The ultimate “think before you ink” guide to accurate and ethical Gaelic tattoos! Written by a Gaelic language expert in Nova Scotia, the book will appeal to anyone who loves Celtic and Scottish culture. Featuring illustrations of real-life Gaelic tattoos gone wrong; tips on how to incorporate Scottish Gaelic words into a tattoo design that honours and supports the culture, language, and speakers; a brief history and description of the Gaelic language; and a glossary of nearly 400 authentic Scottish Gaelic words and phrases suitable for tattoos.
Paperback
May 2016
5 x 8 inches
94 pages
ISBN 978-0-9950998-0-7
$11.99 US / $14.99 CA
Ebook
May 2016
ISBN 978-0-9950998-2-1 (Kindle)
ISBN 978-0-9950998-1-4 (EPUB)
$5.99 US / $7.99 CA
The Scottish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook
Illustrator: Emily McEwan / Eimilidh NicEòghainn
“[An] informative, succinct, and incredibly useful little volume for all with the desire to Gaelicise their skin.”
—Àdhamh Ó Broin, Gaelic consultant to the “Outlander” television series