'Twilight' Mania Kicks Into Full Gear In NYC With The Release Of 'Breaking Dawn' Aug 3, 2008
After the show, audience members were invited to wait in line to have special "Breaking Dawn" bookplates autographed by Stephenie. Unfortunately, some of the members hadn't stayed adequately hydrated to remain in a packed audience and several fainted before getting the chance to meet their beloved author. (VHI.com -- Music News)
SCHOOL BRIEFS May 3, 2008
The volunteers attached bookplates, inserted bookmarks, and included a list of additional book recommendations before delivering the books to the children. Borders joinsCCISD book drive. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Embracing the great outdoors May 2, 2008
The room's spacious windowseat and daybed are enhanced with Chinese bookplates, ink drawings of the Nile, and "luxe" travel books that Leamann located. The designer also made sure that the view of the landscape, through the bay windows, remained a central focus of the room. (NJ.com -- Times)
Take a first look inside 'Third Angel' Apr 10, 2008
When she walked down the street people often recognized her, and she was always willing to sign scraps of paper for someone's child or present a fan with one of the bookplates she carried in her purse. Once a year she came back to the States to give readings for what had become a perennially popular event where children dressed up in bird costumes. (USA Today -- Life)
Madison mourns the loss of three lovers of art, literature, community Mar 28, 2008
Special bookplates on the inside front cover mark these books as being part of this endowment. Helen's coworkers are still reeling from her death; they did not even know she was sick. (Madison County Record, AL)
Grant to buy dictionaries Mar 22, 2008
"The Rotary received word they would be given the grant on March 8. The grant, under 1,000, will be used to purchase the dictionaries for approximately 15 students.Distin said no students have been chosen yet, and each book must be purchased by June."It's a pretty short time-frame we have to get this acted on," Distin said. "One thing I still have to do is get the bookplates for the inside of the books. " Comments Comments are limited to 200 words or less. Name: Email: (optional)... (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Author speaks with public as part of One Book One Community program Feb 26, 2008
There will be refreshments available along with hand-signed bookplates by Sonnenblick. His other books will also be on sale at the event, including Notes from the Midnight Driver and Zen and the art of Faking it. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Bluebonnet Bash held at Windsong Feb 19, 2008
In addition to these prizes, bookplates in the new 2008-2009 Bluebonnet Books were awarded to all 29 sixth graders who voted and 21 other students drawn at random. Houston Community Newspapers Online 2008. (Friendswood Journal, TX)
Rotarians assist students with dictionaries Dec 29, 2007
According to Club President Bob Brazil, "Our guest speakers at Rotary each sign a bookplate, which is placed on the inside front cover of the dictionary. After receiving the dictionaries, the students enter their own name into the book. The bookplates are inscribed with the Rotary '4-Way Test' code of ethics and the Rotary motto 'Service Above Self'.". After receiving the dictionaries, the young recipients were very grateful and enthusiastically began looking up words and subjects they had... (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
It's time for Reading Reindeer's 10th season Oct 25, 2007
Students from Foundation Academy recently put Reading Reindeer bookplates in new copies of Dr. Seuss's ABCs that are distributed throughout the year to babies born at Health Central hospital. These books are purchased with Reading Reindeer donations - approximately 6,000 annually for 1,200 newborns. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Best-selling author Jan Brett visits here Wednesday Oct 17, 2007
If time does not permit her to sign every book, Saturn Booksellers will have special signed bookplates featuring her artwork for all extra books ... Everyone with or without a ticket is invited to attend and receive as signed bookplates. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Thalia Launches 'Thalia: Belleza! Lessons in Lipgloss and Happiness' at Borders(R) Columbus Circle Store Sep 8, 2007
Additional Information: Thalia will be unable to personalize her signature on the bookplates. No posed photographs may be taken during the event. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Summer Shack Cookbook: The Complete Guide to Shore Food Sep 7, 2007
Includes Author-Autographed Bookplates. While supplies last. (Epicurious.com)
Treasure hunt Jul 15, 2007
What are they: Victorian-era pen-and-ink drawings used to decorate calling cards, bookplates, etc. How much will I pay. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Pottery, quirky purses among top collectibles Jun 29, 2007
These Victorian-era pen-and-ink drawings were used for calling cards, bookplates, friendship books and framed art. Calling cards are valued from 25 to 45. (North County Times)
Goblins and Gaming May 22, 2007
I've also worked with some bookstores, sending out autographed bookplates, bookmarks, and temporary goblin tattoos. I'm told those have helped sales a bit. (Suite101.com)
Program invites everyone to read same book Feb 6, 2007
The bookplates are also meant to make it easier for the next person to know to whom the book belongs. t's been fun here today because of the random selection, Carlson said with a smile. (Olney Daily Mail, IL)
Reading Reindeer hits book milestone Dec 22, 2006
Ocoee High School wowed the staff with its donation of 2,800 new books, along with volunteer hours for students who labeled the books with Reading Reindeer bookplates. The Estates of Windermere held its annual Jingle Bell Jog to benefit Reading Reindeer, complete with Reindeer-logoed T-shirts for neighborhood kids. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Open house to showcase new and improved library Nov 7, 2006
Those purchasing bookplates also will receive a special, limited-edition library mug. . (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Lansing-Dreiden: The Dividing Island May 17, 2006
Serik Kulmaeshkenov made his reputation as an exacting engraver of three-inch bookplates. Going blind hasnt made his art any easier. (City Pages)
A love tale old and delicate Feb 12, 2006
Precursors to contemporary collages, they sometimes incorporated student writing samples, awards of merit, hymns and bookplates. Although not rare - fraktur regularly turn up at auctions and in antiques shops - some command prices in the thousands. (Philly.com -- Home Design)
Treasure in the stacks Jan 23, 2006
Evidence can include bookplates, labels, binding stamps and inscriptions, but authorial inscriptions are particularly prized. Such research involves a good deal of detective work, hunting through reference books and searching the Web. (LA Times, CA)
