Pirates Tattoos

Ahoy, me hearties! "Arr" you ready to hit the deck with these symbols of the swashbuckling life? Show the world that you take no prisoners with 10 colorful tattoos, including the Jolly Roger, a mighty galleon under full sail, cutlass-wielding cutthroats — with and without parrots — and other piratical images.

Eerie, skeletal images of maritime marauders and a ship flying the dreaded skull and crossbones. 4 full-color tattoos.

'The Pirate Tattoo Book' covers all things piratical, from what they wore to how they spoke, the ships they sailed the seven seas in, to their flags, and, of course, their treasure. It's a unique combination of interactive fun and fact-based learning.

Ahoy, me hearties! "Arr" you ready to hit the deck with these symbols of the swashbuckling life? Show the world that you take no prisoners with 10 colorful tattoos, including the Jolly Roger, a mighty galleon under full sail, cutlass-wielding cutthroats — with and without parrots — and other piratical images.

Discover the history behind everyone's favourite villain

Tattoos have moved into the mainstream and are continuing to grow in popularity. For people contemplating getting a tattoo, however, the choice of images can be overwhelming. THE TATTOO ENCYCLOPEDIA provides a comprehensive and informative exploration of the colourful world of tattoos. It presents precise descriptions of both common and unusual symbols and sheds light on their historic, religious and cultural significance. Organised in a convenient A-Z format, cross-referenced, indexed and illustrated with 300 pieces of authentic tattoo line art, the book features a stunning array of images from ancient Buddhist and Chinese designs to those sported by twenty-first century bikers. Whether choosing a personally significant tattoo, wanting to learn more about a symbol, or simply interested in tattoos as a form of art and body decoration, readers will discover the richness of tattoo culture in this treasury.

“This delightful book” for young readers “is full of creative activities, interspersed with plenty of fascinating historical facts” (School Library Journal). On this here ship, we follow the pirate's code: No frolikin' in the bilges, no songs about scurvy, and most important, each buccaneer must keep his pistol ready for action at all times. Break the code, me bucko, and you'll be forced to walk the plank. In The Big Book of Pirate Stuff, Captain Michael MacLeod and Jamaica Rose teach the fine art of pirateering, from plundering, pillaging, and gambling to digging for buried treasure. A dabble of history, a smatterin' of activities, and a healthy dose of derring-do make this book a must-read for aspiring pirates.