Books: The Art of the Bookplate.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 0 comments link this post
It was one of those fortuitous moments where, in a quick and passing glance at the bargain book table at a bookstore, I found a real treasure for next to nothing: The Art of the Bookplate, by James P. Keenan.
This slim, hardcover volume is a collection of many bookplates. Though it is not an end-all of end-all collections, it is a nice way of being introduced to the history and varied styles of bookplates throughout history and on into today.
Keenan starts the book with an easy-going read on the history of bookplates and I, not being an aficionado by any means, found it first-time fascinating. He then discusses bookplate artists and specific bookplates, including tidbits of information that every reader will glom onto. The bookplates are illustrated in beautiful full-color on heavy clay-coated paper.
Really, I'm finding this book a great start for someone just forming an interest in bookplates and if you are just like I am in this way, you'll enjoy this book. I'd encourage you to check it out.
Past related posts:
Bookplate contest
Bookplate contest results
Labels: books
Copyright (c) Julie R. Neidlinger 7/17/2006 09:33:00 PM
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