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Unlock the inner workings of the Russian mafia with this detailed guide to its infamous prison tattoos. Join former police officer turned journalist Mark Bullen as he presents a history of Russian-speaking organized crime gangs, their operations, and a complex culture of tattoo art. Included are more than 100 never-before-seen photos of tattoos from Russian and European police archives and 50+ original tattoo drawings alongside an in-depth symbology covering everything from nationalist themes to punishment tattoos to tattoos worn by female prisoners. Based on a law enforcement training program used around the world, this is the guide to understanding everything you could ever want to know about one of the worldâ s most notorious criminal organizations through their tattoo culture.

Thief in Law

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      Publisher SCHIFFER
      Published 1 January 2000
      ISBN-13 9780764355981
      978-0764355981
      ISBN-10 0764355988

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Unlock the inner workings of the Russian mafia with this detailed guide to its infamous prison tattoos. Join former police officer turned journalist Mark Bullen as he presents a history of Russian-speaking organized crime gangs, their operations, and a complex culture of tattoo art. Included are more than 100 never-before-seen photos of tattoos from Russian and European police archives and 50+ original tattoo drawings alongside an in-depth symbology covering everything from nationalist themes to punishment tattoos to tattoos worn by female prisoners. Based on a law enforcement training program used around the world, this is the guide to understanding everything you could ever want to know about one of the worldâ s most notorious criminal organizations through their tattoo culture.

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