The art of bookplates 2011 edited and collected by martin hopkinson. Get free shipping on ex libris by martin hopkinson, from. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson paperback, 2011 at the best online prices at ebay. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover martins connections and jobs at similar companies. 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. When printing presses led to the availability of books for the first time for personal libraries. This book traces the fascinating evolution of bookplate design over time and across national boundaries, showcasing 100 key examples of ex libris art. The art of bookplates yale university press reprints 100 bookplates from the collection of the british museum. The art of bookplates published by yale university press showcases examples from a collection in the british museum. The art of bookplates a thoroughly charming little volume. See all books authored by martin hopkinson, including ex libris. 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.
Designed for herman theodore radin, it depicts a room overflowing with booksbooks on shelves. 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. The art of bookplates opens with a timothy cole bookplate from 19. Bookplate with quote infinite riches in a little room. 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. Jun 21, 2011 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. 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. The art of bookplates in pictures books the guardian. Martin hopkinson books list of books by author martin. 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. Ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson accompanies the upcoming exhibit at the british museum of an archived collection of bookplates. Ex libris bookplates range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, the obscure or even bizarre and surreal. By the late nineteenth century, bookplates had developed into a highly imaginative form of the engravers and. Ex libris art dedicated to the collection of ex libris and. The sensuous, beautiul exlibris of alphonse inoue ex libris, books. Jun 21, 2011 martin hopkinson, formerly curator of prints at the hunterian art gallery, university of glasgow, is an art critic and writer. 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. A great way to discover the magic of bookplates is a book called ex libris. May 12, 2011 ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson accompanies the upcoming exhibit at the british museum of an archived collection of bookplates.
Its a bookart tradition receding into the nostalgic past behind the propelling forces of technology, but its an art form preserved by museums and collectors, and so not forgotten. The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first. Essay in exhibition catalogue edited by ben thomas. The art of bookplates paperback june 21, 2011 by martin j. 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. Bookplates for sale in uk 48 secondhand bookplates. The art of bookplates by martin hopkinson 20110523 on. When printing presses led to the availability of books for the first time for personal libraries books were treasured, and valuable, possessions. Jun 14, 2011 its a bookart tradition receding into the nostalgic past behind the propelling forces of technology, but its an art form preserved by museums and collectors, and so not forgotten. Ex libris rediscovering bookplates the heritage portal. 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.
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Originating in their modern printed form in 16thcentury germany. Martin hopkinson is the chief chronicler of the development of the bookplate, as is evident from his book exlibris. 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. Dec 02, 2011 a great way to discover the magic of bookplates is a book called ex libris. Bookplates and ex libris are rightly admired today as miniature works of art allowing collectors to build an affordable collection of original and often signed art works in a variety of print techniques such as etching, woodblock, intaglio and aquatint. 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.
The first books were highly valuable and prestigious objects to own, hence the first bookplates usually incorporated the decorative coats of arms. The art of bookplates, a new book by martin hopkinson and published by yale university press. In the early 1500s, albrecht durer and other german engravers and printmakers began to create highly decorative bookplates, often featuring armorial devices and coats of arms for wealthy individuals and institutions. A bookplate, or ex libris, is a small print for pasting inside the cover of a book, to express ownership. Im already well into it and admiring the variety and beauty of the wonderful bookplates. View martin hopkinsons profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. To learn more about bookplates, abebooks recommends ex libris. This book, published by the british museum, shows the progression of. The art of bookplates paperback by martin hopkinson. So in 2012 we celebrated the societys 40th anniversary.
Martin j hopkinson spanning five centuries of charming and unusual examples of bookplate design by artists including albrecht durer, edward burnejones, c. Items similar to personalized print vintage blue bird gorgeous childrens room, nursery. 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. Hopkinson and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. 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. 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.
Ex libris the art of bookplates by martin hopkinson. Martin hopkinson books list of books by author martin hopkinson. Martin hopkinson freelance print historian, writer and. See more ideas about bookplate design, ex libris, book plates. The art of bookplates, and net present value and risk modelling for projects, and more on. The art of bookplates, by martin hopkinson, 2011 risultati immagini per ex libris parris roman and parrish hand fonts on ex libris, the art of the bookplate i own quite a few books and, despite my indecisiveness, ill eventually get around to designing something for them. 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. 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. By robert anning bell, design for a bookplate for frederic leighton, 1894. Buy ex libris the art of bookplates online the british. 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. The british museum and martin hopkinson put together this 2011 coffeetable book that is. From martin hopkinsons ex libris, the fine art of saying its my. This book showcases bookplates drawn from the rich.