Russian prison tattoo code of authority domination and struggle

Publisher: Schiffer Pub Ltd , Write a review. From C. 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. Over 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. Book Description Schiffer Pub Ltd, May 26, Tom rated it liked it.