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Nickel, Audrey.
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Irish language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Irish language.
Tattooing.
Words in art.
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Nickel, Audrey.
Irish language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Irish language.
Tattooing.
Words in art.
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The Irish Gaelic tattoo handbook : authentic words and phrases in the Celtic language of Ireland / by
Audrey
Nickel
.
by
Nickel
,
Audrey
.
Bradan Press, 2017.
Call #:
491.62 N632i
Subjects
Irish language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Irish language.
Tattooing.
Words in art.
ISBN:
9780995099883 (pbk.)
Description:
viii, 93 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Text in English; some words and phrases in Irish Gaelic.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
What is Irish Gaelic? -- Irish writing and symbols -- Tattoo translation "fails" -- Translation issues and advice -- The Irish tattoo glossary.
Summary:
"How to choose an appropriate word or phrase in the Irish Gaelic language for a tattoo. This guide is aimed at adult tattoo enthusiasts as well as people who have an interest in Ireland, Irish culture, and the Irish language, but who cannot speak the language. The book contains: a brief history and description of the Irish language; illustrations of real-life Irish tattoos that went wrong and advice on what mistakes to avoid; tips on how to incorporate Irish words into a tattoo design that honors and supports the culture, the language, and its speakers; advice on using the internet to your advantage when designing your tattoo, jewelry, crafts, or artwork, and information about the Irish language writing system and popular Irish symbols; a glossary of over 400 authentic Irish words and phrases and their English translations.
Audrey
Nickel
is an Irish speaker, teacher, and singer who shares her home near Santa Cruz, California, with her husband, her daughter, Wiley the Irish-speaking poodle, four harps, and about 40 tin whistles. Follow her writing about the Irish language as "The Geeky Gaeilgeoir" at AudreyNickel.com"--Provided by publisher.
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