The graffiti of Tikal, most commonly found incised on plaster walls within structures, have had a troubled path toward their publication in this series of reports. Minimal graphic presentation could have been achieved a decade ago were it not for my decision to postpone such until the day when more substantive reports existed in print. Although manifestly a subject of fascination for many, the publication of the graffiti alone, perhaps for considerable years, might have appeared ludicrous to others anxious to have more fundamental results concerning site composition. In any event, there had always been a reluctance to assemble in...