Science Ink

Tattoos of the Science Obsessed

Ranked #20 in Tattoo

Body art meets popular science in this elegant, mind-blowing collection, written by renowned science writer Carl Zimmer. Showcasing hundreds of eye-catching tattoos that pay tribute to various scientific disciplines, from evolutionary biology and neuroscience to mathematics and astrophysics, Science Ink reveals the stories of the individuals who chose to inscribe their obsessions in their skin. Best of all, each tattoo provides a leaping-off point for bestselling essayist and lecturer Zimmer to reflect on the science in question, whether it's the importance of an image of Darwin's... more

Reviews and Recommendations

We've comprehensively compiled reviews of Science Ink from the world's leading experts.

Geoffrey Miller PPS The book 'Science Ink' by @carlzimmer is a fascinating look at scientists' science-themed tattoos. https://t.co/YDTsO4uUPq (Source)

Natasha Mitchell @Constababble Yes and it's in @carlzimmer's beautiful book, if you haven't seen Carl's book you will love it https://t.co/FiOAOWw5Na (Source)


Similar Books

If you like Science Ink, check out these similar top-rated books:


Learn: What makes Shortform summaries the best in the world?