Some Ex-libris
An Ex-libris or bookplate is a small graphic label or print, which is glued to the inside cover of a book with the purpose of identifying its owner. The Latin phrase ‘Ex libris…’, means the books of…, and is usually followed by the name of the owner of the book, who can be an individual or an institution. In general, ex-libris are commissioned artists by persons wishing to mark the ownership of the volumes of their library in a more decorative and elegant way than by just writing their name inside. Printed ex-libris have been used in this way for over 500 years, although earlier hand-painted ones are known and even small ceramic plates which were attached to papyrus scrolls, saying that they belonged to the library of Pharaoh Amenophis III.
Today, contemporary ex-libris are often made by artists more for exchange between collectors than for marking the ownership of books. They tend to be closer to limited editions of free graphics than to bookplates. But real ex-libris for use in books are also commissioned, collected and studied widely.
Exlibris design for Seval Tanay, she is my wife and she is a traveler: X5
My personel ex-libris design, I love skull form. Printing Technique: X5
Exlibris design for Sevgi Diren, her nick name is egi. Printing Technique: X5
Exlibris design for Berna Demir, she is a chemistry teacher. Printing Technique: X5
Exlibris design for Alev Kara, she is a tanguera. Printing Technique: CRD
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