71 Cool Book Tattoos That Are Pretty Badass
If you are a person who loves books or maybe even a writer and want to represent your love of writing or just books in general then you could get a cool tattoo of a book. they are one of the newest trends out there, and a literary tattoo means having a truly unique tattoo.
Tattoos, in general, are a unique way to express your passions and the things that make you happy in life. If you love books, why not choose a tattoo that represents your favorite book? Books of all shapes and sizes have been tattoo inspirations for a while, especially when it comes to children’s stories. a book takes you to a completely different world, one that you will surely want to remember forever. A book tattoo is one that can have memorable lines and even charming images; the sky is the limit for anyone who wants to get a book tattoo. body art can be creative and unique if you use books as a focal point. Many people have been inspired by books like Harry Potter, The Little Prince and even Alice in Wonderland because it takes them back to a time where memories are full of joy. you can use quotes from these books or images; totally up to you!
If you’re looking for a book tattoo, take a look at the images below to see if there’s anything you’d like. Below are 71 cool book tattoos that are pretty badass:
1. literary quotes
a great tattoo that is beautiful and creative, the quote just floats.
2. broken skin
I love this tattoo because it seemed like when the skin was broken there was a world of words underneath. It’s an amazing tattoo that anyone will love.
3. beautiful phrases
It’s always good to have inspirational quotes when it comes to literary tattoos.
4. flying books
a great design that is truly inspiring. I love that books turn into birds.
5. simple designs
A simple book design can also create a great tattoo.
6. behind the ear
an open book is sitting behind the ear.
7. popular quotes
This quote is very popular and these books are so beautiful with their color and detail.
8. edgar allen poe
a symbolic tattoo for lovers of the legendary writer’s prose.
9. beautiful designs
an awesome design that has a book surrounded by many pens.
10. third eye
If you like inspirational books, you will surely love this type of tattoo design.
11. a stack of books
If you’re a book lover, perhaps a stack of books is all you need to show off your passion for the written word.
12. old designs
a great design that is unique because it is vintage in nature.
13. inspirational quotes
an awesome design with a great quote.
14. dating
If you love literary quotes, this is definitely a unique way to do it. I love this design!
15. floating books
a big pile of books floating in the back. a truly unique design.
16. books are knowledge
a cartoon image showing that books are knowledge.
17. stunning colors
It could as well be a painting, the colors are so vivid with this tattoo. It is an awesome cover design that has deep and bold colors that have bats reading books in the library. could be images straight from the book, “bats in the library”.
18. book bundle
a great design that has a cartoonish look to it.
19. old school tattoo
This tattoo looks like a drawing, I love the detail of the typewriter.
20. flying pages
The pages of the book fly off and literally become flying birds.
21. other languages
quoting in different languages looks great on the body.
22. simple lines
a simple design that you will surely love if you want a casual design.
23. ships
a book can take you to another world, possibly one that involves sailing the seven seas.
24. dreamcatcher
A detailed tattoo of a stack of books with a dream catcher next to it.
25. letters
These letters literally jump off the page.
26. harry potter
if you’re obsessed with harry potter, get a harry potter inspired tattoo.
27. detailed designs
a great tattoo design that has so many details and a mysterious hand with long nails.
28. multiple elements
You can add different elements to your tattoo to show multiple passions.
29. dark tattoos
These books are dark and mysterious.
30. magic tattoos
There is an air of magic to this tattoo design.
31. funny pictures
This tattoo has a lot of fun images straight out of the book.
32. fly away
Another great example of a book tattoo that turns into birds.
33. wise owl
an impressive owl perched on some books.
34. the raven
a literary design from the old school of poetic literature.
35. bird in a cage
If you have a favorite book, why not get a tattoo that represents your love for the book?
36. books that fly
Another great example of the tattoo that has books flying.
37. have a cup of tea
A good cup of tea can make any reading experience 100 times better.
38. hot tea
If you enjoy a cup of tea while reading, this may be the kind of tattoo you’re looking for.
39. new bookmarks
Remember the days when people used to dry flowers inside books? these look like bookmarks.
40. colorful books
Brighten up your tattoo with some amazing colors.
41. an open book
a simple design that you will surely love.
42. watercolor art
One of my favorite tattoo designs is watercolor images. they are so beautiful and having a book tattoo design as a part of it makes it that much cooler to look at.
43. the galaxy
Imagine that kind of beauty coming out of a book, but it does! this tattoo is so beautiful because of the color; you can’t get enough.
44. cute tattoos
a simple tattoo but with cute elements.
45. climb the ladder of knowledge
a large tattoo that runs the length of the arm. you will surely love this creative design.
46. life stories
If you love life stories or believe in your family stories, then you would love a tattoo like this.
47. the gift of books
a colorful display of books that you are sure to love. Who doesn’t like the gift of books?
48. popular designs
Another great example of a tattoo featuring this popular quote.
49. floral designs
This tattoo can be a symbol of how the mind grows by reading books.
50. handwriting
I love when the quotes look handwritten, it’s a very classy look that you’ll love too.
51. reading a book
a colorful tattoo that shows the adventures of reading a book.
52. similar quotes
We’ve seen this quote many times; it is very popular but also excellent.
53. hogwarts
another great tattoo based on the harry potter series.
54. tattoos on the feet
if you’re looking for something small, why not try a stand-up design?
55. open cage
a great tattoo that is very simple.
56. impressive mountains
a great tattoo design that is sure to please anyone. the dazzling colors of the mountains are truly beautiful, and just take adventures out of the book.
57. many books
a great tattoo with books in dark colors.
58. owl reading
This owl really likes to read, just look at that smile on his face.
59. just a date
Use your favorite quote from a book as inspiration for your book tattoo. is a great way to show your love for your favorite book.
60. the bowler boy
Combine poetry and a work of art, and you have an amazing tattoo design.
61. bright colors
I love bright and bold colors when it comes to tattoo designs, and this one is truly amazing. the colors get brighter as you go towards the background and those paint drips are just amazing.
62. a book
a great tattoo that is certainly simple.
63. growth
The mind grows when you read, and I think that’s what this tattoo means.
64. fly a kite
a great tattoo that is creative as the book shows adventures flying like a kite.
65. ornate designs
an ornate design with a popular quote.
66. paint splatter
I love paint splatter tattoos because they are unique and so colorful. with this design, you see many books between them, and that provides a beautiful design.
67. book of life
If you want to represent the stories of your families through books, you will surely love this tattoo.
68. biceps books
a great design that has a book shelf along the bicep with some books flying out as well. It’s not just strength, it also has brains.
69. Once upon a time
each book has a touch of mystery and is represented in different colors.
70. love books
A great way to show your love of books is through a quote like this.
71. always learning
This owl is determined to read as many books as he can. If you are looking for a detailed tattoo, this is the one for you.