Devin Hester punt return vs Duke [2005] The Word Made Flesh. A (Not So) Complete History of Literary Tattoos. Johannes Guttenberg invented the printing press in Germany in 1439. Samuel O’Reilly invented the modern tattoo machine in 1891. And sometime around the turn of the century the first literary tattoo was born. Whether nostalgic for the characters from a favorite children’s book or as a tribute to a favorite writer’s words, the book tattoo is a classy way to go. The lowbrow nature of the tattoo juxtaposes nicely against the highbrow art of the book. Here now, a look at some of its many forms.
And if you dig this post, make sure to take a look at our other pop culture tattoo histories: Bands | Movies | Television | Corporate Logos The aforementioned Guttenberg’s most famous work was the Guttenberg Bible. Scripture as fuck art. Whether a line from “Hamlet,” his 18th sonnet, or Megan Fox’s favorite passage from “King Lear,” you can’t go wrong with something from Sir Billy Shakespeare. Plath, Dickens, Frost, Kerouac — all icons of modern literature, and all great-looking tattoos. Tattoo Pooh. 20 Awesome Literary Tattoos. Contrariwise: Literary Tattoos. The Prettiest Little Monster - Tattoos I Love.
Go to mobile version LiveJournal You are viewing 's journal The Prettiest Little Monster Tattoos I Love Freakish Stats:: Name Harlot (FreakShOw) View Recent Ramblings:: Archive:: Lovers:: Harlot Bits & Pieces Links Freakshow:: The Model 1/10/11 02:23 pm I have a whole folder of tattoos I've come across online. I love these! I've always found something breathtaking and magical about tattoos, especially the simple text tattoos. Words can be heartbreaking and life-altering. Tattoos like this have always drawn me in. 1 Shout Drop A Line:: 11/27/11 05:04 pm (UTC) I always thought that if I got a tattoo, it'd be a pretentiousness quote, but my favorites are of the birds on the fence posts and the pocket watch. Reply Thread Powered by LiveJournal.com. Yeaaayeaa / Wasted with the rhythm; angry with the melody. The Words to Every Song.