Copley Connects Spring Summer 2024

New Bookplates Added to Digital Collection By Michael Conlee , Archives/Digital Initiatives Assistant

We’re excited to announce the accessibility of our Bookplate Artists Collection on Digital USD! This new collection expands our digital collections of bookplates, adding to the original collection of Japanese Bookplates (spotlighted in the Summer 2019 issue of Copley Connects and in detail on the cover of the present issue). Featuring works by over 18 artists specializing in various printmaking mediums like linoleum cuts, woodblock, and offset lithography, the Bookplate Artists Collection showcases a diverse range of bookplate designs from a golden age of printmaking in the 20th century. From Adrian George Feint’s intricate patterns to Ismael Smith’s bold prints, each artist brings a unique touch to these miniature functional artworks. All the images on these pages may be found in the Bookplate Collections on Digital USD, alongside many many more.

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