# Literary Tattoos Inked Art for Writers and Word Nerds By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoos-you-can-read-literary-based-tattoo-designs References: [yuppiepunk.org](http://www.yuppiepunk.org/2008/04/a-not-so-complete-history-of-literary-tattoos.html) They’re kind of cool, and a great place to find unexpected pieces of literature. Tattoos that feature literary works give an unexpected twist to reading, kind of like science tattoos. Since [literature and tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-cristal-pen) both use ink, however, perhaps they naturally gravitate towards each other. We have passages from Dickens inscribed on forearms, while other tattoos borrow images from the cover art of a dust jacket, such as the 'Fight Club' logo from Chuck Palahniuk’s novel. Also classed as [literary tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory) are [illustrations from the pages of books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booksy) such as “The Velveteen Rabbit” or “Where the Wild Things Are.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Literary Tattoos:** The trend of literary tattoos presents an opportunity for tattoo artists to specialize in creating unique designs inspired by literary works. - **Inked Art:** The growing popularity of inked art based on literary works opens up an innovative market for artists and illustrators to collaborate with writers and publishers. - **Book-inspired Tattoos:** The trend of book-inspired tattoos offers an opportunity for publishers to collaborate with tattoo artists and create promotional campaigns that bridge the gap between literature and visual art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tattoo Industry:** The trend of literary tattoos creates a demand for tattoo artists who can create customized designs inspired by literary works. - **Publishing Industry:** The popularity of book-inspired tattoos presents an opportunity for publishers to collaborate with artists and create merchandise, such as book-themed temporary tattoos, to appeal to literary enthusiasts. - **Art and Design Industry:** The intersection of literature and tattoos opens up a new market for artists and designers to create unique illustrations and artwork based on popular literary works. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Themed Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punchkins-book-plushies.md) - [Luxe Literary-Inspired Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-book-tote.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Unique Book-Inspired Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-shaped-fans.md) - [Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read.md) - [Novel-Inspired Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-wallets.md) - [Storytelling Literary Perfumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotto-fragrances-literature-collection.md) - [Functional Bookworm-Inspired Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-tote.md) - [Imitation Book Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-bookwallets.md)