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Cambridge Bookplate American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers: Please visit the Society's blog page to read about JAZZ and EX LIBRIS. This story was written by Thomas I. Roman for the ASBC&D's Ex Libris Chronicle--http://exlibrischronicle.blogspot.com
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American Artists of the Bookplate: Edwin Davis French
Edwin Davis French copperplate engraved this bookplate in 1895. He designed this plate for the library of the Club of Odd Volumes in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Club of Odd Volumes is a society of bibliophiles founded in 1887. The Club's purpose is to "promote lite...rary and artistic tastes, the exhibition of books, and social relations among its members."
French was born in Massachusetts in 1851. He lived and worked in New England devoting his talents to the creation of more than 300 bookplates. E. D. French was considered to be one of the "Little Masters" of engraving along with Spenceley, Hopson, Smith, and Macdonald. He died in Saranac Lake, New York in 1906. His bookplates are still praised throughout the world.
Just imagine, international friendships built through the exchange of art! Such a novel idea dates back to the 1890's with early bookplate collecting societies. Visit our website and see just how simple it is to participate. The Society was founded in 1922 to advance the interest in this 5.5 century old graphic art. Today, our membership network is made up of artists and collectors from 50+ nations.
Take a peek at the ASBC&D website at http://www.bookplate.org. Here you can enjoy great essays, images. Also news of international exhibitions, competitions and meetings. ANY NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP ($20USD) and you will receive a signed copy the book, THE ART OF THE BOOKPLATE, plus a nice packet of original "ex libris" prints. This book is a handsome hardcover with sewn binding and 100's of full color examples. SPECIAL financial considerations for artists always.
My very best!! Parker Keenan
Write to me in c/o: American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers, P.O. Box 14964, Tucson, Arizona USA 85732-4964
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Cambridge Bookplate American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers: Please visit the Society's blog page to read the "Wiener Werkstatte" and It's Ex Libris Artists (Vienna Workshops). This story is written by Heinrich Scheffer (in 8 parts) for the ASBC&D's "Illustrated Essays on Bookplate Collecting" http://exlibrischronicle.blo...gspot.com
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American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers:------- This blog offers a sampling of illustrated essays & newsworthy articles from our publications since 1922.------- You can enjoy the latest ...
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American Artists of the Bookplate: Paul Landacre
Fine wood engraving by Paul H. Landacre (1893-1963) for John & Marion Gayton. Landacre worked in the graphic arts in California for most of his life. Many art critics considered him to be one of America's best wood engravers. He has 20 bookplates to his credit.
He is q...uoted as saying:
"Art to me is more or less an emotional catharsis,
and while I usually suffer during the process, I
feel grand when a block is completed...."
Just imagine, international friendships built through the exchange of art! Such a novel idea dates back to the 1890's with early bookplate collecting societies. Visit our website and see just how simple it is to participate. The Society was founded in 1922 to advance the interest in this 5.5 century old graphic art. Today, our membership network is made up of artists and collectors from 50+ nations.
Take a peek at the ASBC&D website at http://www.bookplate.org. Here you can enjoy great essays, images. Also news of international exhibitions, competitions and meetings. ANY NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP ($20USD) and you will receive a signed copy the book, THE ART OF THE BOOKPLATE, plus a nice packet of original "ex libris" prints. This book is a handsome hardcover with sewn binding and 100's of full color examples. SPECIAL financial considerations for artists always.
My very best!! Parker Keenan
Write to me in c/o: American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers, P.O. Box 14964, Tucson, Arizona USA 85732-4964
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Cambridge Bookplate American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers: Please visit the Society's blog page to read "Regarding Bookplates" by Ralph Fletcher Seymour. This story is from the ASBC&D's 1929 Year Book! http://exlibrischronicle.blogspot.com
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American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers:------- This blog offers a sampling of illustrated essays & newsworthy articles from our publications since 1922.------- You can enjoy the latest ...
James P. Keenan : American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers--Quick, easy "virtual" membership to our international network of artists & collectors! Check out the ASBC&D's website at http://www.bookplate.org
Cambridge Bookplate Please visit the Society's blog page to read about "Architecture in Ex Libris" by ASBC&D member, Cliff Parfit. http://exlibrischronicle.blogspot.com
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American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers:------- This blog offers a sampling of illustrated essays & newsworthy articles from our publications since 1922.------- You can enjoy the latest ...
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American Artists of the Bookplate: Serik Kulmeshkenov
Bookplate design is a lifelong passion for talented engraver, Serik Kulmeshkenov. Born in Astana, Kazakhstan in 1956, Serik pursued a career in art & architecture before immigrating to the United States in 1993. Serik is now a member of the ASBC&D.
Several years ag...o, Serik wrote an article that we published in the Ex Libris Chronicle. This autobiography described how he developed his love for bookplates.
It was through an old newspaper article that he found at his mother’s house more than 30 years ago. The article, “The Magic World of Ex Libris” was accompanied by several nice bookplate reproductions. It was not how this story was written, but rather the concept behind this graphic art form that was thrilling. Serik promptly sent a letter to the publisher of the article in Siberia. Months later he received his reply from the author and artist Oleg Besedin along with a few superb bookplates. This was the turning point as he had discovered the art of the bookplate!
He then had the good fortune of moving to Minneapolis. It somehow seems appropriate that he should reside in a city where so much attention is given to the book arts. Serik can now boast more than 300 engraved bookplates on his opus list and he has received 100’s of awards since 1985!
Just imagine, international friendships built through the exchange of art! Such a novel idea dates back to the 1890's with early bookplate collecting societies. Visit our website and see just how simple it is to participate. The Society was founded in 1922 to advance the interest in this 5.5 century old graphic art. Today, our membership network is made up of artists and collectors from 50+ nations.
Take a peek at the ASBC&D website at http://www.bookplate.org. Here you can enjoy great essays, images. Also news of international exhibitions, competitions and meetings. ANY NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP ($20USD) and you will receive a signed copy the book, THE ART OF THE BOOKPLATE, plus a nice packet of original "ex libris" prints. This book is a handsome hardcover with sewn binding and 100's of full color examples. SPECIAL financial considerations for artists always.
My very best!! Parker Keenan
Write to me in c/o: American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers, P.O. Box 14964, Tucson, Arizona USA 85732-4964
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James P. Keenan Please visit the Society's blog page to read about "Barking Bookplates" by ASBC&D member, Millicent Vetterlein... http://exlibrischronicle.blogspot.com
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American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers:------- This blog offers a sampling of illustrated essays & newsworthy articles from our publications since 1922.------- You can enjoy the latest ...
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American Artists of the Bookplate: Sidney Lawton Smith
Another early 20th century example that combines both engraving and etching techniques in copper. Executed by Sidney Lawton Smith in 1908 for Isabella Lincoln Whittier.
Smith (1845-1929) was one of the five American "little masters" of engraving. From Massachuset...ts, Smith learned the art of engraving as a youth and went on to create for distinguished clients such as, Riverside Press, Scribner's and American Bank Note Company. He designed more than 200 bookplates during his career.
Just imagine, international friendships built through the exchange of art! Such a novel idea dates back to the 1890's with early bookplate collecting societies. Visit our website and see just how simple it is to participate. The Society was founded in 1922 to advance the interest in this 5.5 century old graphic art. Today, our membership network is made up of artists and collectors from 50+ nations.
Take a peek at the ASBC&D website at http://www.bookplate.org. Here you can enjoy great essays, images. Also news of international exhibitions, competitions and meetings. ANY NEW PAID MEMBERSHIP ($20USD) and you will receive a signed copy the book, THE ART OF THE BOOKPLATE, plus a nice packet of original "ex libris" prints. This book is a handsome hardcover with sewn binding and 100's of full color examples. SPECIAL financial considerations for artists always.
My very best!! Parker Keenan
Write to me in c/o: American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers, P.O. Box 14964, Tucson, Arizona USA 85732-4964
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American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers: Please visit the Society's blog page and read about "The Metaphysical World of Alexander Aksinin" by ASBC&D member, Ilya Libenzon.
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exlibrischronicle.blogspot.com
American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers:------- This blog offers a sampling of illustrated essays & newsworthy articles from our publications since 1922.------- You can enjoy the latest ...
Cambridge Bookplate American Society of Bookplate Collectors & Designers: Quick, easy "virtual" membership to our international network of artists & collectors! Check out the ASBC&D's website at http://www.bookplate.org
