Architect and designer of the arts and crafts movement 1st edition. Hopkinson, yale university press, 2011 joseph simpson, design for a bookplate, c. This book, published by the british museum, shows the progression of. See more ideas about ex libris, art and illustration. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. It will be custom printed with the name or text of your choice on nonglossy, selfadhesive paper with a. The art of bookplates, and net present value and risk modelling for projects, and more on. Ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson accompanies the upcoming exhibit at the british museum of an archived collection of 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. Get free shipping on ex libris by martin hopkinson, from. Martin hopkinson books list of books by author martin. Ex libris society catalogue of the sixth exhibition, 1897 a booklet devoted to the bookplates of elisha brown bird, by winfred porter truesdell, village press, new york, 1907. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects. Miniature engravings reproduced in nearoriginal size are pleasing to study, especially in their chronological arrangement.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Ex libris rediscovering bookplates the heritage portal. 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 ex libris. Posted in good books, new books bookplates british museum ex libris martin hopkinson the art of bookplates yale university press. 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. Bookplates, which are prints, drawings or watercolors inserted into the front of books to signify ownership, were a thing of the past even before the kindle came along. Originally woodcuts, and then engravings, these personalized plates were used to. The art of bookplates, a new book by martin hopkinson. By robert anning bell, design for a bookplate for frederic leighton, 1894.
A great way to discover the magic of bookplates is a book called ex libris. The author martin hopkinson was curator of prints at the. Ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson. The art of bookplates a thoroughly charming little volume. The art of bookplates by hopkinson, martin author jun212011 paperback by martin hopkinson isbn.
Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. Personalized ex libris bookplate ex libris, ink illustrations, illustration girl, charles dana gibson. See more ideas about ex libris, book art and prints. From martin hopkinsons ex libris, the fine art of saying its my.
The art of bookplates book online at best prices in india on. See all books authored by martin hopkinson, including ex libris. No longer prints bookplates with the customers name included. Written by martin hopkinson, 2011 edition, publisher. The british museum and martin hopkinson put together this 2011 coffeetable book that is lightweight and small enough to read in bed. Product description this drawing of a warm but tidy bookshelf was part of a set of designs acquired by antioch bookplate company from the etchcraft company. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, yale university press. A new book traces the rise and fall of the bookplate. British museum press paperback by martin hopkinson isbn. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson 23 may2011 paperback. Martin hopkinson is the chief chronicler of the development of the bookplate, as is evident from his book ex libris. Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, british museum press, 2011. A bookplate or book plate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th century, also known as ex libris 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.
Corrections and index to ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson, british museum. 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. Libris art bookplates by martin hopkinson abebooks. 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.
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. The art of bookplates yale university press reprints 100 bookplates from the collection of the british museum. 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 hopkinson s ex libris. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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. It is a pity that artistically designed bookplates or ex libris as they are referred to in. Shes referring to martin hopkinson s new book on bookplates, the art of bookplates. I am the book critic for npr member station wosu 89. They take pride in one of the largest collections of the world with about 450. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british.
Endlessly diverse and appealing, bookplates also called ex libris, latin. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson 2011, paperback at the best online prices at. From the renaissance to the present the dover pictorial archive series by fridolf johnson isbn. The art of bookplates, a new book by martin hopkinson and published by yale university press. When printing presses led to the availability of books for the first time for personal libraries books were treasured, and valuable, possessions. By the late nineteenth century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of the. Bookplate specs this design is 4 inches high and 3 inches wide.