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Literary Tattoo Lovers Wear Books on Their Sleeves

By Ben MuessigOct 20th 2010 – 4:33PM
 Courtesy of HarperCollins

Courtesy of HarperCollins

(Oct. 20) -- There's the printed word, and there's the inked word. Book lovers around the world have found a new way to show their appreciation for their favorite texts: literary tattoos. From famous quotes by Shakespeare to secret symbols envisioned by Thomas Pynchon, tats inspired by literature are quickly becoming...

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Bibliophilia or bibliophilism is the love of books. Accordingly a bibliophile is an individual who loves books. A bookworm is someone who loves books for their content, or who otherwise loves reading. The -ia-suffixed form "bibliophilia" is sometimes considered to be an incorrect usage; the older "bibliophilism" is considered more correct. The adjective form of the term is bibliophilic. A bibliophile may be, but is not necessarily, a book collector.

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