Publisher's Synopsis
Tattoos, possibly one of the earliest kinds of body art or communication, have had and continue to have various meanings. Tattoos are one of the most recognizable forms of self-expression associated with sailors, soldiers, organized crime, gangs, or urban tribes. They are also a form of body adornment and an expression of a lifestyle, philosophy, or many people's beliefs. They have been used for everything from healing to the identification of criminals, through myths and different beliefs, or simply as a form of identification and affirmation of group belonging. This book explains the significance of tattoos that have endured over time and that still reveal a lot about the person who wears them through a straightforward, perceptive prose.
After all, getting a tattoo is more than just getting a design on your skin-making it's a statement. Each tattoo has a hidden tale that this book is anxious to uncover, from contemporary designs to drawings that stretch back to the start of civilization.
