On the Processes for the Production of Ex Libris (Book-Plates)

This compact volume offers a clear, step‑by‑step look at how book‑plates—those tiny artworks that mark a personal library—are created and reproduced. Rather than dwelling on the evolution of styles, the author concentrates on the practical techniques that bring a design from the artist’s sketch to a printable block, making the subject approachable for both collectors and newcomers.

The text walks readers through the whole range of processes, beginning with the rough woodcuts of early printed books, moving on to the refined copper engravings of masters like Dürer, and then exploring modern methods such as metal etching, photomechanical transfers, and block printing. Helpful illustrations accompany each section, showing the results that each technique can achieve. Even those with no background in engraving can follow the explanations and gain a solid grounding in the craft of producing faithful, affordable Ex Libris.