Exlibris, exlibris, ex libris, bookplate, henri bacher, year. Focus on bookplate artist amy sacker ex libris art. This book, published by the british museum, shows the progression of. See martin hopkinson, ex libris, the art of bookplates, bm 2011, p. It provides a brief but coherent description of the development of bookplates from the 15th century to the modern day and encloses ninety five examples of interesting and diverse. Many wellknown figures have used bookplates and many wellknown artists have created them over the years, but they are available for anyone to use. 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. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. By the late nineteenth century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of the engravers and printmakers art in miniature. Ex libris, as a noun in english, denotes the bookplate itself. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. See all books authored by martin hopkinson, including ex libris. Lauteur, qui nous presente ici une partie des exlibris conserves par le. 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.
By teodoro viero 17401819, bookplate for the artist. Martin hopkinson however, presently we dont have any specifics of the particular performer martin hopkinson. When printing presses led to the availability of books for the first time for personal libraries. A bookplate or book plate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th century, also known as ex libris 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. That ex libris contains a diverse variety of the subcategories of artistic bookplates that hopkinson describes in the introduction, as well as examples from throughout the history of their printing durers inclusion is illustrative, and ex libris goes all the way to the 1970s, is a nice touch as well. Choose from thousands of designs or make your own today. A very suitable book for the layman is ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson published in 2011 and reprinted in 2012, by the british museum.
Info select options a102 bookshelf design bookplate by owen wise. 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. Libris art bookplates by martin hopkinson abebooks. Ex libris cat kitty bookplates selfadhesive ex librisantoon coppee by roger. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris.
Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. This beautiful illustration is from the end sheets of a very old what a beautiful vintage book plates. 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. 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. Shes referring to martin hopkinson s new book on bookplates, the art of bookplates. 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. 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. The art of bookplates paperback june 21, 2011 by martin j. Ex libris society catalogue of the sixth exhibition, 1897 a booklet devoted to the bookplates of elisha brown bird, by winfred porter truesdell, village press, new york, 1907. Exlibris henry ospovat for william sargent ex libris, book. A great way to discover the magic of bookplates is a book called ex libris. Ex libris rediscovering bookplates the heritage portal. Get your hands on great customizable ex libris stickers from zazzle.
Martin hopkinson is the chief chronicler of the development of the bookplate, as is evident from his book ex libris. 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. Belgian prints in britain by belgian artists during world war i, print quarterly. Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, british museum press, 2011. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership.
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. Carvers 1911 book celebrating the bookplates of wellknown americans may be household names today, the text is still a fascinating source of interest to the modern ex libris collector and an excellent illustrated catalogue of bookplate. Ex libris, lart des exlibris par martin hopkinson, trad. Jan 12, 2014 this pinboard is a part of my virtual bookplate collection. This delightful book showcases bookplates drawn from the rich collections of the british museum, including works created by some of the most talented artists of. The art of bookplates by hopkinson, martin author jun212011 paperback by martin hopkinson isbn. Find great deals on ebay for ex libris and ex libris bookplate. Whilst not all the famous names authors, poets, statesmen, theologians, orators, financiers and educationalists listed in clifford n. The art of bookplates opens with a timothy cole bookplate from 19. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. When printing presses led to the availability of books for the first time for personal libraries books were treasured, and valuable, possessions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We also have all the examine, and if all the info are generally accurate, we will release on the web page.
See more ideas about ex libris, library posters and artist. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british. Contemporary designs for school, public, college and university libraries beacham 1968. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, yale university press. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson paperback, 2011 at the best online prices at ebay. Martin hopkinson s brief but informative introduction to bookplates is an enjoyable short tour, illustrated in color, of approximately one hundred bookplates. From martin hopkinsons ex libris, the fine art of saying its my. Ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson. By 1897, a list had been compiled of no fewer than 1,500 artists and engravers who had executed bookplates. The art of bookplates, by martin hopkinson, 2011 risultati immagini per ex libris parris roman and parrish hand fonts on ex libris, the art of the bookplate i own quite a few books and, despite my indecisiveness, ill eventually get around to designing something for them. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership.
Posted in good books, new books bookplates british museum ex libris martin hopkinson the art of bookplates yale university press published by the longest chapter i am the book critic for npr member station wosu 89. Info select options a106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording. 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. They take pride in one of the largest collections of the world with about 450. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, the obscure or even bizarre and surreal. Martin hopkinson books list of books by author martin.
I buy, sell and exchange bookplates of good artistic quality. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book owner. 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. Find copies of ex libris by martin hopkinson at abebooks. To learn more about bookplates, abebooks recommends ex libris. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of.
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. Bookplates bear a motif relating to the books owner, such as a device coatof. Products archive bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to. Often they show the family coat of arms or some particular area of interest to the owner. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label giving the owners name pasted into a book, or on occasion used to record donation ofthe book to a library. Boston book designer, illustrator and teacher amy maria sacker 18721965 was one of several bookplate artists to be celebrated by the troutsdale press and bookseller charles e. 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. Sibbett, ed, childrens bookplates and labels dover 1977. If you are ordering bookplates with custom artwork, please read the information below, then click here if your artwork has any color or click here if it should be printed in black ink only. By the late nineteenth century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of the engravers and. Ex libris by martin hopkinson, 9780714126746, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The traditional use of bookplates, begun in the 15th century, is to identify the owner of a book.
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. Martin hopkinson freelance print historian, writer and curator na. See more ideas about ex libris, book labels and art deco tattoo. A bookplate is a small print that has been pasted inside the cover of a book to. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british museum. Ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson accompanies the upcoming exhibit at the british museum of an archived collection of bookplates. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Find great deals on ebay for exlibris and ex libris. Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly valuable and treasured, bookplates became an art form practiced.
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The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first. Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin. Visualizza altre idee su ex libris, libri e pagine di copertina. She told artist stephen gooden to keep the rat out of the bookplate, but. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance. Nonetheless, we may value in case you have any specifics of this, and they are willing to present the item. 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 fine art of saying its my book june 11, 2011 bookplates, which are prints, drawings or watercolors inserted into the front of books to signify ownership, were a thing of the past even. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Henri bacher, french bookplate artist ex libris for sale. I dont know the artist but i like the white space on this bookplate. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical yet delightfully grim bookplates.
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