{"title":"Tattoo History and Guides","description":"\u003cp\u003eKingpin Tattoo Supply stocks a professional range of Tattoo History and Guides. Tattoo history books and guides celebrate the craft and help you keep learning. Our range includes trusted brands such as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kingpin-tattoo-supply\"\u003eKingpin\u003c\/a\u003e, Danny Skuse, and Don Ed Hardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for something different? 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With Kingpin Tattoo Supply, you can trust you're getting fresh ideas and reference for your next piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-language-of-tattoos-130-symbols-and-what-they-mean-by-oliver-munden-nick-schonberger","title":"The Language of Tattoos - 130 Symbols and What They Mean by Oliver Munden \u0026 Nick Schonberger","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eTattoos 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBut whether we’re aware of it or not when we choose a design to be permanently inked on our skin, a complex language of meanings 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThis book uncovers the meanings behind tattoo symbols, delving into the history of the most popular motifs that recur in many different tattoo styles, including tribal, traditional, Japanese, and realistic. 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