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Contrariwise: Literary Tattoos

The original literary tattoo blog! Over 600 tattoos from books, poetry, music, and other sources.

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If you have a problem with the form below, you can send an email directly to [email protected].

Please submit ONE TATTOO PER FORM, unless you have multiple tattoos from the same book or author, or the tattoos are otherwise related in some way.

If you have more than 3 images (for example, you have a kickass literary sleeve that can’t be captured in just 3 images), skip the form and email them to me.

Photo Guidelines

  • Please don’t send blurry photos.  Make sure your tattoo is legible.
  • Please don’t send pictures with blood in them.
  • Rule of thumb: if you feel compelled to say “sorry for the crappy photo…” consider taking a better one.

FAQ

If you don’t post my submission right away, should I keep sending it over and over until you do?

Please don’t.  Sometimes it takes a long time to post, but there’s no reason I shouldn’t have it in my inbox.  If you’re worried I didn’t get it, email me and ask.

Why haven’t you posted my tattoo?  Do you hate it?  Do you hate me?

I have a backlog of literally thousands of submissions.  Don’t take it personally if it takes a long time to post yours.  I’m sorry!

Please see disclaimer below.

Submission Form

Name/Pseudonym (will be published)

Email (will not be published)

What is your tattoo from? (Book, poem, quote, etc. The more info, the better!)

Is there a backstory, or any other information you'd like to include?

Anything else?

What is the font? (if applicable/if you know)

Pictures (jpg, png, and gif only, at least 1 required)


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Small Print

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By submitting User Submissions to this site, you represent and warrant that the User Submissions is your original work, that the User Submission does not violate any agreement between you and a third party, and that the User Submission shall not infringe upon or violate any law, agreement or other rights of any kind, of any third party, without limitation, rights affecting copyright, patent, trademark, unfair competition, contract, defamation, privacy or publicity. You agree that you will, at your own expense, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Contrariwise and its affiliated and related entities, licensees, successors and assigns, employees, officers and directors, representatives, contractors and agents from all claims, losses, damages and expenses of any kind (including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and disbursements) arising out of or in connection with a breach or alleged breach by you of your obligations or warranties herein.