Volume 9–2 (Low Res).pdf

ook plates are all personalized—not by name
alone—but also by some reference to the
owner's appearance, personality, character,
likes and dislikes, weaknesses or strengths or
often by some play on words with the name
itself. He gathers his ammunition from
personal observation of the clients or from
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their correspondence; sometimes from their
own suggestions and requests. In these little
projects he exercises all his talents and techniques—drawing,
cartooning, calligraphy,
typography and wit. As you can see from this -
collection, nothing's sacred with Kot. His
little book plate creations are often more
funny than flattering; nevertheless they are
a much sought after commodity.
Incidentally, book plates are not the only
outlet for his art-zart. If you are lucky enough
(as we have been) to receive a piece of mail
from Andrzej Kot,it is likely to arrive in a jolly
pink envelope, extravagantly decorated and
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bearing his own endearing insignia—a lower
case a, for Andrzej, culminating in a cartoon
cat to illustrate his surname, Kot, which
means cat in Polish. We can tell you from personal
experience,a letter from Kot—especially
on a Monday morning—helps to start the
day with a smile. Marion Muller
THIS ARTICLE WAS SET IN ITC GALLIARD.