The Art of the Bookplate

The Art of the Bookplate

Author: James P. Keenan

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9780760746967

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The world is full of people who love books. People who not only love to read, but who love to possess and collect books. Since the fifteenth century truly devoted collectors have commissioned their own bookplates, known also as ex libris. Some are straightforward ? a simple label bearing the owner?s name. Others are impressive works of art in miniature. Whether plan or fancy, book plates give an owner a special sense of proud proprietorship. Even more important, they assure that if a cherished book is lent, it has a decent chance of being returned. They are an indulgence of the rich and famous, certainly. And, ?The art of the Bookplate? includes many owned by prominent people such as George Washington, Charlie Chaplin, John F. Kennedy, Joan Crawford J.P. Morgan, Walt Disney, Grace Allen, Otto Bismarck, Albert Einstein, Eleanor Roosevelt, Harry Houdini, Sigmund Freud, Charles Dickens, and Anita Loos. But other bookplate patrons are unknown to us, like Mabel Bishop, whose charming ex libris shows a young woman tending her garden, or Lucius Fisher, whose bookplate, naturally enough, features a fish. In this delightful book James P. Keenan, Director of the American Society of bookplate collectors & Designers, shares many of his favorite bookplates. He explains the history behind each, and discusses the artists ? some as famous as Rockwell Kent and Claes Oldenburg, others as unknown or not ex libris owners are passionate about keeping their book collections intact. As one very old bookplate proclaims, ?Steal not this book for fear of shame. For here you see the owner?s name.? The Art of the Bookplate is a book to be treasured and, of course, kept in your possession. --


The Rise of the Book Plate

The Rise of the Book Plate

Author: W G Bowdoin

Publisher:

Published: 2017-12-18

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9781633916227

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Bookplates were made to denote ownership and hopefully steer the volume back to the rightful shelf if borrowed. They often contained highly stylized writing, drawings, coat of arms, badges or other images of interest to the owner. Theearliest known form of a bookplate originates from roughly 1390 BCE, in Egypt. They became popular throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, and since have appeared throughout the world, being especially popular in larger personal libraries and book lending societies. William Goodrich Bowdoin (1860-1947) wrote passionately and a great deal on the art of books, including book plates. His works include American Bookbinders, published in 1902. He published frequently under his initials, W. G. Bowdoin. In this particular work, Bowdoin has collected a fascinating variety of bookplates from around the world to showcase different styles. This edition is dedicated to Larissa Watkins, librarian and bibliographer extraordinary, friend to countless authors.


Ex Libris

Ex Libris

Author: Martin J. Hopkinson

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780300171631

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Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates are small decorative labels pasted inside a book's cover to express personal ownership. This volume explores the various sources of "ex libris" inspiration, including designs by C.R. Ashbee, Eric Gill, and Rudyard Kipling.


Bookplate Designs

Bookplate Designs

Author: Carol Belanger Grafton

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2008-08-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0486998789

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This unique homage to bookplate art illuminates over 320 of the craft's finest examples. A breathtaking variety of black-and-white designs embrace a multitude of styles: woodcuts, engravings, lithographs, typography, and more.


The Art of Heikala

The Art of Heikala

Author: Heikala

Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing

Published: 2019-02

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781909414815

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This exquisitely presented hardback art book showcases the finest works and helpful thoughts of popular Finnish artist, Heikala.


The Art of Loish

The Art of Loish

Author: Lois van Baarle

Publisher: 3D TOTAL PUB

Published: 2016-04-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781909414280

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Discover the world of digital artist Lois van Baarle, a.k.a. Loish, in this high-quality collection of her most beautiful work.


The Art of Guweiz

The Art of Guweiz

Author: Zheng Wei Gu

Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing

Published: 2020-07

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 9781912843169

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Explore the intriguing work of artist Zheng Wei Gu, whose manga-inspired drawings are as gritty as they are surreal.