Julian Notary
Julian Notary (1455–1523)[1][2] was an English printer and bookseller.
Julian Notary | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1455 |
| Died | 1523 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | Printer, bookseller |
Career
As a printer of books, Notary frequently collaborated with Wynkyn de Worde. He had a French associate named Jean Barbier. In the colophon to his books, he writes that he lived in Kings street near Westminster. His earliest work is dated to 20 December 1498.[3]
Notary was also a bookbinder.[4]
He used the initials of "I.N." as a printers mark on his books.[5]
Influence
Julian Notary, is the inspiration and patron for the British notebook brand, NOTARY. In his honor each NOTARY Notebook carries Julian Notary's original bookbinding stamp on its spine. The same stamp that can be found on all the books Notary bound in the Tudor era, including those he bound for King Henry VIII.
References
- "Julian Notary". Oxforddnb.com. Retrieved 2012-08-02.
- "Incunabula Project blog » Julian Notary". Lib.cam.ac.uk. 2011-05-19. Retrieved 2012-08-02.
- A Dictionary of Printers and Printing: With the Progress of Literature ... - Charles Henry Timperley – Google Books. Books.google.co.in. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- "Klassiekers – A Short History of English Printing, 1476 1898 – Pagina 10". Wattpad. 2007-02-05. Retrieved 2012-08-02.
- The Printers, Stationers and Bookbinders of Westminster and London from 1476 ... - E. Gordon Duff – Google Books. Books.google.co.in. 2011-04-14. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- Jean-Luc Deuffic, "Un imprimeur et relieur breton à Londres : Julian Notary (ca 1455- après 1523)", extrait de PECIA 6, 2004, p. 139-156. link
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