Simple typographical bookplates are termed book labels. The plates feature finely detailed engraving and etching, and serve as outstanding examples of period book art and typography. A bookplate, also known as exlibris latin, from the books of. Unite your personal library with a set of quality, custom made bookplates. Dictionary of unfamiliar words by diagram group copyright 2008 by diagram visual. We invite the finest artists in the world to celebrate george steiner for his work, his vision, his books through a personal ex libris. Bookplate definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book.
The modern english word book comes from the protogermanic bokiz, referring to the beechwood on which early written works were recorded. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The dense complexity of illustration, typography, and ornaments compressed into the space is typical of pigouchets book design. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a. A bookplate also known as exlibris is usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Participation is reserved to artists who have realised one or more ex libris for remo palmirani. The ex libris plate pictured at top of page was customprinted. Relief the ink is deposited from the reliefs of the plate. See more ideas about ex libris, book labels and prints. George steiner is the person for whom designers will prepare the ex libris prints.
Bookplate definition of bookplate by the free dictionary. Bookplate specs this design is 4 inches high and 3 inches wide. Yes, yes, and too often the bookplates are plainjane, just ugly or misaligned or mismoistened so as to cause wrinkling on the verso. The name comes from a latin phrase ex libris and literally means from books. A bookplateor, ex librisis a bookowners identification label that is usually pasted to the. Each book contains a bookplate and all the bookplates include a record of the price paid for the book. Some of the old exlibris may be seen in old prints collected in libraries and museum. A plate or illustration that is too big to fit into the book and therefore has been folded neatly into the book. There is a bookplate for every book, in colour or black and white, large, medium or small and with different wording and themes.
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. A personal bookplate is an elegant and practical way of solving the problem and gives the book itself a special interest, identity and provenance. Letterpress cat ex libris bookplates acid free made in the usa 4. Bookplate definition of bookplate by merriamwebster. A plate can also represent a printing surface used in printing processes. Our bookplate competition serves as a tribute to this great man of letters. Bookplate meaning in the cambridge english dictionary.
A basic subdivision enables even relatively uninformed collectors to observe an exlibris and determine in which of the three categories it belongs. The bookplate, then, is simply a mark of possession that the booklover pastes in his. The bookplate, or ex libris, is a label affixed to the inside front cover of a book. Microscopical bookplates ex libris the mccrone group. About us bookplate ink antioch bookplates ex libris. 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. Browse through some of the best examples from the british museums. Ex libris definition of ex libris by merriamwebster. 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. It is a miniature graphic art print developed to adorn books providing a convenient, individualized way for the book s owner to be identified. But if a plate has a double inscription, with ex libris john smith and lago maggiore, then it is acceptable. Exlibris bookplate collection special collections images.
Death was an everpresent preoccupation in fourteenthcentury europe. Roman works were often longer, running to hundreds of pages. Design your own high quality bookplates and book labels. When i was teaching i had a form that students could use to design a book plate if they bought me a book or a book for the school library in my name. Posted on june 10, 2015 by julia tomiak 12 comments. Bookplate of helen louise taylor, cincinnati, ohio. The graphic art of the bookplate text onlyimages to be. The starting point being the definition as laid down by the fisae congress in 2012. By the late 19th century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of. Bookplates synonyms, bookplates pronunciation, bookplates translation, english dictionary definition of bookplates. Print production englische bucher kaufen ex libris. Designs are ex libris with eyeglasses and this book belongs to with from line, print on labels or paper. Intaglio the ink is deposited from the grooves of the plate. I dont buy personal books, and if i did theyd be too personally valuable to lend out.
Hundreds of color and style combinations available. 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. In a sentence, would i say this book has a beautiful ex libris. Information and translations of ex libris in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions.
Intaglio printing is one of the processes that uses metal plates to transfer ink to paper. 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. From the middle of the century, however, the ex libris proper became quite popular. The following is a detailed definition from wikipedia. The opqs of ex libris universum american institute of physics. Information about ex libris in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Other than the bookplate or exlibris, which is stamped or pasted inside a book, the supralibros is applied to the books cover. A latin phrase meaning from the library of, used to mean a bookplate. Bookplates are decorative stickers that are placed on the inside cover of books to identify ownership. Welcome to bookplate ink, where we take pride in providing personalized bookplates to satisfied customers throughout the world.
She was known for her intricate, penandink bookplate designs. A bookplate or bookplate, as it was commonly styled until the early 20th century, also known as exlibris 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. In the back of my mind is also the image of a deeply sighing author sitting down to sign a few hundred of them. A signed bookplate does add some value to the book but not as much as an actual signed page does. Ex libris definition, from the library of a phrase inscribed in or on a book before the name of the owner.
Since im very fond of glitter and glue, i wanted to stick a bookplate in it to. Bookplates definition of bookplates by the free dictionary. This way everyone knows its your book from your personal library. At the turn of the 20th century, however, a rapid impetus appears to have been given to the designing of ex libris. It was adapted by the antioch bookplate company from a steel engraving designed and originally published by william pringle. Aug 07, 2019 while carter and barkers definition of plate broadly describes wholesheet illustrations, the word also has secondary meaning. Philippe pigouchets horae book of hours established the graphic excellence of this popular book form, such as his 1498 horae beatus virginis mariae hours of the blessed virgin mary. A collection of masonic bookplates or exlibris by brother. Information and translations of bookplate in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web.
A plate or illustration that is too big to fit into the book. 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. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Personalized bookplates most slightly foxed readers, we suspect, have some irritating gaps on their bookshelves left by favourite titles lent and never returned. Exlibris meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. The fabulous woodcut design bookplate above was found in a 1935 edition of the plays of anton chekhov. 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 usually a small printed or decorative label pasted into a book, often on the front endpaper, to indicate ownership. Kids bookplate stickers self adhesive book label personalized book plate set of 10 5. By the bed there was a bookcase with old french novels, leftbehind.
It may be here pointed out that the term ex libris, used as a substantive bucheignerzeichen in german, and sometimes written exlibris in one word found its origin in france. Ex libris dictionary definition ex libris defined yourdictionary. The immense majority of examples display a plain shield of arms with motto on a scroll, and crest on a fillet. Bookplates are also historically know as ex libris, which is latin for from the library of or from the books of. A handbook for exlibris collectors see other formats. From latin ex libris from the books ex from libris ablative pl.
It will be custom printed with the name or text of your choice on nonglossy, selfadhesive paper with a peeloff backing. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ex libris cat kitty bookplates selfadhesive ex librisantoon coppee by roger. A bookplate is a simple but nicely designed sticker that the two of us can sign and then simply mail to you, to be placed inside your book or on your dashboard or forehead if you want, like one of those old ex libris stickers. 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. A label bearing the owners name or other identification that is pasted usually on the inside cover of a book. Ex libris definition is a book owners identification label that is usually pasted to the inside front cover of a book.
Even the most knowledgeable book collector may respond with some degree of uncertainty when asked to provide a definition of a bookplate or ex libris. The latin words ex libris can be translated as from the books of or from the library of. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device, coatofarms, crest, badge, or any motif that relates to the owner of the book, or is requested by. As many include the text ex libris, which is latin for from the library of, bookplates are also known as exread more. Choose your bookplate from the hundreds of beautiful designs donated by artists and illustrators. Proper usage and audio pronunciation of the word ex libris. Labels with emblematic designs, with references to the names of the owners of the books in which they are inserted. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book to express ownership. Packet of 20 bookplates with an owl design first introduced in the late 1940s. Paul revere, of historical fame, engraved some particularly fine examples.
Here, for example, is the title page of wrights the methods of. It was designed by kolomon moser, one of the greatest secessionist artists, for adele bloch, one of the. So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary. Ultimately it defines ex libris as something that indicates. Many bookplate designs will use the phrase ex libris as a text header or a design element. 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. Bookplates typically bear a name, motto, device, coatofarms, crest, badge, or any motif that r. A bookplate represents pride in the ownership of books. Information and translations of ex libris in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Simple typographical bookplates are termed booklabels. Libris sticker in the paperback, i wondered what ex libris means. The book was not needed in ancient times, as many early greek textsscrollswere thirty pages long, which fits into the hand.
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