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30 Literary Tattoos for Bookish Babes

Get your nose out of your favorite novel long enough to peep this inspired ink
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Literary Tattoos: 'Voyage of the Dawn Treader'
Though C.S. Lewis' memorable Chronicles of Narnia gave readers lots of quotes to choose one, this one feels especially poignant.



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Literary Tattoos: 'East of Eden'
The Hebrew word timshel will speak to John Steinbeck devotees.



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Literary Tattoos: 'The Little Prince'
The pages of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's book are filled with darling tattoo inspiration, but we love this stark line-drawing landscape for its simplicity.



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Literary Tattoos: 'Slaughterhouse Five'
Etch a favorite "Slaughterhouse Five" reference onto your skin.



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Literary Tattoos: 'Peter Pan'
Do you believe you can fly? Prove it with ink that tips a hat to J.M. Barrie's charming children's story.



BY MARY SQUILLACE | MAR 30, 2016 | SHARES
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