As part of our ongoing effort to bring you the absolute best in both knuckle and cephalopod tattoos, here’s some hand-work by Asa Rogers at Art With Heart in Denver, Colorado. It’s common knowledge that I can’t help but find endearing stylistic mishmashes, and this Asian lettering/”Book Worm”/sea-creature battle just plain does it for me. (The brilliant coloring doesn’t hurt.)
And before anyone pipes in with a worry or complaint that they either (1) already have “Book Worm” on their knuckles or (2) were planning on getting it and this just ruins their day…cheer up. If there’s a fine club of which to be a part, I think this would be it. On that note, what’s everybody reading this summer? Let’s hear your recommendations, ModBloggers. Oh, and of course, the other hand of above set is conveniently placed after the jump.
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Dune AND Disney’s version of 10,000 Leauges? AWESOME
Dune AND Disney’s version of 10,000 Leauges? AWESOME
i fuckin love it.
i fuckin love it.
Dune me up, baby. I love it.
Dune me up, baby. I love it.
Walk without rhythm and you wont attract the worm.
AWESOME.
Walk without rhythm and you wont attract the worm.
AWESOME.
Walk without rhythm and you wont attract the worm.
thats it, even in the real world ;-))
Walk without rhythm and you wont attract the worm.
thats it, even in the real world ;-))
Anyone else reminded of Stephen Kings The Langoliers here?
Awesome tattoo btw.
Anyone else reminded of Stephen Kings The Langoliers here?
Awesome tattoo btw.
I AM PLANNING ON READINGG THE QU’””RAN.
ALSO, HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENZE PEOPLE.
I AM PLANNING ON READINGG THE QU’””RAN.
ALSO, HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENZE PEOPLE.
Bam has book worm tattoos too….
— love the 10,000 leagues though 🙂
WOOT to the 19th century!
Bam has book worm tattoos too….
— love the 10,000 leagues though 🙂
WOOT to the 19th century!
the tattoos are well done. Where are the sleeves to go with those heavily tattooed hands?…i’m sure he will get to those after his huge neck piece
the tattoos are well done. Where are the sleeves to go with those heavily tattooed hands?…i’m sure he will get to those after his huge neck piece
If this man and my antiquarian printing themed sleeve ever meet, the world will explode in an orgy of book nerd tattoos.
If this man and my antiquarian printing themed sleeve ever meet, the world will explode in an orgy of book nerd tattoos.
i hate to be that gal, but its 20,000 leagues, not 10,000.
I know because its sitting in front of me! thats my summer reading.
And hopefully most of the Necronomicon collection by HP lovecraft.
Gotta love a bookworm! especially one so willing to embrace it!
i hate to be that gal, but its 20,000 leagues, not 10,000.
I know because its sitting in front of me! thats my summer reading.
And hopefully most of the Necronomicon collection by HP lovecraft.
Gotta love a bookworm! especially one so willing to embrace it!
The Road and Picture of Dorian Grey
The Road and Picture of Dorian Grey
Most of all those creatures remind me of the sand-worms in Tremors:o
Most of all those creatures remind me of the sand-worms in Tremors:o
Zombi – What if the person doesn’t want sleeves, just what they have on their hands?
Zombi – What if the person doesn’t want sleeves, just what they have on their hands?
the spice!
nice coloring, and as a bookworm (who never quite finished Dune), I love it as well as the noble octopus.
the spice!
nice coloring, and as a bookworm (who never quite finished Dune), I love it as well as the noble octopus.
if arm tattoos are called sleeves, I think hand tattoos should should be called gloves…
if arm tattoos are called sleeves, I think hand tattoos should should be called gloves…
WELL OF COARSE SOMEONE IS TRIEING TO MANIPULATE YOU PEOPLE INTO THINKING I, WARBORN(THE ORIGINAL), WOUILD READ THE KU’RAAN. I CHALLENGE WHOEVER YOU ARE TO A KNIFE FITE. I CAN TELL FROM ALL THE HULLABALOO YOU POEPLE LIKE SCARRS AND ALL THAT GROOVY SHIT. SO A KNIFE FITE WOULD BE FRUITFUL IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEEN(AND I THINK U DO) WE COULD VIDEO IT AND SELL IT AND GIVE THE PROFFITS TO THIS SITE SO THEY CAN HIRE BETTER POEPLE TO COMMENT ON THINGS SENCE EVERYONE IS SO NEGATIV ALL THE TIME.
WELL OF COARSE SOMEONE IS TRIEING TO MANIPULATE YOU PEOPLE INTO THINKING I, WARBORN(THE ORIGINAL), WOUILD READ THE KU’RAAN. I CHALLENGE WHOEVER YOU ARE TO A KNIFE FITE. I CAN TELL FROM ALL THE HULLABALOO YOU POEPLE LIKE SCARRS AND ALL THAT GROOVY SHIT. SO A KNIFE FITE WOULD BE FRUITFUL IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEEN(AND I THINK U DO) WE COULD VIDEO IT AND SELL IT AND GIVE THE PROFFITS TO THIS SITE SO THEY CAN HIRE BETTER POEPLE TO COMMENT ON THINGS SENCE EVERYONE IS SO NEGATIV ALL THE TIME.
STRONGLY recommend that if you have not read/finished Dune, do it. Last year i read all 6 of the original books and they are a contender for my all time favorite, it will take over your life. Also, Im reading American Gods right now by Neil Gaiman
STRONGLY recommend that if you have not read/finished Dune, do it. Last year i read all 6 of the original books and they are a contender for my all time favorite, it will take over your life. Also, Im reading American Gods right now by Neil Gaiman
Ooooh American Gods is amazing! Neil Gaiman is one of my favourite writers.
Jealous.Wish I had a nerdy book tattoo.
Ooooh American Gods is amazing! Neil Gaiman is one of my favourite writers.
Jealous.Wish I had a nerdy book tattoo.
CoreyVictorious….if the wearer just wants his or her hands done, if thats what makes them truly happy and more comfortable in their own skin, then awesome! I have met a handful of people lately with just neck tattoos and ask them why that area to start with….”why would i want a tattoo where nobody can see it”…..is that what tattoos are now? The latest trend?
CoreyVictorious….if the wearer just wants his or her hands done, if thats what makes them truly happy and more comfortable in their own skin, then awesome! I have met a handful of people lately with just neck tattoos and ask them why that area to start with….”why would i want a tattoo where nobody can see it”…..is that what tattoos are now? The latest trend?
It looks absolutely marvelous.
As for book-age,
Anything by Chuck Palahniuk.
Extremely awesome.
=]
It looks absolutely marvelous.
As for book-age,
Anything by Chuck Palahniuk.
Extremely awesome.
=]
dune tattoo club. i have one, who else?
dune tattoo club. i have one, who else?
I’m a huge fan o’ Palahnuik, as well as gaiman…I probly will add Dune tothe summer reading.
and, I think “gloves” are a great term for such ink.
I’m a huge fan o’ Palahnuik, as well as gaiman…I probly will add Dune tothe summer reading.
and, I think “gloves” are a great term for such ink.
Refering to the coment about getting tattoos in places where people can see them, who cares, i mean i have tattoos where nobody will see them unless i am in a bikini kinda thing, but i also dont want all of my tattoos to be completely hidden. I dont think its a trend i think its identity.
Refering to the coment about getting tattoos in places where people can see them, who cares, i mean i have tattoos where nobody will see them unless i am in a bikini kinda thing, but i also dont want all of my tattoos to be completely hidden. I dont think its a trend i think its identity.
1.) my squid tattoo could beat up your squid tattoo
2.) me and my squid tattoo also demand pictures of an antiquarian printing themed sleeve
3.) the gents at my tattoo parlour refer to tattoos that begin at the wrist/hand and end at t-shirt sleeve height as “lady gloves” [ yes, derisively ].
1.) my squid tattoo could beat up your squid tattoo
2.) me and my squid tattoo also demand pictures of an antiquarian printing themed sleeve
3.) the gents at my tattoo parlour refer to tattoos that begin at the wrist/hand and end at t-shirt sleeve height as “lady gloves” [ yes, derisively ].