Awe-inspiring Book Tattoos for Literature Lovers

Tattoos are a form of self-expression. They are ways of identifying yourself. They help you express how you are feeling and make important marks for things that mean a lot to you. In a world where trends come and go in the blink of an eye, there is something poetic about the permanence of a tattoo. People love to dedicate a space on their skin to represent something which they love so it should come as no surprise that many have chosen to adorn their bodies with art which celebrates their love for literature. Whether it’s a pile of books, a character, or a quotation, there are thousands of book tattoos out there. If you’re ready to take that next step with proclaiming your love for books, check out these beautiful literary tattoos.

These book tattoos are the perfect way to wear your love for literature

There’s no wonder that book inspired tattoos are so popular because literature brings a lot of inspiration to many people’s lives. Books can teach you great lessons of life, make you dream or laugh, or can give you new ways to achieve one thing. They are like a magic carpet that carries your imagination to the ends of the universe or the beginning of time—or to it’s end, for that matter. Some people love books so much they re-read them. Other people love them so much they get permanently inked with tattoos in homage to them. We made a selection with the most beautiful book inspired tattoos that we’ve found out there. From traditional designs to new school ink styles, each holds an interesting meaning and story.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © YELIZ OZCAN

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © SIA | @mrtnv_

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Victoria Yam @vinktattoohk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © YELIZ OZCAN

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © ziho @tattooist_ziho

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Léo Dionizio Tattoo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Sol Tattoo Studio

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Emily Brown @emily_b_tattoos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Y V O N N E K O P R N I C K Y @vinktattoohk

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Terryemi Tattoo @terryemi

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Philipp Wegener

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Marcela Badolatto

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Robson Carvalho

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © @tattooist_banul

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Tony Hache

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Lee Humphries 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Louise Flynn

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Edit Paints Tattoo

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Emily Brown @emily_b_tattoos

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © JoshUA Bowers

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Angelika Ulyanova

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Aina Rodriguez

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © MISHA @misha.tattoo

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Mykel @inkpatch

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Robson Carvalho

 

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Tiare @tiarevaztattoo

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Katherine [Miki]

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Simona Borstnar

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © J a c q u e L ó p e z

 

 

 

 

 

 

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tattoo artist © Carolina Helena

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Mar Benabarre

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © KAYLA HANG

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © ℕicole’s Tattoo

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Léo Dionizio Tattoo

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Vik B Tattooer

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © V A L P E N T A 2

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Jessica Hiemstra

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Anita Olivetti_tattoo

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Karry Ka-Ying Poon

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Robert Hendrickson 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Jacke Michaelsen

 

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Ivan Cavassana

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Terryemi Tattoo @terryemi

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © Vik B Tattooer

 

 

 

 

tattoo artist © PanRose

 

Breathtaking tattoos inspired by famous book characters

The things we read in the books we love often stay with us for a long time, but for some, they stay forever — literally.  Tattoos inspired by books are a beautiful way of keeping your favorite literary characters alive even after we’ve turned the last page.  What better way to show off your love for your favorite characters from literature than to ink them permanently on the canvas of your skin?

 

#Alice In Wonderland | tattoo artist © Bumpkin Tattoo Studio

#The Little Prince Tattoo | tattoo artist © Adrian Bascur 

#The Old Man and the Sea

#Crime and Punishment by Dostoievski | tattoo artist © Eva krbdk

#Faust by Goethe

#The Sandman Series by Neil Gaiman

#Bluebird Poem by Charles Bukowski