Tattoo Encyclopedia

This one-of-a-kind illustrated reference to the origins and meanings of nearly 1,000 tattoo symbols from around the world is at once an unmatched guide for choosing a personal image and a fascinating look at the tattoo as a work of art.

Terisa Green, PhD, is an archaeologist and Research Associate at the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA. She also has a tattoo covering the length and width of her back--in the eyes of the tattoo community, there is no substitute for being "inked" and no more vital qualification for being able to do the topic justice. She teaches regularly, participates in public outreach projects, and speaks at museums and archaeological societies.