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| Arabic Tattoos | 
 enlarge | Creators: Jon Udelson, Clayton Patterson
Publisher: Mark Batty Publisher
Category: Book
List Price: $17.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 387326
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 6.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 0977985083
Dewey Decimal Number: 391.65
EAN: 9780977985081
ASIN: 0977985083
Publication Date: April 15, 2008
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Tattoo designs in Arabic calligraphy June 21, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Although the Islamic faith prohibits tattoos, Arabic script and its various forms of ornamental calligraphy lend themselves to tattoo designs that can have a hidden meaning (or not so hidden, if you read Arabic.) This book has examples of tattoos on women and men done in various forms of Arabic script, from simple to very complex designs. Some of the complex designs are reminiscent of tribal tattoos, but always represent a word or a name.
One problem the artists point out in this book is that, most of them not knowing Arabic will not know if the design you bring them is written accurately or not.
The most beautiful designs in my opinion were the rondelles, where Arabic words are written out from a central spoke. I am not a tattoo fan myself, but if you are and you are looking for some new designs that are different from the Japanese kanji, Hebrew letters or just every day things, this book may spark your imagination. Lots of photos, well done to show the designs on all kinds of body parts and skin, from bare to hairy. (Nothing obscene.)
Beautifully done. July 10, 2008
This is one amazingly put together book. I was contacted to have one of my photos in the book and received a review copy today. VERY impressed. My photo is page 110.
A beautiful collection of arabic tattoos... July 10, 2008
I received my review copy in this mornings mail and I must say that I am very pleased with the results. Jon Udelson had contacted me some time ago about one of my tattoos and I had been anxiously awaiting its arrival ever since. My tattoo is featured on page 114-115.
Islam prohibits tattooing, but there's been an increase in the types and number of people obtaining Arabic tattoos August 18, 2008
Islam prohibits tattooing, but there's been an increase in the types and number of people obtaining Arabic tattoos, and ARABIC TATTOOS uses color photos and essays to document this trend. Both art libraries and general-interest collections appealing to younger patrons will find it a popular survey of the cultural and artistic meaning of these tattoos. It's a fine exploration with interviews of tattoo owners spicing a colorful presentation - also recommended for any Middle East collection.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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