The Scottish Gaelic tattoo handbook : authentic words and phrases in the Celtic language of Scotland /
McEwan, Emilyauthor.
"The book is a nonfiction guide to how to choose an appropriate word or phrase in the Scottish Gaelic language for a tattoo. The guide is aimed at adult tattoo enthusiasts as well as people who have an interest in Scotland, Nova Scotia, Celtic roots, and Scottish Gaelic language and culture. The book contains a brief history and description of the Gaelic language; illustrations of real-life Gaelic tattoos that went wrong and advice on how to avoid making common mistakes; insights on how to incorporate Scottish Gaelic words into a tattoo design that honors and supports the culture, the language, and its speakers; information on how to write Gaelic correctly; and a glossary of over 400 authentic Scottish Gaelic words and phrases and their English translations. The book focuses on language and does not contain any artwork."--
Text in English with some Gaelic words.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 79-80) and index.
What is Scottish Gaelic? -- Gaelic tattoo problems -- How to choose a Gaelic tattoo -- The basics of Gaelic writing -- Gaelic tattoo glossary.
"The book is a nonfiction guide to how to choose an appropriate word or phrase in the Scottish Gaelic language for a tattoo. The guide is aimed at adult tattoo enthusiasts as well as people who have an interest in Scotland, Nova Scotia, Celtic roots, and Scottish Gaelic language and culture. The book contains a brief history and description of the Gaelic language; illustrations of real-life Gaelic tattoos that went wrong and advice on how to avoid making common mistakes; insights on how to incorporate Scottish Gaelic words into a tattoo design that honors and supports the culture, the language, and its speakers; information on how to write Gaelic correctly; and a glossary of over 400 authentic Scottish Gaelic words and phrases and their English translations. The book focuses on language and does not contain any artwork."--
Scottish Gaelic language
Scottish Gaelic language
Scottish Gaelic language
Tattooing
Words in art
Issued also in electronic format.
Scottish Gaelic tattoo handbook.