Book Review Part 1

Last weekend I went to a local flea market with my friend and I found this book at one of the vendor's stalls.  I absolutely love the design and artistry of this book.  It is called Decorative Designs by Graham Rust.  If you love old book plates and scenic pictures, you will love this book.  The copyright on the paperback I bought says 1999.  I went on line and found several copies on Alibris.com and Amazon.  This man is an incredible artist.  My photos don't do his work justice, but the book is filled with amazing artwork and decorating ideas.  In fact, it had so many ideas, I am doing this post in two parts:  neutrals and colors.  There are hundreds of pics and ideas that he shares.  If you enjoy looking at these photos, you will want to get a copy of this book.  His style is very French which I know many of you love as much as I do.  The price for a used paperback was under $10.

Cover of the book.

Bookplate from page 140

Bookplate from page 139

Christmas card from page 127

Bookplate designed for Lord King of Wartnaby from page 139

Bookplate designed for Her Majesty the Queen from page 138

Bookplate designed for Her Majesty the Queen from page 138

Print from a collection of plates he designed from page 170

Book cover from page 130

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