Over time these bookplates became a kind of specialised artwork created by artists and designersnot only for their own collected books but also for the libraries of serious book collectors. Just click on the image to bring up the largest size. Early in 1891, a few bookplate collectors met in london to establish the ex libris society, and, at the end of the first year, the society had 300 members, and began publishing its journal of the ex libris society. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, the obscure or even bizarre and surreal. See more ideas about ex libris, medical and owl classroom. A bookplate also known as exlibris is a printed or.
Master of incomparable drawing, engraving and printing skills, in the domain of ex libris, she is faithful to its traditional meaning and function as marks of ownership of. A bookplate, also known as exlibris latin, from the books of. Products archive bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex. Bookplates have been designed by artists and engravers such as albrecht durer, thomas bewick, paul revere, kate greenaway, aubrey beardsley, marc chagall, m.
Cary memorial library bookplates maine memory network. George steiner is the person for whom designers will prepare the ex libris prints. These are perfect for young children and adults alike as your bookshelf grows and you want to put your own stamp on favourite volumes. Nov 14, 2014 the home of the greatest collection of books on earth should have some spectacular bookplates on its shelves. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris.
Official page of dutch progressive metal band ex libris. Antique book plates known more generally as book plates, ex libris are prints, drawings or watercolors designed by artists to be inserted into the front of books to display ownership. Ex libris stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Make your prized books unique with honeytree personalised ex libris bookplate labels. Focus on bookplate artist amy sacker ex libris art. A bookplate or bookplate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th century, also known as exlibris latin for from the books or library, is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Search the bookplate collections of frederikshavn art museum and exlibris. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. See more ideas about art nouveau, ex libris and art. Escher, rockwell kent, leonard baskin, barry moser, and others. Many collectors have specialized topics and themes that they focus on. Exlibris, exlibris, ex libris, bookplate, henri bacher, year. Ex libris, meaning from the library of, or from the books of is a latin expression concerning the artform of bookplates stamps or labels inside books that identify the owner. By 1897, a list had been compiled of no fewer than 1,500 artists and engravers who had executed bookplates.
The bookplate society has had an unusual but rather impressive history. See more ideas about ex libris, art and illustration. Exlibris or bookplates are almost as old as printed books. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. Samuel pepys and rudyard kipling have used them, but a personal bookplate has been available to anyone owning a library and wishing to place in. Bookplates in the archives kings college cambridge.
A bookplate also known as exlibris is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on. Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly valuable and treasured, bookplates became an art form practiced by artists across europe and. For any additional information you can contact us using our contactform. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Get a private tour of james goodes bookplate collection.
Primrose hill press is proud to carry a selection of books on the ex libris bookplate and its important role in the history of libraries and private collections as well as the lineage of books in general. Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin for from the books of are small decorative labels to be pasted inside a books cover to express personal ownership. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book owner. Bookplates, also known by the term ex libris, evolved over centuries from simple inscriptions to printed woodcuts to an artistic medium that has attracted worldclass artists and illustrators. This bookplate is one of a number of plates by renowned artist rockwell kent. The words ex libris are simply the use of latin to establish the ownership of the book. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Our artshop has a vast catalogue of exlibris bookplates, all ordered by artist. Zealous book collectors have always prominently placed inside the first few pages of a book their ex libris bookplate as a sign of ownership of books that they acquire. Many wellknown figures have used bookplates and many wellknown artists have created them over the years, but they are available for anyone to use.
Ex libris artists, bookplate artists from over all the world. Often they show the family coat of arms or some particular area of interest to the owner. They are a common form of wording on the label and many people refer to them as ex libris, rather than bookplates. We hope that, viewing the often beautiful art pieces, you can make a choice. We strive to update our catalogue with new pieces several times a month. Known more generally as book plates, ex libris are prints, drawings or watercolors designed by artists to be inserted into the front of books to display ownership. Goodspeed also from boston in a series of short volumes dedicated to the work of ex libris designers of the day.
Their origins are closely related, since the exlibris were born out of the need to identify the books ownership. Most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british. I think the green ones would be pretty in garden books. It is made by an artist who is commissioned by the owner to create according to his. Oct 21, 2011 thats part of the reason why i found ex libris. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. Ex libris bookplates are also ideal for books taken to school and out of the house, especially your holiday home. A delightfully attractive book presenting the bookplate a neglected art form that has nevertheless been practised by leading artists of their generation, from albrecht duerer to edward burnejones. Falling membership and a financial crisis brought the society. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership.
Bookplates, also known by the term exlibris, evolved over centuries from simple inscriptions to printed woodcuts to an artistic medium that has attracted worldclass artists and illustrators. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british museum. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label affixed to the inside front cover of a book. Books about bookplates ex libris offer a glimpse into the history of book ownership and the art of bookplate or ex libris design as well. Ex libris both as a hobby and as an art form now have a presence on the world wide web. Bookplates, ultimate library on cd 38 books, ex libris, etched, engraved, designs, guides information4all on. The studio, friarsgate, jedburgh, roxburghshire td8 6bn, scotland telephone. Other bookplates have an image that is a visual pun on the name of the owner. Today im offering a fun free printable of some antique bookplatesive made them in a couple of different colors for you. But after the invention of the printing press they became a small.
Bookplates and ex libris are rightly admired today as miniature works of art allowing collectors to build an affordable collection of original and often signed art works in a variety of print techniques such as etching, woodblock, intaglio and aquatint. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ex libris is a site dedicated to those who love bookplates artists, collectors, bibliophiles, librarians and the simple amateur. The traditional use of bookplates, begun in the 15th century, is to identify the owner of a book.
Our artshop has a vast catalogue of exlibrisbookplates, all ordered by artist. Ex libris for mantero by czech artist michel fingesten gianni mantero was chairman of b. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. I tend to spend my time and energy searching for 18thcentury american ex libris, bookplates from the libraries of famous people from any country, and bookplates with jewish signs or symbols.
Originally a mark of prestige and status in society, book plates emerged in the fifteenth century and usually bore the owners family coat of arms. The artists initials and the year are visible at the bottom. Ex libris marks of book ownership of excellence the rumanian artist elena hlodec is one of the rising stars in the skies of contemporary ex libris. My printer setting has the option of fit to page if. Oct 17, 2016 bookplates exlibris made for doctors, physicians, surgeons, psychiatrists and other medical professionals as wel as medical. Exlibris congress, vologda, russia, august 2016 1 a letter from ballarat 2 an american connection. Famous artists such as william hogarth and members of the bloomsbury group all designed bookplates for themselves and others. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first. Visualizza altre idee su ex libris, libri e pagine di copertina. Info select options a109 bookplate with home library and globe, ex libris wording. In 1891 a group of serious exlibris collectors met and founded the ex libris society, which for eighteen years published a wellillustrated journal, still a useful source of information about british bookplates.
Grolier club, maria gerard messenger womens bookplate collection. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first bookplates usually incorporated the decorative coats of arms of the fabulously wealthy. Henri bacher, french bookplate artist ex libris for sale. As a mark of possession, it begun to be a manuscript of the owners hand painted armorial. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. By 1897, a list had been compiled of no fewer than. Exlibris bookplate collection special collections images. Bookplates from the libraries of the rich and famous. Seen from the history of culture, bookplates are part of applied graphics like.
They take pride in one of the largest collections of the world with about 450. The art of bookplates, a new book by martin hopkinson and published by yale university press, so delightful. Jun 21, 2011 endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin for from the books of are small decorative labels to be pasted inside a books cover to express personal ownership. Bookplates, ultimate library on cd 38 books, ex libris. May 01, 2011 provides history and examples of ex libris. My printer setting has the option of fit to page if yours does too, select that option for the perfect print size, as this was made to fi t an 8. Goodspeed also from boston in a series of short volumes dedicated to the work of ex libris designers of the day their 1903 study of the work of amy sacker carries no additional authors name and is entitled.
We share some of the most beautiful and interesting here. Free printable vintage bookplates the graphics fairy. The exchange hall at the 36th fisae congress, vologda. Master of incomparable drawing, engraving and printing skills, in the domain of ex libris, she is faithful to its. Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly valuable and treasured, bookplates became an art form practiced by artists across europe and beyond.
Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. Bookplates, ultimate library on cd 38 books, ex libris, etched, engraved, designs, guides cdrom january 1, 2012 by information4all editor see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Unidentified bookplate artists from several countries. Australian bookplate society collectors, bibliophiles. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Info select options a111 majestic flying eagle bookplate with ex libris wording. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See more ideas about ex libris, book plates, ruthven. Info select options a108 cat and owner by fireplace bookplate design. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. A107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. Welcome to ex libris bookplates homepage ex libris both as a hobby and as an art form now have a presence on the world wide web. Depicts a woman playing the guitar, with clouds and a rural landscape in the background.
Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate. Bookplates were not only pasted into the fronts of books to identify the owner, but. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Sep 22, 2009 today im offering a fun free printable of some antique bookplates ive made them in a couple of different colors for you. Bookplates, also known as exlibris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. L bianco e nero ex libris the italian society of bookplate artists and.
Jan 17, 2014 explore henkweltje9s board exlibris bookplates michael. These ex libris are hand drawn using inks, water colours and acrylics, then digitally printed on acidfree 90gsm paper using archival pigment inks. I first became interested in bookplates in 2010, designing for a bookshop in brisbane. Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly valuable and treasured, bookplates became an art form practiced. Originally a mark of prestige and status in society, book plates. Bts wallpaper iphone lyrics fire ideas for 2019 foto bts, k pop, kdrama. The maria gerard messenger womens bookplate collection is a group of 2095 womens bookplates and book labels assembled by maria gerard messenger 18491937. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Her bookplates are covered in a sixpage article and checklist by the late brian north lee in contemporary international ex libris artists, portugal, 2005. Many artists, some famous such as william hogarth, aubrey beardsley and john piper, have designed bookplates, and many significant people e. The unique desires surrounding personal bookplates has led me to create beyond what i thought possible. Many wellknown figures have used bookplates and many wellknown artists have created them over the years, but they are available for anyone to. Bookplates are prints, dwgs, or watercolors inserted into the front of books to display ownership.
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