A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

How to Build a Boat


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.

Comments

94 responses to “How to Build a Boat”

  1. Butcher Avatar
    Butcher

    Dune AND Disney’s version of 10,000 Leauges? AWESOME

  2. Butcher Avatar
    Butcher

    Dune AND Disney’s version of 10,000 Leauges? AWESOME

  3. CoryVictorious Avatar

    i fuckin love it.

  4. CoryVictorious Avatar

    i fuckin love it.

  5. heidi Avatar

    Dune me up, baby. I love it.

  6. heidi Avatar

    Dune me up, baby. I love it.

  7. Quoll Avatar
    Quoll

    Walk without rhythm and you wont attract the worm.

    AWESOME.

  8. Quoll Avatar
    Quoll

    Walk without rhythm and you wont attract the worm.

    AWESOME.

  9. mela Avatar
    mela

    Walk without rhythm and you wont attract the worm.

    thats it, even in the real world ;-))

  10. mela Avatar
    mela

    Walk without rhythm and you wont attract the worm.

    thats it, even in the real world ;-))

  11. Damo Avatar
    Damo

    Anyone else reminded of Stephen Kings The Langoliers here?
    Awesome tattoo btw.

  12. Damo Avatar
    Damo

    Anyone else reminded of Stephen Kings The Langoliers here?
    Awesome tattoo btw.

  13. WARBORN (THE ORIGINAL) Avatar
    WARBORN (THE ORIGINAL)

    I AM PLANNING ON READINGG THE QU’””RAN.
    ALSO, HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENZE PEOPLE.

  14. WARBORN (THE ORIGINAL) Avatar
    WARBORN (THE ORIGINAL)

    I AM PLANNING ON READINGG THE QU’””RAN.
    ALSO, HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENZE PEOPLE.

  15. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    Bam has book worm tattoos too….
    — love the 10,000 leagues though 🙂

    WOOT to the 19th century!

  16. Brittney Avatar
    Brittney

    Bam has book worm tattoos too….
    — love the 10,000 leagues though 🙂

    WOOT to the 19th century!

  17. zombi Avatar
    zombi

    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

  18. zombi Avatar
    zombi

    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

  19. Colin Avatar
    Colin

    If this man and my antiquarian printing themed sleeve ever meet, the world will explode in an orgy of book nerd tattoos.

  20. Colin Avatar
    Colin

    If this man and my antiquarian printing themed sleeve ever meet, the world will explode in an orgy of book nerd tattoos.

  21. alex Avatar
    alex

    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!

  22. alex Avatar
    alex

    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!

  23. Komenu Avatar
    Komenu

    The Road and Picture of Dorian Grey

  24. Komenu Avatar
    Komenu

    The Road and Picture of Dorian Grey

  25. Evermore Avatar
    Evermore

    Most of all those creatures remind me of the sand-worms in Tremors:o

  26. Evermore Avatar
    Evermore

    Most of all those creatures remind me of the sand-worms in Tremors:o

  27. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Zombi – What if the person doesn’t want sleeves, just what they have on their hands?

  28. CoryVictorious Avatar

    Zombi – What if the person doesn’t want sleeves, just what they have on their hands?

  29. spookybeck Avatar
    spookybeck

    the spice!
    nice coloring, and as a bookworm (who never quite finished Dune), I love it as well as the noble octopus.

  30. spookybeck Avatar
    spookybeck

    the spice!
    nice coloring, and as a bookworm (who never quite finished Dune), I love it as well as the noble octopus.

  31. sam Avatar
    sam

    if arm tattoos are called sleeves, I think hand tattoos should should be called gloves…

  32. sam Avatar
    sam

    if arm tattoos are called sleeves, I think hand tattoos should should be called gloves…

  33. WARBORN(THE ORIGINAL) Avatar

    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.

  34. WARBORN(THE ORIGINAL) Avatar

    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.

  35. J Avatar
    J

    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

  36. J Avatar
    J

    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

  37. Jessyka Avatar
    Jessyka

    Ooooh American Gods is amazing! Neil Gaiman is one of my favourite writers.

    Jealous.Wish I had a nerdy book tattoo.

  38. Jessyka Avatar
    Jessyka

    Ooooh American Gods is amazing! Neil Gaiman is one of my favourite writers.

    Jealous.Wish I had a nerdy book tattoo.

  39. zombi Avatar
    zombi

    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?

  40. zombi Avatar
    zombi

    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?

  41. hilleffinmill Avatar

    It looks absolutely marvelous.

    As for book-age,
    Anything by Chuck Palahniuk.
    Extremely awesome.
    =]

  42. hilleffinmill Avatar

    It looks absolutely marvelous.

    As for book-age,
    Anything by Chuck Palahniuk.
    Extremely awesome.
    =]

  43. nicfromtx Avatar
    nicfromtx

    dune tattoo club. i have one, who else?

  44. nicfromtx Avatar
    nicfromtx

    dune tattoo club. i have one, who else?

  45. spookybeck Avatar
    spookybeck

    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.

  46. spookybeck Avatar
    spookybeck

    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.

  47. Tattomybrain Avatar
    Tattomybrain

    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.

  48. Tattomybrain Avatar
    Tattomybrain

    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.

  49. nepenthes Avatar

    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 ].

  50. nepenthes Avatar

    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 ].

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