The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Many artists, some famous such as william hogarth, aubrey beardsley and john piper, have designed bookplates, and many significant people e. Also known as ex libris from the library of, bookplates are decorative stickers that are placed in the inside cover of books to identify ownership. Bookplates are those cool rectangular stickers that you attach to the endpapers of the front of a book and write your name on. Anne fadiman isby her own admissionthe sort of person who learned about sex from her fathers copy of fanny hill, whose husband buys her 19 pounds of dusty books for her birthday, and who once found herself poring over her roommates 1974 toyota corolla manual because it was the only written material in the apartment that she had not read at least twice.
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. Durer and holbein designed and engraved a number of bookplates. The art of the ex libris ex libris bibliography turkey united kingdom ukraine u. 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. Bookplate definition of bookplate by the free dictionary.
In the western tradition, the bookplate arose in germany not long after the invention by johann gutenberg of printing from moveable type around 14401450. Bibliography under construction welcome to the cyber journal of ex libris bookplates. This option is especially popular with authors forread more. I suspect they feel somewhat frustrated at not being able to gather information and obtain new bookplates easily so i intend. 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. Anne fadiman is the author of the spirit catches you and you fall down, winner of a national book critics circle award, an l.
The ex libris plate pictured at top of page was customprinted. 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. Digital bookplates the aquila digital community the university. Your books with personalized bookplates heres a subtle, yet discriminating way to identify books, cds and dvds from your personal library, and a fun project for your family to work on together. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. 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. 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. 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 usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Samuel pepys and rudyard kipling have used them, but a personal bookplate has been available to anyone owning a. I think the green ones would be pretty in garden books. The illustration may be made by wood carving, engraving, lithography or another technique.
Each says ex libris from the books of and has a space below for your name. Religious bookplates assorted free printable bookmarks. Bookplate definition of bookplate by merriamwebster. Letterpress cat ex libris bookplates acid free made in the usa by saturn press only 4 left in stock order soon. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Bookplate definition, a label bearing the owners name and often a design, coat of arms, or the like, for pasting on the front end paper of a book. 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. Martin j hopkinson a bookplate or ex libris latin, from the books of is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express personal ownership. His bookplate with arms of boyle impaling hamilton to commemorate his marriage in 1738 to margaret, the only daughter of john hamilton, esq.
These stickers feature an illustration from the late 19th c. Amongst the most beautiful bookplates are the ones that have as their theme the heraldic bearings of its owner. They are a common form of wording on the label and many people refer to them as ex libris, rather than bookplates. These bookplates or booklabels can be personalized and attached to the inside front cover of your books, the inside of your cd and dvd cases, and. This book showcases bookplates drawn from the rich.
Bookplate definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. Items similar to print your own bookplates pdf on etsy. Bookplate article about bookplate by the free dictionary. Just click on the image to bring up the largest size. I have been collecting bookplates for more years than i care to think about and have noticed that many people who join the various bookplate societies do not renew their memberships. Info select options a111 majestic flying eagle bookplate with ex libris wording. There is a bookplate for every book, in colour or black and white, large, medium or small and with different wording and themes. Ex libris is a latin phrase that means from the books. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british. Letterpress cat ex libris bookplates acid free made in the usa.
Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. This short list in cludes a wide variety of ex libris, from antiquarian armorials to contemporary collagestyle, as well as plates from illustrious. Welcome to the cyber journal of ex libris bookplates. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Bookplates definition of bookplates by the free dictionary. Armorial bookplate for fox holland house download ebook. Creative teaching press infant6th grades name tag, poppin patterns stars, 2. Visualizza altre idee su ex libris, libri e pagine di copertina. This bibliography on ex libris does not pretend to be exhaustive and. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Ex libris bibliography cyber journal of ex libris bookplates. A107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. Come back soon as we keep pinning more book labels. Info select options a108 cat and owner by fireplace bookplate design.
Browse bookplates on sale, by desired features, or by customer ratings. Look through the first volume of the journal ex libris issued by the washington ex libris society and the american bookplate society 18961897, available via. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device coatof. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. Armorial bookplate for fox holland house download ebook pdf. Each says exlibris from the books of and has a space below for your name. Should you fail to return this book, the argus eye at you will look. Bookplates created using new technologies, artistic techniques and computer graphics.
Other bookplates have an image that is a visual pun on the name of the owner. If you prefer to hand write you name, then simply clear the text box to leave it blank. Martha stewart bookplates with pulls, 3pack, silver 51120 1each. The bookplate is usually of paper on which heraldic or other designs are engraved or printed. If your artwork is to bleed off the edge of the bookplates this means the artwork or color background goes to the edge of the bookplate, it needs to extend approximately 18 inch beyond the perimeter so we can cut the bookplates to the correct size. This way everyone knows its your book from your personal library. Bookplates are also historically know as ex libris, which is. The words ex libris are simply the use of latin to establish the ownership of the book. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. A106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording.
Info select options a109 bookplate with home library and globe, ex libris wording. Products archive bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex. 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. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Bookplate ink specializes in printing bookplates using cameraready artwork provided by our customers. Bookplates, also known as exlibris, have since the 15th century been placed in. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into. Bookplate labels in all types of themes for adults, kids, libraries and more. Bookplates, also known as exlibris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. 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.
You can submit cameraready artwork with all graphics and text included, sized to the fit the bookplate, or you can submit a logo or other artwork and have us set up the text of your choice. I didnt realize how popular these bookplates must have been, but i stumbled on a massive gallery of adultoriented bookplates and thats just a tiny percentage of the whole, youd have to think. 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. Ebook ex libris libro electronico descargar pdf serie. 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. See more ideas about book labels, book plates, bookplate labels. Bookplates or ex libris meaning from the books of, are an ancient and elegant form of identifying the ownership of books. A bookplate also known as exlibris is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book. Bookplate ink has also printed designs with custom artwork for baby showers, weddings, corporate events and school birthday clubs. Bookplates created using traditional graphic techniques. Free printable vintage bookplates the graphics fairy.
An entire sheet of assorted printable bookplates, used to identify the owner of a book. Learn about national friends of libraries week and begin planning for next year. To add your name, simply type over marianne jones in the box where it says personalize it. Ex libris stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. My printer setting has the option of fit to page if. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Her essays and articles have appeared in harpers, the new.
These bookplates follow a religious theme and are ideal for a bible, hymnal, or other religious book. See more ideas about ex libris, book labels and books. 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. Bookplates synonyms, bookplates pronunciation, bookplates translation, english dictionary definition of bookplates. Today im offering a fun free printable of some antique bookplatesive made them in a couple of different colors for you. 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. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical yet delightfully grim bookplates. She is also the author of the essay collection at large and at small and the editor of rereadings.
Download armorial bookplate for fox holland house or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format. Ex libris will be selected for the exhibition, catalogue and awards from among those bookplates that best conform to the rules of the competition. Click download or read online button to get armorial bookplate for fox holland house book now. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. The fabulous woodcut design bookplate above was found in a 1935 edition of the plays of anton chekhov. Metropolitan museum of art fully available online as pdf, which contains material on bookplates. Ex libris, from the books offrom the library of an exlibris or bookplate is a small illustration on a label or stamp. If your artwork is not available digitally, you can mail it to us at the address below. The bookplate bears the name of its owner and is applied to the first page of a book. Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. See more ideas about ex libris, book plates, bookplate design. So to say ex libris carrot top is to say from the library of carrot top.