Bibliography under construction welcome to the cyber journal of ex libris bookplates. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Many countries have strong traditions of producing and using bookplates, you can find images of some of the best americanproduced bookplates at the website. Antioch bookplates ex libris for home, schools and libraries. Bookplates can feature a persons name and a 140 character optional message. Bookplate ink specializes in printing bookplates using cameraready artwork provided by our customers. They take pride in one of the largest collections of the world with about 450. Bookplates fell out of fashion as books became more common, less expensive and easier to replace. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. The best designs, posters, illustrations, photos, art, are carefully selected from all over the world with a main focus on young designers, photographers and artists but also well known professionals in the fields that will teach and provoke the younger ones. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical. They are a common form of wording on the label and many people refer to them as ex libris, rather than bookplates. This way everyone knows its your book from your personal library.
Bookplates or ex libris meaning from the books of, are an ancient and elegant form of identifying the ownership of books. 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. Letterpress reading squirrel ex libris kids bookplates, made in the usa. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. However, some bookplates are signed by the author, then affixed to the book. Bookplates are also historically know as ex libris, which is latin for from the library of or from the books of. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. Welcome to the cyber journal of ex libris bookplates.
Visit the exchange days of your society where you can exchange your bookplates with other collectors. Many collectors have specialized topics and themes that they focus on. Bookplate definition of bookplate by the free dictionary. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book. This option is especially popular with authors for book signings or to send signed bookplates to.
The site is steadily growing and being updated, s o come back very often. 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. Bookplate definition of bookplate by merriamwebster. They take pride in one of the largest collections of the. Contact the artist of your choice and ask him to make an ex libris on your name. A bookplate junkie on the basics of collecting ex libris. Download the ex libris ghost book set here pdf prints on 8. 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. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british museum. Choose from thousands of designs or make your own today. This option is especially popular with authors for book signings or to send signed bookplates to readers. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book. Welcome to bookplate ink, where we take pride in providing personalized bookplates to satisfied customers throughout the world.
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. Artificial intelligence ex libris juris harris county. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. As many include the text ex libris, which is latin for from the library of, bookplates are also known as ex read more. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical yet delightfully grim bookplates. See more ideas about ex libris, art and illustration. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british.
Bookplates posted are from the collections of the editors unless otherwise. 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. Your bookplate association will surely know his address. Contact the artist of your choice and ask him to make an exlibris on your name. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first bookplates usually. Article type topic content type training language english product voyager. Amongst the most beautiful bookplates are the ones that have as their theme the heraldic bearings of its owner. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in.
We print bookplates with custom artwork for a unique look. Southern gifts fit for a prince, 22 july 20 there are also bookplates printed by paul. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Sold 5 sheets of these art nouveau owl ex libris bookplate stickers to a customer in california create your own unique greeting on a ex libris card from zazzle. Ex libris juris is latin for from the books of law and much of the information here will relate to the legal information collected and curated by the law library. Get your hands on great customizable ex libris stickers from zazzle. This website offers you a lot of information about the art of the ex libris and the chance to acquire some at a reasonable price. The traditional use of bookplates, begun in the 15th century, is to identify the owner of a book. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian.
Pricing schedule for ex libris edition marina terauds. Order signed bookplates bookplates are decorative labels with an adhesive back that can be placed inside a book. Allie verbovetskaya city university of new york cuny. Most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Often they show the family coat of arms or some particular area of interest to the owner.
Please also remember to exercise good judgment when contributing written. Halisten studio follow following unfollow personalized ex libris collection our bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually small prints or decorative labels pasted or stamped. 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. Custom bookplate ex libris personal tomas hijo art. Bookplate definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. To the the art of ex libris web site pictorial ex libris. They are also sometimes known as ex libris, meaning from the library of.
It is a way that a person with a modest investment can build a substantial art collection. About us bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, are usually decorative, with artwork that is meaningful to the book owner. Nonpersonalized bookplates in packets of 20 and larger quantities. But why are they so hard to find, asks mary leland. Marinas bookplates are traded at ex libris congresses and exchange forums throughout the. If you might have some questions, you will find the answers here. Bookplate labels in all types of themes for adults, kids, libraries and more. This is easier for the author than signing bulky books.
Books about ex libris or bookplates primrose hill press. Other bookplates have an image that is a visual pun on the name of the owner. His bookplate with arms of boyle impaling hamilton to commemorate his marriage in 1738 to margaret, the only daughter of john hamilton, esq. To request, fill out the attached form, enclose a selfaddressed. The best designs, posters, illustrations, photos, art, are carefully selected from all over the world with a main focus on young designers, photographers and artists but. 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. I tend to spend my time and energy searching for 18thcentury american ex libris, bookplates from the libraries of famous people. You can also find a lot of addresses on the participants lists. Bookplates posted are from the collections of the editors unless otherwise stated. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom bookplates. 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. 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. 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. A decorative label stuck inside a book with the owners name on it an ex libris bookplate can tell a lot about its history.
Printed on high quality, acidfree, selfadhesive paper. The words ex libris are simply the use of latin to establish the ownership of the book. Bookplates are those cool rectangular stickers that you attach to the endpapers of the front of a book and write your name on. The artwork may include highresolution photos, scans of artwork on paper, and digitally created work. 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. Theyre most commonly used to identify the books owner. Jun 10, 2014 download the ex libris ghost book set here pdf prints on 8. There is even a bookplate society who know all there is to know about bookplates and the people who designed them or used them.
Get your hands on great customizable bookplates stickers from zazzle. Bookplates, also known by the term exlibris, evolved over centuries from simple inscriptions to printed woodcuts to an artistic medium that has. Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. The 21volume bookplate collection of the late arthur w. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. 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. Founded in 1972, the bookplate society is the direct descendant of the worlds first such organisation, the ex libris society, 18911908, and its creation and successor, the bookplate exchange club. Large selection of classic antioch bookplate designs. All bookplates are ed by the owners of the bookplates please respect their legal rights. Marinas bookplates are traded at ex libris congresses and exchange forums throughout the world. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom. But theres a long tradition of using them about four hundred years. Marina terauds creates ex libris bookplate editions that are individualized to a clients conceptual direction. Bookplates can be personalized with the text and font of your choice.
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