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