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Introduction to
Ex Libris An Ex Libris (bookplate) is an artistic tag or crest reproduced by means of existing printing techniques, which some people or institutions use to place on the first pages of their books, as a signal of ownership.
To be considered as an Ex Libris, this tiny work of art must contain the Latin word ex Libris, or similar signal, followed by the name of the book's owner. It is also common practice to include the author's signature and the date. The artistic content can also reflect the owner's qualities or interests.
Bookplate Societies carry away divulgative actions, like the Association
present here, in Barcelona, which
edits an excellent, nearly produced by traditional means, information
magazine, its last cover being reproduced in the links page, on
which you'll find shortcuts to
other websites and to additional information on the world of the Ex
Libris.
Jaume has created a great number of ex Libris, so a sample of this miniature artworks was determined to be one of the primary sections of his website, along with a brief introduction to the subject. (published in July 2.000: Link) Although I wasn't exactly attracted by the idea of publishing a website, thinking of the introduction to the ex Libris, and remembering the interest I always had on them, I suddenly came with an interesting idea: To create this site as a separate work, and whilst it grew in my mind, I was struck with quite another idea, that what for a book is an Ex Libris (Bookplate), for a website could be an Ex Webis (Webplate).
Note: Although Ex Libris is told Bookplate in English, I keep using the Latin form, for I find it to be more aesthetical. Besides, Latin words help add a sense of "ancientness", which, as we've seen, the Ex Libris do have.
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