My New Bookplate
By Al Gury
As a collector of private press books and bookplates, I wanted my own unique bookplate.
I had already been collecting the woodcuts of the Philadelphia artist Martha Knox, so I commissioned her to design a bookplate for me.
She sent me several designs, one of which is the bookplate shown here.
The process was fun and interesting and I am pleased to own the original block.
I know Martha is interested in designing more bookplates.
She is a 2006 MFA graduate of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia.
Besides numerous editions of fine wood block fronts, she has recently produced two books: Cats A-Z, and Owl and Cat in Love.
Both are illustrated with her beautiful wood cuts.
Here is a link to Martha's website.
Here is a link to Martha's website.
http://marthaknox.squarespace.com/
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About eight years ago I attended one of Hal Lutsky's vintage paper shows in California and I was able to purchase a wide range of bookplates.
Here is a note I received from him today.
If you are in california this show is worth visiting.
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A notice I received from The Ephemera Society of America.
If you are unfamiliar with the Ephemera Society Here is a link
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