02243cam a22003253u 4500 51643 UtSlPG 20260610134205.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 03000730 UtSlPG en iso639-1 Z Stone, Wilbur Macey, 1862-1941 Book-plates of To-day Bookplates of Today Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-04-03 Produced by Chris Curnow, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Book-plates of To-day" by Wilbur Macey Stone is a specialized artistic publication written in the early 20th century. This book offers insights into the art and design of book-plates, which are decorative labels affixed to the inside cover of a book, indicating ownership. The book showcases various works by contemporary designers, discussing their significance and the aesthetic components involved in creating these miniature art pieces. The content is an exploration of book-plates from various artists, highlighting distinctions in style, purpose, and artistic expression. Stone delves into the function of book-plates as not just ownership markers but as reflections of personal taste and artistic endeavor. He includes examples from both American and British designers, critiques design elements, and discusses broader themes such as the balance of beauty and utility in art. The text also addresses the controversial use of nude figures in book-plates, questioning their place in this form of artistic expression. Overall, the book serves as a comprehensive guide to appreciating the art of modern book-plate design. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Bookplates https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51643 92477 92477