germany, and came to Portland, Oregon, by way of Aotearoa/New Zealand, Minnesota, California (where she received a Ph.D.), and Indiana. Her interests include literature, pop culture, Oceania, and, of course, tattoos. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |