Ex Libris

[anteros_lmc]

The other day I finally, finally got round to unpacking all my books and putting them back into the book cases downstairs. At last the house is starting to feel like home again! Rediscovering books is always a great pleasure, especially when so many of them were gifts from dear friends. Even better, I was finally able to make use of the amazing birthday present I got from nodbear way back in July - a unique book plate designed just for me by a very talented artist. Isn't it fabulous?! All the elements that make up the design mean something specific to me. No prizes for guessing the name of the ship :) The map is of Lewis, the island where I was born and brought up and the fish represents Glasgow. There are lots of other little elements that mean something to me, but they're my seekrit ;)

Comments

[eglantine-br.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous. I like the fish too-- it seems to have a cheerful expression.

And you have the pleasure of knowing that your bookplate will puzzle and delight future historians!

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

Definitely. I did think twice before sticking this in one or two of my more collectible books, but then I thought, bugger it, I'm part of their history now!

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous isn't it? I'm very hopeful that the New Year will bring lots of books, but it'll be a miracle if it brings any time to read them.

[mylodon.livejournal.com]

Lovely!

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

Intit?

[shepet.livejournal.com]

Excellent book plate! :)

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

Yes, I'm very lucky to have it :)

[aletheiafelinea.livejournal.com]

It's beautiful and very professional done! And I concur with eglantine_br about the fish. ;)

[anteros-lmc.livejournal.com]

I'm glad everyone likes the fish. It took several sketches to get it just right :} Th artist was is patient as he is talented!

[stevie-carroll.livejournal.com]

I'm very much looking forward to unpacking all my books.