Little Book Of Tattoos

Tattooing has been practiced for centuries and spread throughout the world. In many cultures tattoos serve as marks of status and rank, symbols of religious and spiritual devotion, decorations for bravery, sexual lures and marks of fertility or pledges of love. The symbolism and impact of tattoos varies in different places and cultures.

Since the 1970s, tattoos have become a mainstream part of Western fashion, common among both sexes, to all economic classes, and to age groups from the later teen years to middle age. For many young people, the tattoo has taken on a decidedly different meaning than for previous generations. The tattoo has "undergone dramatic redefinition" and has
shifted from a form of deviance to an acceptable form of expression.

This fascinating little book takes you through the history of tattoos, then features a gloriously illustrated gallery of designs and styles.