Ever wondered about the meanings behind Polynesian tattoos? Guess no more.

The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook Vol.1: Practical guide to creating meaningful Polynesian tattoos.

by Roberto Gemori

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The handbook that changed the public understanding of Polynesian tattoos.

  • Placement on the body
  • Symbols & meanings
  • Meaning-to-symbol dictionary
  • Basic creation process
  • Examples

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The idea behind the book

We asked ourselves: What do we wish we knew when we started drawing Polynesian tattoos?
The answer to this apparently simple question is this book featuring 150+ illustrated pages, curated in every detail for easier consultation and a more enjoyable experience.

The manual does not stop at listing symbols. It uniquely explains their meanings and how to choose them, and provides case studies to ensure every enthusiast or artist can learn the basics of a personal, authentic, and respectful Polynesian styled tattoo.

What you get

156 pages

Lists of symbols and meanings, placement on the body, quick reference dictionary meaning-to-symbol, explained examples, how to include words.
Translated in 3 languages.

Confident Design

Reliable information that will allow you to confidently start your journey in the world of Polynesian tattoos from the basics to intermediate level.

Maorigrams

Learn about Maorigrams creation, the original way to include western words and letters that blend seamlessly within any Polynesian tattoo.

Loved by our Readers

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"I live in Hawaii, purchased many Polynesian design books in the past but, this one is the best so far. Very extensive in defining Polynesian symbols & placement. Love it!"

Catana Padilla, Hawaii
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"This is such a well thought out and reverent book, well deserved of the sacred art form and important root of our Polynesian culture. I feel blessed to have found it, I learned so much!!"

Kerissa Savea, Hawaii
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"This is a must have for tattoo artist that plan on doing polynesian tattoos. You really need to know what the symbols mean before you put ink on anyone. Not to mention it's just plain respect for the history and art of tattooing."

C.W., USA
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"Received quickly and in great condition. The contents of the book are very digestible and detailed! Being born and raised in Hawai'i - and dancing hula all of my life, it was important for me to understand more about my culture."

Sergio & Naomi, USA
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"I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and would highly recommend this to anyone who is looking forward to creating a spectacular tattoo design - either for yourself, or your friends."

Poulomi, Kolkata
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"Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I have been searching the whole net to find something like this!"

Paul Davies, WA
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"Now I know what my next tattoo will look like! Thank you!"

Jon, Shanghai
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"The book is simply awesome....loving it so far and will definitely draw (pun intended) inspiration from it for my new tattoo."

Ray, Kuala Lumpur

Peek Inside: Experience the Quality

Color tabs for easy navigation

Colour tabs on the side of the book make it easier to switch from chapter to chapter.

Enhanced consultation readability

Bold meanings make it visually easier to spot them within the text of a page.

Polynesian proverbs

Every chapter features a proverb or a way of saying from a Pacific culture.

See the detailed illustrations, clean layouts, and rich information that make this book great. Click to zoom!

Full-page cultural history section thumbnail

Common symbols explained.

Comparison of styles (Maori, Samoan) thumbnail

Meaning-to-symbol reference.

Body placement diagrams thumbnail

4 tattos explained in detail.

Game-changer

Available on Amazon Available on iTunes Available on Google Store Expanded distribution with Ingram Spark Available at Barnes & Nobles Rated on GoodReads

Acknowledged by the community as a reference since 2011.

1° on Amazon in BodyArt & Tattoos (Oct 2011)
1° on iTunes UK Reference Books (Aug 2012)
1° on iTunes Canada (Jun 2012)
1° on iTunes France (Oct 2011)


And since then, it's been expanded into the ultimate resource about Polynesian tattoos:


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