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Art Body Art & Tattooing

The Scottish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook

Authentic words and phrases in the Celtic language of Scotland

by (author) Emily McEwan

Publisher
Bradan Press
Initial publish date
May 2016
Category
Body Art & Tattooing
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780995099807
    Publish Date
    May 2016
    List Price
    $14.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780995099814
    Publish Date
    May 2016
    List Price
    $7.99

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Description

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.

About the author

Dr. Emily McEwan is a Gaelic specialist and language revitalization expert in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has been involved with Gaelic for over 25 years, first in Scotland and later in Nova Scotia. Dr. McEwan blogs about Gaelic language and culture at https://gaelic.co.

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Editorial Reviews

“[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