So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary. Ex libris definition of ex libris by the free dictionary. Represented in the collection are prominent american bookplate artists such as william fowler hopson and joseph winfred spenceley, as well as. A bookplate represents pride in the ownership of books.
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. Bookplates bear a motif relating to the books owner, such as a device coatof. Letterpress cat ex libris bookplates acid free made in the usa. Ashbee, walter crane, aubrey beardsley, eric gill, and rudyard kipling, as seen in the books of frederic leighton, calvin coolidge, and many others. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance. Bookplate definition of bookplate by the free dictionary. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book. The plates feature finely detailed engraving and etching, and serve as outstanding examples of period book art and typography. Other ex libris collectors look at book ownership rather than the artist who created the bookplate for example, an ex libris from the personal books of charlie chaplin, sir arthur conan doyle or charles dickens. Come back soon as we keep pinning more book labels. Exlibris carries two stories throughout its length, one occurring about 40 years before the other. But commissioning an original bookplate is costly, and with this in mind, were offering readers the opportunity to acquire a personalized yet affordable bookplate featuring a wood engraving by two. Exlibris or the mark of possession of books, by benoit junod. 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.
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 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 a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Ex libris stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists. May 01, 2011 provides history and examples of ex libris. Nonpersonalized bookplates in packets of 20 and larger quantities. Info select options a106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording.
Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Ex libris bookplates are also ideal for books taken to school and out of the house, especially your holiday home. Bookplates are also historically know as ex libris, which is latin for from the library of or from the books of. Ex libris by anton pieck netherlands, anton franciscus pieck was a dutch painter, artist and graphic artist. Fisae list of symbols for techniques used in printed exlibris.
Addressing data subject rights no image available productspecific papers explaining how ex libris addresses data subject rights. Ex libris definition of ex libris by merriamwebster. Ex libris definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom bookplates. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label affixed to the inside front cover of a book. Confessions of a common reader, a 1998 collection of essays by anne fadiman. 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. 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. In order not to lessen the value of the book by writing ones name directly into it, one marks ones ownership by sticking the bookplate on the inside of the cover. The starting point being the definition as laid down by the fisae congress in 2012. 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. The site is steadily growing and being updated, s o come back very often. The bookplate is usually of paper on which heraldic or other designs are engraved or printed. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian.
Bookplate labels in all types of themes for adults, kids, libraries and more. Printed on high quality, acidfree, selfadhesive paper. Visualizza altre idee su ex libris, libri e pagine di copertina. See more ideas about ex libris, art and illustration. Ex libris band, a dutch metal band ex libris bookshop, a swiss retail company ex libris, a 2000 episode of the television series charmedex libris. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical yet delightfully grim bookplates. Ex libris definition, from the library of a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner.
Ex libris bookplate stickers self adhesive book plate label gift for bibliophiles set of 20. Durer and holbein designed and engraved a number of bookplates. Here are some links to some cool looking bookplates on amazon. By 1897, a list had been compiled of no fewer than 1,500 artists and engravers who had executed bookplates.
The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first. A bookplate, also known as an ex libris or exlibrys. Bookplate mania in america and england peaked from 1890 to about 1920. Used to describe something that was libris, but isnt libris anymore. Ex libris carries two stories throughout its length, one occurring about 40 years before the other. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Book lovers and art enthusiasts alike will delight in this treasury of bookplate art and lore. Whatever your own specialization, this website is a place to share our love of ex libris through images and historical articles. Ex libris definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Become a member of the bookplate association of your country. 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. Bookplates definition of bookplates by the free dictionary. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home. A latin phrase meaning from the library of, used to mean a bookplate. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. In the western tradition, the bookplate arose in germany not long after the invention by johann gutenberg of printing from moveable type around 14401450. 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 art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. Info select options a104 bookplate with emilie poulson poem. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, individualized way for the books owner to be identified.
Get your hands on great customizable ex libris bookplate stickers from zazzle. Bookplates are prints, dwgs, or watercolors inserted into the front of books to display ownership. Ex libris game, a party game ex libris group, an israeli software company that. Make your prized books unique with honeytree personalised ex libris bookplate labels. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is. Most people who are familiar with the world of books will be familiar with bookplates. Jun 21, 2011 this volume explores the various sources of ex libris inspiration, including designs by c. Info select options a108 cat and owner by fireplace bookplate.
Bookplates can be personalized with the text and font of your choice. By 1897, a list had been compiled of no fewer than 1,500 artists and. Products archive bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex. Other than the bookplate or exlibris, which is stamped or pasted. 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. Get your hands on great customizable ex libris stickers from zazzle. Growing up, i remember first encountering bookplates or the idea of them in my little golden books, such as the tawny scrawny lion shown at right. Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. These are perfect for young children and adults alike as your bookshelf grows and you want to put your own stamp on favourite volumes. If you might have some questions, you will find the answers here. 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. Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. Bookplate meaning in the cambridge english dictionary.
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. Contact the artist of your choice and ask him to make an exlibris on your name. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british. We print bookplates with custom artwork for a unique look. A bookplate or bookplate, 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.
Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. Bookplate article about bookplate by the free dictionary. See more ideas about book labels, book plates, bookplate labels. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Traditionally, they are the printed labels pasted into books to show the name of the owner, whether to ensure that a borrowed book is returned or simply to mark the volume as ones own. Bookplates article about bookplates by the free dictionary. The word ex libris is latin and, together with the owners name, means from among the books of n. Ex libris band, a dutch metal band ex libris bookshop, a swiss retail company ex libris, a 2000 episode of the television series charmed. Many bookplate designs will use the phrase ex libris as a text header or a design element. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Bookplates synonyms, bookplates pronunciation, bookplates translation, english dictionary definition of bookplates. Your bookplate association will surely know his address. Contact the artist of your choice and ask him to make an ex libris on your name.
A bookplate also known as exlibris is a printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Ex libris definition, from the library of a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. Choose from thousands of designs or make your own today. The ex libris collection consists of nineteenth and twentiethcentury bookplates from private and institutional libraries. Notes to an exhibition of bookplates, university of calgary library. 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.
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