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Friday, October 23, 2009

Inspiration

I find these so inspiring - end papers from vintage books. They can often be a total surprise when you find them. I love the 'wallpaper' feel that they they have. There are lots to look at right here on Drawger. I really like the one with the plots of land and houses(7th).

14 comments:

AnnaVallance said...: I work in a library so whenever I come across a great end paper, I make a photocopy which can then be used for cards or scrapbooking.; October 22, 2009 at 9:39 PM
Julie said...: The first one is the best - with that fat mamma bear and her cub - adorable!; October 23, 2009 at 4:07 AM
Linda said...: I have a hard time picking a favourite. Don said the truck, for sure.; October 23, 2009 at 8:09 AM
At Home with Kim Vallee said...: They are superb. Give me the idea of dressing up a bookcase with coordinating book papers.; October 23, 2009 at 8:45 AM
Brittany Noel said...: Love these illustrations and patterns! I wish books published now had such attention to detail and design.; October 23, 2009 at 9:29 AM
The Wanderers' Daughter said...: FABULOUS post! I miss this era of bookbinding. That first one with the woodland creatures strikes such a chord for me!; October 23, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Mlle Paradis said...: GORGeous! I think Anna has a great idea. I could move into a library for a month or so.........like Claudia and James at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Anyone read that book? From the Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.; October 23, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Mlle Paradis said...: Oh yes Maia! I can see why you would especially like that one. Look at that badger!; October 23, 2009 at 12:05 PM
rina said...: Omigosh, that is so bizarre, this morning I was just going through my vintage children's books and thought of photocopying the end papers of one of then for gift wrappers this christmas- and it's the 5th image you featured!

great minds...; October 23, 2009 at 12:50 PM
marzi said...: fiona- i love all of these. i've always admired end papers. great feature!; October 23, 2009 at 6:00 PM
MEADE DESIGN GROUP said...: I really like the first image :); October 25, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Wini said...: I love these end papers especially the first two. I love everything you've been featuring here on your blog. Its always such a joy to visit you! Thanks again for all the wonderful & colourful inspiration!! Wini xo; October 25, 2009 at 8:08 PM
cartolina said...: Wow - these really caught everyone's eye didn't they?
Doug found these on drawger.com - there's a lot of good stuff on that site.
I'll find some more soon, thanks for all your comments!
Fiona; October 26, 2009 at 8:37 PM
Relics said...: oh my gosh--
I thought I was the only one who ever noticed these...

Can't wait to see what you post next!!!!!

deb
www.relics.typepad.com; October 30, 2009 at 9:19 PM