Synopses & Reviews
A small jewel of a volume, beautiful to look at and the perfect gift for booklovers. The bookplate, beloved since the Renaissance, has been personalized by famous--and not so famous--people through the ages. A brief illustrated essay traces its origins in Germany and its growing popularity throughout Europe (particularly during the Victorian era in England), right up until the present day. View bookplates drawn by famous artists, including Durer, Holbein, Hogarth, Kate Greenaway, and Aubrey Beardsley, and admire the wide variety of different styles, from the heraldic to the Chippendale from Art Nouveau to Contemporary. Among the American bookplates that receive special attention are ones drawn by Paul Revere and Rockwell Kent. Most spectacular is an A to Z selection of 132 bookplates, with captions, presented alphabetically by owner-many of whom are well-known, including statesmen, royalty, writers, and artists. The foreword will be by George Plimpton, a best selling author, journalist, and editor of The Paris Review.
Synopsis
This jewel of a volume, beautiful to look at and the per-fect gift for booklovers, traces the origins, development, and exquisite designs of the personalized bookplate. Magnificent images display bookplates drawn by Durer, Holbein, Hogarth, Kate Greenaway, and Aubrey Beardsley. The foreword is by best-selling author George Plimpton.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. 172-173) and index.