About this title: For centuries, Russian prison inmates forcibly initiated newcomers with tattoos. Gradually, prisoners developed a secret form of communication with their tattoos, allowing them to establish rank among the other inmates and maintain a clandestine hierarchy. This book explores the grisly reality of Russian prisons and the people who inhabit them. Over 190 black and white and color photographs expose the different tattoos and their meanings, ranging from churches, crosses, Christs, Madonnas, military symbols, cats, dolphins, bears, hawks, and other startling images. Documentary filmmaker Alix ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Date Published: 2003-08
ISBN-13:9780764317644ISBN:0764317644
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd
Date Published: 2003-09-01
ISBN-13:9780764317644ISBN:0764317644
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, PA
ISBN-13:9780764317644ISBN:0764317644
Description: New. Please do not use PO box if possible. 8 1/2" x 11", 192 color photos, 160, . For centuries, Russian prison inmates forcibly initiated newcomers with tattoos. Gradually, prisoners developed a secret form of communication with their tattoos, allowing them t. read more
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