Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly valuable and treasured, bookplates became an art form practiced. The art of bookplates yale university press reprints 100 bookplates from the collection of the british. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris. 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. Ex libris, locuciones latinas, daniel and the lions, spirited art, wood engraving. Bookplates were widely used throughout the 19th century by both europeans and americans, but the practice began to fade by the 1950s. Bookplates, also known as ex libris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. Ex libris definition and meaning collins english dictionary. We print bookplates with custom artwork for a unique look. Ex libris bookplates for vindictive bibliophiles on kickstarter. Ive found a few books there that have provided some great fodder for the blog.
Info select options a107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Ex libris definition, from the library of a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner. The bookplates of 31 famous men the art of manliness. Ex libris, meaning from the library of, or from the books of is a latin expression concerning the artform of bookplates stamps or labels inside books that identify the owner. The art of bookplates a thoroughly charming little volume. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Ex libris definition of ex libris by merriamwebster. Among them are bookplates from charlie chaplin, frederic remington.
Bookplates, also known as exlibris, have since the 15th century been placed in books to declare ownership. It provides a brief but coherent description of the development of bookplates from the 15th century to the modern day and encloses ninety five examples of interesting and diverse. By the late nineteenth century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of the engravers and printmakers art in miniature. Ex libris rediscovering bookplates the heritage portal. 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. 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. The expression ex libris latin for from the books of often appears before the name. Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin for from the books of are. Bookplates bear a motif relating to the books owner, such as a device coatof. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany, where books were highly.
Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. A107 ex libris bookplate with child in flight on bird. From martin hopkinsons ex libris, the fine art of saying. By the bed there was a bookcase with old french novels, leftbehind frederick forsyths, odd leatherbound volumes.
Bookplates article about bookplates by the free dictionary. Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin. Reasonably priced, starting at quantities of 50 for custom bookplates. 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. Oct 14, 2019 ex libris n plural ex libris or ex librissen, diminutive ex librisje n ex libris. 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. The art of bookplates yale university press reprints 100 bookplates from the collection of the british museum. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate. Libris is latin for from the books of, usually followed in a bookplate by. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british. Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany. To learn more interesting words, join in the wondrous words wednesday meme, hosted by kathy at bermuda onion. Prueba prime hola, identificate cuenta y listas identificate cuenta y listas pedidos suscribete a prime cesta.
The bookplates of 31 famous men theres an antique bookstore in montpelier, vt that i always visit whenever we make a trip out to the green mountain state. Hopkinson 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. This book showcases bookplates drawn from the rich. A106 bookplate with open book, candles and ex libris wording. Martin hopkinson freelance print historian, writer and curator na. From the books definition of ex libris the meaning and definition of the expression ex libris relates to an inscription or label in a book indicating its ownership which is commonly referred to as a bookplate. Anyway, to return to the subject of my fathers day keeper book, it was martin hopkinsons ex libris, the art of bookplates, published in 2011 by the british museum. The art of bookplates an excellent bookshowing a diverse selection of bookplates from the collection of the british library, some of which have never been reproduced before.
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. It is often used to indicate ownership of a book, as in from the books of. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover martins connections and jobs at similar companies. Resurrect the ancient tradition of the book curse in your own library with these whimsical yet delightfully grim bookplates. The art of bookplates paperback by martin hopkinson. Ashbee, walter crane, aubrey beardsley, eric gill, and. Bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris for home.
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. 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. Martin hopkinson freelance print historian, writer and. A bookplate that identifies the owner of the book into which it is pasted. Miniature engravings reproduced in nearoriginal size are pleasing to study, especially in their chronological arrangement. 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. Many artists, some famous such as william hogarth, aubrey beardsley and john piper, have designed bookplates, and many significant people e. Blue bird vintage bookplates personalized heritage book labels the perfect teacher, hostess gift, ex libris ex libris. Martin hopkinson is the chief chronicler of the development of the bookplate, as is evident from his book exlibris. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british museum. Martin hopkinsons brief but informative introduction to bookplates is an. Products archive bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex.
Jun 10, 2015 as i pasted the ex libris sticker in the paperback, i wondered what ex libris means. 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. Jun 14, 2011 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 book critic for npr member station wosu 89. 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. From martin hopkinsons ex libris, the fine art of saying its my. Meaning of ex libris the english meaning and translation of the latin phrase ex libris is as follows. Im already well into it and admiring the variety and beauty of the wonderful bookplates. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first. Ex libris definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book.
View martin hopkinsons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Ex libris, as a noun in english, denotes the bookplate itself. Jan 07, 2019 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. Nonpersonalized bookplates in packets of 20 and larger quantities. Jul 26, 2017 ex libris is a latin phrase, meaning literally, from the books. Bookplates, or ex libris, labels pasted inside books to denote ownership, have.
By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Printed on high quality, acidfree, selfadhesive paper. 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. Info select options a108 cat and owner by fireplace bookplate design. 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 hopkinsons ex libris. 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. Jun 21, 2011 martin hopkinson, formerly curator of prints at the hunterian art gallery, university of glasgow, is an art critic and writer. 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. See more ideas about ex libris, book labels and books. Bookplate of helen louise taylor, cincinnati, ohio. Info select options a109 bookplate with home library and globe, ex libris wording. Ancientclassical greek language and literature, latin.
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 book critic for npr member station wosu 89. 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. As i pasted the ex libris sticker in the paperback, i wondered what ex libris means. Ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Exlibris by prof camille monnet ex libris, locuciones latinas. While the designs on bookplates were highly personalized in order to clearly identify a books owner, common motifs were used, including family crests and badges as well as latin or greek mottoes that were of. Martin hopkinson, formerly curator of prints at the hunterian art gallery, university of glasgow, is an art critic and writer.
That ex libris contains a diverse variety of the subcategories of artistic bookplates that hopkinson describes in the introduction, as well as examples from throughout the history of their printing durers inclusion is illustrative, and ex libris goes all the way to the 1970s, is a nice touch as well. The art of bookplates original by martin hopkinson isbn. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, the obscure or even bizarre and surreal. Apr 26, 2011 a bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Jun 15, 2012 anyway, to return to the subject of my fathers day keeper book, it was martin hopkinsons ex libris, the art of bookplates, published in 2011 by the british museum.
Bookplates can be personalized with the text and font of your choice. The expression ex libris latin for from the books of often appears before the name of a books owner on bookplates. Ex libris definition of ex libris by the free dictionary. By 1897, a list had been compiled of no fewer than 1,500 artists and.