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There are certain books that really get under your skin, and these book-lovers decided to literally do something about it. Some are subtle, just simple images or short phrases that only someone else who has read the book would recognize; others are hard to mistake, with their iconic characters and symbols prominently featured.

Do you have a book-inspired tattoo? Post your photos below, or vote on your favorite!

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#1

Winnie The Pooh Tattoo

Winnie the Pooh tattoo with quote on arm, perfect for bookworms.

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    Harry Potter Tattoo

    Deer tattoo with book-inspired designs, including antlers and symmetrical geometric elements on the arm.

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    #3

    Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland Tattoo

    Tattoo of a Cheshire Cat on a shoulder, inspired by books, featuring vibrant green eyes and a wide grin.

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    #4

    Harry Potter Hidden Owl Tattoo

    Ornate tattoo inspired by a book featuring symbolic floral and geometric designs on an arm.

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    #5

    To Kill A Mockingbird Tattoo

    Forearm with a book-inspired tattoo, featuring italicized text on the skin, perfect for bookworms.

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    #6

    Where The Side Walk Ends Tattoo

    Tattoo featuring Alice in Wonderland characters on an arm, showcasing book-inspired art for bookworms.

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    #7

    Matilda Tattoo

    Tattoo of a girl holding a book with the quote "You are not alone" above her, inspired by literature.

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    #8

    Don Quixote Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo of a knight on horseback, ideal for bookworms.

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    #9

    Where's Waldo Tattoo

    Tattoo of book character behind ear for bookworms, featuring red and white striped hat.

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    #10

    Sherlock Holmes Tattoo

    Tattoo of a Victorian street scene with Big Ben for bookworms.

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    #11

    The Little Prince Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo with a hat and quote for bookworms.

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    #12

    Harry Potter Tattoo

    Tattoo of "9 3/4" on a wrist, a book-inspired design for bookworms.

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    #13

    Alice In Wonderland Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoos of Alice chasing the White Rabbit from a classic story.

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    #14

    Harry Potter Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo of a young wizard on a broomstick chasing a winged ball.

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    #15

    The Hobbit Tattoo

    Tattoo of a hobbit house on skin, inspired by a beloved book, with detailed greenery and round door.

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    #16

    Clockwork Orange And 1984 Tattoo

    Forearm tattoo with minimalist illustration and bold text, inspired by a classic book theme for bookworms.

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    #17

    Map Of Middle Earth From Lord Of The Rings Tattoo

    Back tattoo of a detailed Middle-earth map, perfect for bookworms and Tolkien enthusiasts.

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    #18

    Harry Potter Tattoos

    Book-inspired tattoos featuring deer silhouettes with words "always" and "protego" on each arm.

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    #19

    Lord Of The Rings Tattoo

    Tattoo of a famous book quote in elegant script on a person's upper arm.

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    #20

    Where The Wild Things Are Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo of a whimsical creature with a child in a boat under a starry sky.

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    #21

    Moby Dick Tattoo

    Tattoo of a whale and ocean waves inspired by a book, designed on a person's leg.

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    #22

    The Little Prince Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo featuring a whimsical design on a person's side.

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    #23

    Narnia Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo featuring a lamp post under a snowy sky, ideal for bookworms.

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    #24

    Chronicles Of Narnia Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo featuring a quote and illustration of a lamppost and trees on a person's back.

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    #25

    Frankenstein Tattoo

    Heart-shaped book-inspired tattoo with classic characters on an arm, ideal for bookworms.

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    #26

    Robin Hood Tattoo

    Tattoo of a parchment with a quote, arrows, and quill inspired by books on a person's forearm.

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Because we always have a choice, even when it feels like we don't.” ― A.C. Gaughen, Scarlet

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    #27

    Where The Wild Things Are Tattoo

    Back tattoo with "Where the Wild Things Are" scene, perfect for bookworms.

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    #28

    Harry Potter Tattoo

    Tattoo of a clock with leaves and the phrase "Until the very end" on a bookworm's shoulder.

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    #29

    The Moomins Tattoo

    Tattoo of a book character holding flowers on an arm for bookworms.

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    #30

    Six Fantasy Book Series Tattoos On One Arm

    Forearm with book-inspired tattoos featuring iconic symbols for bookworms.

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1 is Eolian Talent Pipes from the Name of the Wind book, part of the Kingkiller Chronicles, by Patrick Rothfuss.

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    #31

    Harry Potter Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo of Deathly Hallows symbol on wrist, resting on grass.

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    #32

    Harry Potter Half Sleeve Tattoo

    Tattoo of an owl holding a letter with book-inspired designs on an arm.

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    #33

    The Hunger Games Tattoo

    Colorful book-inspired tattoo with a bird and arrow design on a forearm.

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    #34

    Animal Farm Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo of pigs in suits with the text "Some animals are more equal than others."

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    #35

    The Secret Garden Tattoo

    Colorful book-inspired tattoo featuring a girl in a yellow coat surrounded by flowers and a mystical setting.

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    #36

    The Fault In Our Stars Tattoo

    Tattoo of a book quote on an arm, lying on grass, perfect for bookworms.

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    #37

    Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows Tattoo

    A forearm tattoo depicting book-inspired silhouettes and trees, ideal for dedicated bookworms.

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    #38

    Mary Poppins Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo of a silhouetted figure flying over a cityscape with a parasol, set against a sunset backdrop.

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    #39

    The Hunger Games Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo of a mockingbird with flames, ideal for bookworms.

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    #40

    A Song Of Ice And Fire Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo of a direwolf with "Winter is Coming" text, for bookworms.

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    #41

    Sherlock Holmes Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo featuring a pipe, hat, and 221B address, ideal for bookworms.

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    #42

    On The Road Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo with mountain design and quote on upper back.

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    #43

    Peter Pan Tattoo

    Tattoo of flying silhouettes over a clock tower, inspired by a classic book for bookworms.

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This wouldn't be inspired by the book, but by the disney movie. Really, the ORIGINAL book (by J M Barrie) is different.

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    #44

    Divergent Tattoo

    Tattoo featuring an eye, fire, scales, tree, and hands for bookworms.

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    #45

    The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo of a person fishing, framed by nature design, on an arm.

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    #46

    The Book Thief Tattoo

    Tattoo of a woman dancing with a grim reaper, inspired by a book theme for bookworms.

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    #47

    The Hobbit Tattoo

    Tattoo of "The Hobbit" book cover on forearm, ideal for bookworms seeking book-inspired ink.

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    #48

    The Catcher In The Rye Tattoo

    Tattoo of a character in an orange hat with birds, inspired by a book, on a person's back.

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    #49

    Matilda Tattoo

    Tattoo of Matilda from Roald Dahl's book, sitting on a stack of colorful books.

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    Vicki Martin
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    #50

    A Song Of Ice And Fire Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo of a dark fantasy character with glowing blue eyes and detailed armor on the arm.

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    #51

    Alice In Wonderland Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo on arm featuring a literary quote, ideal for passionate bookworms.

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    #52

    The Little Prince Tattoo

    Tattoo of a book character standing on a planet, surrounded by stars, perfect for bookworms seeking inspiration.

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    #53

    The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo with laurel wreath and the quote "Courage, dear heart" on forearm.

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    #54

    Wheel Of Time Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo with a snake, vine, and banner featuring the word "Light" on someone's side.

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    #55

    Poe

    Tattoo of an open book with birds flying, inspired by literature for bookworms.

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    Melissa Spencer
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    #56

    The Catcher In The Rye Tattoo

    Tattoo on foot reading "it's history, it's poetry," inspired by a book quote.

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    #57

    Clock Work Orange Tattoo

    Tattoo inspired by a book featuring a stylized face with a gear-shaped eye on an arm.

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    #58

    Pippi Longstocking Tattoo

    Tattoo of a girl holding books, inspired by literature, with red hair and patchwork dress on leg.

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    #59

    Jane Eyre Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo with a quote and ink bottle design on an arm.

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    #60

    Ferdinand The Bull

    Tattoo of a bull holding a flower, inspired by a book, on a person's arm.

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    Jeff Johnson
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    #61

    Fahrenheit 415 Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo of a figure surrounded by flames, symbolizing literary passion.

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    #62

    Extremely Loud And Incredibly Close Tattoo

    Tattoo of a book-inspired quote in cursive script on a person's forearm.

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    #63

    The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Tattoo

    Tattoo of book characters on arm, showcasing book-inspired art for bookworms.

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    #64

    Pride And Prejudice Tattoo

    Tattoo of the Pemberley estate on a forearm, a design inspired by classic literature for bookworms.

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    #65

    Lolita Tattoo

    Book-inspired tattoo on forearm with literary text in cursive font.

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    #66

    Pride And Prejudice

    Blue shoes with Pride & Prejudice tattoos on feet, book-inspired tattoos for bookworms.

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    #67

    The Little Prince Puzzle Tattoo

    Colorful tattoo featuring book-inspired puzzle pieces and text.

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    Attila Szabó
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    #68

    Great Gatsby Tattoo

    Tattoo featuring a book quote and eye illustration for bookworms.

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    #69

    The Hobbit

    Dragon and mountain tattoo inspired by a book, featuring intricate designs and shading for bookworms.

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    Maggi Lee
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    #70

    The Story Of Ferdinand Tattoo

    Colorful book-inspired tattoo with a tree and sunset design on a person's thigh.

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    #71

    A Series Of Unfortunate Events Tattoo

    Ankle with an eye tattoo, inspired by a book illustration.

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    Matthew Dillon
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    #72

    1984

    Tattoo of the word "good" with plus signs on shoulder, inspired by book elements.

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    Alyson Lowe
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    #73

    Harry Potter Tattoo

    Forearm tattoo of a badger with a striped scarf, inspired by a book, for bookworms.

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    Jennifer Reed
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see you're a Hufflepuff. I personally believe I am a Ravenclaw:)

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    #74

    Steppenwolf - Hermann Hesse

    Minimalist book-inspired tattoo on a person's calf, combining a face and animal design.

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    Soumya Saxena
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    #75

    Harry Potter Themed Half Sleeve. Done At By Chris Gunn In Austin.

    Colorful book-inspired tattoo sleeve with vibrant symbols and book imagery.

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    Jennifer Cue
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    #76

    Master And Margarita Tattoo

    Tattoo of a book quote in Cyrillic script on a person's forearm.

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    Matúš “Mikšo” Mikšík
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    #77

    The Little Prince Puzzle Tattoo

    Colorful tattoo featuring book-inspired puzzle pieces and text.

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    Attila Szabó
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    #78

    "may The Wind Under Your Wings Bear You Where The Sun Sails And The Moon Walks" - The Hobbit

    Tattoo of book-inspired quote on arm against a textured brick background.

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    SarahJane Sim
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    #79

    Harry Potter Themed Half Sleeve Done By Chris Gunn In Austin.

    Colorful tattoo sleeve featuring book-inspired designs with magical elements for bookworms.

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    Jennifer Cue
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