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. Martin hopkinson books list of books by author martin. 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. Libris art bookplates by martin hopkinson abebooks. Martin hopkinson s brief but informative introduction to bookplates is an enjoyable short tour, illustrated in color, of approximately one hundred bookplates.
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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. May 01, 2011 art books are generally rather subjective in terms of qualityeither you appreciate the art or you dont, and moreover theyre somewhat niche books by definitionbut i found martin hopkinson s ex libris. Ex libris, as a noun in english, denotes the bookplate itself. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian.
The art of bookplates a thoroughly charming little volume. The bookplate society has had an unusual but rather impressive history. Weve selected some of the more fun images, but there are lots more where these came from, as you can see for yourself if you click over to this fantastic page at ex libris. Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly valuable and treasured, bookplates. Falling membership and a financial crisis brought the society. Bookplates or ex libris meaning from the books of, are an ancient and elegant form of identifying the ownership of books. Personalized ex libris collection our bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually small prints or decorative labels pasted or stamped into a book, often on the inside front cover, to indicate its owner, and make the property look more unique. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in.
Many artists, some famous such as william hogarth, aubrey beardsley and john piper, have designed bookplates, and many significant people e. Martin hopkinson freelance print historian, writer and curator na. Ex libris band, a dutch metal band ex libris bookshop, a swiss retail company ex libris, a 2000 episode of the television series charmed. 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. The rare books and special collections division includes among its many collections the philippe masson collection of ex libriscomprising of approximately 4500 bookplates, of which, three thousand are canadian in origin. Martin hopkinson former print curator, hunterian art gallery at the university of glasgow and now freelance art critic and writer. The study of and the taste for collecting bookplates hardly date farther back than the year 1860. My good friend melissa chao asked me to create a serie. The expression ex libris latin for from the books of often appears before the name of a books owner on bookplates. The art of bookplates book online at best prices in india on. Martin hopkinson is the chief chronicler of the development of the bookplate, as is evident from his book ex libris.
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. Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly valuable and treasured, bookplates became an art form practiced. 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. 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. Ex libris stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. Jan 16, 2017 explore onmerrydays board bookplate ex libris, followed by 425. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Amongst the most beautiful bookplates are the ones that have as their theme the heraldic bearings of its owner. Phillipe masson ex libris collection mcgill library. Introduction to acquisitions ex libris knowledge center. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates.
Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. 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. In the western tradition, the bookplate arose in germany not long after the invention by johann gutenberg of printing from moveable type around 14401450. To add your name, simply type over marianne jones in the box where it says personalize it. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. By robert anning bell, design for a bookplate for frederic leighton, 1894. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson 2011, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. 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. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. Products archive bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex. A bookplate or book plate, 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.
The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson 23may2011 paperback. A bookplate, also known as an ex libris or exlibrys. This beautiful illustration is from the end sheets of a very old what a beautiful vintage book plates. Acquisitions is the process by which an institution acquires new items or services. This unique collection represents a wide range of book ownership reflecting. The traditional use of bookplates, begun in the 15th century, is to identify the owner of a book. In 1891 a group of serious ex libris 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. View martin hopkinsons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional.
Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Roger bliss, franceyou can find ex libris and more on our website. 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. 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. A great way to discover the magic of bookplates is a book called ex libris. Nonetheless, we may value in case you have any specifics of this, and they are willing to. This book, published by the british museum, shows the progression. New means either copies of items that already exist in the inventory, new items without holdings that are defined in the institution, community, or network zones, or extensions or additions to existing services such as additional users for an electronic resource. See all books authored by martin hopkinson, including ex libris. Ex libris bookplates and stamps are fairly common bookrelated paraphernalia. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. It provides a brief but coherent description of the development of bookplates.
Info select options a102 bookshelf design bookplate by owen wise. The art of bookplates yale university press reprints 100 bookplates from the collection of the british museum. From martin hopkinsons ex libris, the fine art of saying its my. Ex libris frank lester pleadwell was a us naval surgeon and historian captain in the navy who served in spanish american war and world war i and. Joseph hopkinson, who wrote hail columbia, and who was the son of francis, used the same copper that his father before him had used, only having the first name erased and his own substituted. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance.
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. Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris. Fate was against the brother, and the wedding took place in the chapel of st. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, yale university press. These stickers feature an illustration from the late 19th c. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. Info select options a106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ex libris, the art of bookplates the british museum and martin hopkinson put together this 2011 coffeetable book that is lightweight and small enough to read in bed. Shes referring to martin hopkinson s new book on bookplates, the art of bookplates. Info select options a104 bookplate with emilie poulson poem. A collection of masonic bookplates or exlibris by brother.
The art of bookplates, and net present value and risk modelling for projects, and more on. They take pride in one of the largest collections of the world with about 450. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british museum. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. 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 usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson paperback, 2011 at the best online prices at ebay. 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.
Letterpress cat ex libris bookplates acid free made in the usa. May 19, 2015 ex libris, a bookplate by ernest huber for dr. See martin hopkinson, ex libris, the art of bookplates, bm 2011, p. 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. Welcome to the cyber journal of ex libris bookplates. Often they show the family coat of arms or some particular area of interest to the owner. 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. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book owner. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical yet delightfully grim bookplates. Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter.
Ex libris, for those of you who have never heard the phrase, is latin for from the books of or from the library of. Search the bookplate collections of frederikshavn art museum and exlibris collection. Letterpress reading squirrel ex libris kids bookplates, made in the usa. Ex libris sketch tree by kissabug, love these little owls, wish id seen them while i was working on my last illustration. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Each says ex libris from the books of and has a space below for your name.
Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson. 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. The art of bookplates by hopkinson, martin author jun212011 paperback by martin hopkinson isbn. Martin hopkinson however, presently we dont have any specifics of the particular performer martin hopkinson.
Ex libris rediscovering bookplates the heritage portal. Ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. I decided etsy would probably be my best bet for an affordable custom stamp. The history of book plates the book show abc radio. 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.
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