The world of tattoo

This encyclopaedic work responds to the fascination with tattoos in contemporary society by focusing on the origin and purpose of tattoos in ancient and aboriginal cultures in all parts of the world. With its diversity of captivating visual matter, all-encompassing scope and informative, general-interest text, "The World of Tattoo" is the definitive text on this subject. It can also be used as a reference for tattooing in particular cultures or particular historical eras.