The first Ex-libris Museum in Turkey was opened in Istanbul in 2008 by Prof. Dr. It was established within the IMOGA Graphic Arts Museum under the patronage of Süleyman Saim Tekcan. The ex-libris collection, which was later removed from IMOGA, was presented to Işık University Faculty of Fine Arts faculty member Prof. Dr. It has been preserved for a long time in Hasip Pektaş’s office. The museum was opened in 2014 by the valuable Rectors of Işık University, Prof. Dr. Nafiye Güneç Kıyak and Prof. Dr. It was created for the second time at Işık University with the interest and support of Şirin Tekinay. This valuable collection of the Istanbul Ex-libris Association was exhibited at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Maslak. Preparations were also made to obtain the approval of the Ministry of Culture, but the rectors left their posts before they could gain the official museum identity. The subsequent administration did not show interest and Prof. who is also the President of Istanbul Ex-libris Association. Dr. After Hasip Pektaş left the university, the collection was removed from the university in 2017 with the decision of the board of directors of the association.

Istanbul Ex-libris Museum, art-loving businessman and Selçuk Ecza Holding A.Ş. It was established for the third time and permanently under the auspices of M. Sonay Gürgen, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and within the body of Selçuk Ecza Holding. Istanbul Ex-libris Museum, T.C. With the approval of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism dated 15.09.2020 and numbered 60960384-151.01.01-E.680776, it gained the status of Special “Istanbul Ex-libris Museum”.

Selçuk Ecza Holding makes valuable contributions to education and culture with the buildings it has built in addition to its wide services in the pharmaceutical sector. Selcuk Ecza Holding has made an important contribution to Ex-libris art in 2018 with this awareness of social responsibility. Holding, Prof.Dr. Dr. Hasip Pektaş also hosted the International Ex-libris competition on “Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals and Human Health”.

In addition, TRNC Eastern Mediterranean University Communication Faculty Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design Department Head Prof. Dr. Senih Çavuşoğlu and Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Silesia Katowice, Poland. Dr. A copy of the ex-libris received in the Spirit International Ex-libris Competition held in 2019 in cooperation with Krzysztof Marek Bak and the International “Dervish” Yunus Emre Ex-libris Competition held in 2021 by the Konya Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Fine Arts and Architecture were donated to our museum. In addition, in 2022, 1,170 ex-libris sent by 452 artists from 36 countries to the 5th International Ex-libris Competition organized jointly by İstinye University, Selçuk Pharmaceutical Warehouse and Istanbul Ex-libris Association, and 550 ex-libris donated extra to the museum enriched the collection of the museum.

Founded as one of the 10 museums in the world, the Istanbul Exlibris Museum will of course live with the contributions of Selcuk Ecza Deposu and Istanbul Ex-libris Society; In our country, there will be a cultural center in the context of the recognition, widespread and development of the ex-libis.

With this small ex-libris collection, 250 books, catalogs and 27 thesis will be the source of those who research about Ex-libris.

The aims of the Istanbul Exlibris Museum;

1. To share ex-libris, to register for the future, to create our cultural heritage, to protect it and to ensure that art lovers can easily reach the ex-libris,

2. Adding new ex-libris to this collection, which is valuable enough to attract the attention of visitors of all ages, to enlarge,

3. Students from all levels of educational institutions in Turkey to visit the museum and participate in the workshops and become new representatives of this art,

4. Creating education for artists and designers for preparing for international ex-libris competitions,

5. To give seminars/conferences for those who want to learn, implement and evaluate Ex-libis and to make workshops for those interested.

6. To create an opportunity to cultural enrichment.

Books in the Museum: http://www.aed.org.tr/tr/kitaplar-2/
Catalogs in the Museum: http://www.aed.org.tr/tr/kataloglar-2/
Online Competition Catalogs: http://www.aed.org.tr/tr/awesome-dialymotion-post-2/

Address: Selçuk Ecza Holding, Istanbul Ex-libris Museum, Altunizade Mah. Mahir İz Cad. No: 45/2, TR-34662 Üsküdar – İstanbul, Turkey

Location: https://goo.gl/maps/EcmeuiJ8kDsViWbdA 

Museum Visits (Our museum is open by appointment only.) hasipp@gmail.com

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How should the word ex-libris be written?

Ex-libris derives from the Latin word Library. Latin is written with a hyphen (Ex-libris). It is also used as Exlibris without hyphen. It is known and used as Bookplate in English. In recent years, as in Balkan countries, it is also written as Ekslibris in Turkey. Exlibris is easier to read. Now, just like the words Fax, Ekselans, Ekstra, Ekspresyonizm, the transformation has taken place and the use of Ex-libris has become widespread. Ex-libris is also accepted in international competitions. It is also possible to write “from the bookshelf of …”, which is the exact equivalent of Ex-libris.

I want to order an ex-libris, what should I do?

An ex-libris is used either to fulfil its actual function, i.e. to be pasted into a book, or to be exchanged. Of course, it can also be framed and hung on the wall as a work of art. The choice of the artist, the technique, the size of the ex-libris and the purpose for which it is to be made are important in the ordering process. First of all, you should determine the artist whose style you like. You may have the opportunity to find and get to know artists and designers at exhibitions, ex-libris congresses, websites or social media. You should contact the artist whose works you like and tell him/her your expectations and interests. You should explain what kind of motif you want to have on your exlibris. After discussing the fee, the artist makes drafts for you, reproduces the one you like and signs it. You have the right to ask for revision on the draft you like. If you only want to stick your ex-libris on the book, 40 to 100 copies are enough. However, if you want to make a change, it is useful to have more prints. For those who have a large book collection, the printing house can print 1000 copies of the original ex-libris on sticker paper and stick them to their books. This type of offset reproduction only fulfils its function and collectors do not prefer it.

If you want to have an ex-libris that is original, special to you and contains aesthetic values, it is useful to work with an experienced artist who has proven himself in this field. The result will both make you happy and give you the opportunity to boast. However, recently, more economical ex-libris in the form of stamps are also made by printing houses and some people. If you prefer it, it is useful to check whether the work done to you is used elsewhere and whether it is original or not.

Can I order ex-libris on behalf of someone else?

Ex-libris is the most beautiful thing you can present to your loved ones, especially on their birthdays. Especially if you make an ex-libris for someone you know and know their interests, it will be accepted with interest and happiness because it is a special work for them.

How many types of ex-libris can one person have?

You can have any number and variety of ex-libris you want. In the past, you may like nature-themed ex-libris, while in recent years you may like mythology or other subjects. Why not have a new ex-libris?

How much does an ex-libris cost?

This depends on the reputation of the artist, the technique and the number of prints. For an edition of 100 copies of an original design, you can expect to pay between 350 euros and 1000 euros.

How should I glue the ex-libris to my books?

Gluing with adhesives such as glue is not recommended. It will prevent a collector from buying that ex-libris to collect it years later, it will tear. Ideally, you can use paper stickers, double-sided adhesive tapes or you can use starch adhesive that you prepare yourself. You may come across ex-libris belonging to different people in one book. The owner of the book has changed.

Which paper should be used for printing ex-libris?

There is no rule for this. Not every design shows itself on every paper. Different papers suitable for printing technique can be used. Şöhler, Kanson papers are suitable for digital prints. Bristol for high prints and screen printing, absorbent, slightly thicker gravure papers are used for gravure printing. Ex-libris can also be printed on beautiful handmade paper. File paper or coloured cardboard should not be preferred.

Should different sizes of ex-libris be used for different book sizes?

Considering small-sized books, it is recommended that the long side of the ex-libris printing area should not be larger than 13 cm and the paper on which it is printed (A5) should not be larger than 21×15 cm. This is especially stated in competitions. As well as 1 cm ex-libris, of course, there are also ex-libris in a size that can be glued to large books, for example 15×15 cm ex-libris. Since the collections are stored in A5 boxes in museums, it is useful to take care that the paper size is no larger than A5.

Is there ex-libris collecting? How can I become a collector? How can I make an exchange?

Ex-libris are evaluated according to countries, artists, techniques, styles and even patterns and are collected by many enthusiasts. Collectors exchange the duplicate prints they have with other people, thus acquiring a large number of ex-libris. Their aim in these exchanges is to improve their own collections both in terms of quality and in terms of number. As a result of their collecting activities, they also learn about the art and printing technology of different periods. These small prints must be signed by the artist. It must be stated when, how many and with which technique they were printed. Aesthetic integrity, text placement and technical competence are important issues that collectors pay attention to.

Collectors collect ex-libris on a wide range of subjects according to their interests and place orders with artists who work on the subjects they are interested in. It is known that collectors classify and collect ex-libris on heraldry, professions, work environments, home interiors, weapons, clothes, music, musical instruments, books, libraries, printing workshops, architecture, engineering, medicine, art, mythology, astrology, sports, theatre, dance, nude, women, children, portraits, typography, calligraphy, monograms, erotica, word games, botany, zoology, ceremonies, war, death and many similar subjects.

Collectors store and present their ex-libris in different ways. Ex-librises are usually stored by pasting them on standard cards. These cards are A4 in size and may include the name of the artist, year of birth and death, country, association of which he/she is a member, printing technique of the ex-libris, year of production, total number, and the name of the owner.

Another way of storing ex-libris is enveloping or boxing. They can be stored in appropriately sized envelopes and boxes, categorised according to artists, techniques, countries, periods or subjects. Despite the difficulty in presentation and examination, boxing is the best method to protect ex-libris against wear and tear.

Experienced collectors are usually happy to help beginners by giving them a few ex-libris. In order to accumulate ex-libris, it is necessary to be in contact with artists and collectors, to request the exchange of excess copies from the artist whose work you are interested in, and to take part in exchanges at congresses. Of course, you can also increase your collection by purchasing from the internet, for example from ebay.com https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p4432023.m570.l1313&_nkw=exlibris&_sacat=0 or from artists.

How should I send the ex-libris in a mail exchange?

Ex-libris should have the necessary information on the back. The artist’s name, country, date of creation, subject, technique, edition number and opus number, if known, should be written in pencil on the back. Some collectors may also include exchange lists in their letters. In order to prevent wrinkles and fraying when exchanging letters, either a cardboard envelope should be used or a suitable cardboard should be placed inside the envelope. Considering the risk of loss, it is useful to send letters by registered mail.

Where should the ex-libris be placed in the book?

The correct placement is in the centre of the inside of the book cover. If the stamp is an ex-libris, it can of course also be printed on the first page.

What is PF?

“Pour Féliciter” or “Pro Felicitate” means “for happiness”. PF is an abbreviation of these words. They are artistically designed personalised greeting cards for the New Year. In contrast to their ex-libris, PFs often have a contemporary historical reference and are therefore a historically interesting collecting area.

For further enquiries: hasipp@gmail.com

The 6th International Ex Libris Competition and 2nd International Ex Libris Congress, organised in collaboration with İstinye University, Selçuk Ecza Deposu, Bozlu Art Project and the Istanbul Ex Libris Association, and hosted by İstinye University, took place at the Vadi H Campus. The 6th International Ex Libris Competition saw the participation of 541 artists from 34 countries, submitting 1,343 ex libris. At the end of the evaluation, 15 Awards, 14 Honourable Mentions and 28 Certificates of Honour were presented. The exhibition featured 238 original ex libris.

The First Prize of İstinye University was unanimously awarded to the master Russian artist Mikhail Verkholantsev, whose works were found to be original and persuasive in their personal style. The Second Prize of Selçuk Ecza Deposu was awarded to the Bulgarian artist Onnik Karanfilian for his engraved ex-libris featuring powerful designs. The Third Prize from Bozlu Art Project was awarded to Bulgarian artist Marin Gruev for his ex libris filled with fine details. The Istanbul Ex Libris Association Young Artist Award was deemed appropriate for Emre İnan, a promising young artist specialising in printmaking. The Medical Park Special Award went to Igor Baranov (France), the AveA Health Special Award to Ivo Mosele (Italy), the Liv Hospital Special Award to Christine Deboosere (Belgium), the Glana Cosmetics Special Award to Valerio Mezzetti (Italy), The Tülay-Şükrü Ertürk Special Award went to Wang Yu (China), the Ayşe-Noyan Ünal Special Award to Martin R. Baeyens (Belgium), the Ayfer-Zeki Tutkan Special Award to Gennady Vial (Belarus), the Özden Pektaş Turgut Special Award to Elzbieta Radzikowska (Poland), Gülcan-Salih Apaydın Special Award to Yulia Protsyshyn (Ukraine), Hatice-Hasip Pektaş Special Award to Julieta Virginia Warman (Argentina), Can Pektaş Special Award to Konstantin Kalynovych (Ukraine).

It is hoped that this international exhibition will bring excitement to the world of ex-libris, inspire young people interested in ex-libris in particular, and contribute to the spread of this art form. The competition exhibition can be viewed at İstinye University’s Vadi H Campus until 22 September 2025.

The Meeting Point of Culture and Art

Over 50 artists from Argentina, Russia, Bulgaria, China, Moldova, Kazakhstan, Belgium and Turkey participated in the 2nd International Ex Libris Congress. At the congress, held at İstinye University’s Vadi H Campus, artists exchanged ex-libris, took new ex-libris orders, engaged in cultural exchange, and strengthened their friendships. As part of the congress, participants visited historical sites in Istanbul, took a Bosphorus tour, visited the Istanbul Ex-Libris Museum, and attended a Gala Dinner.

The conference and competition were organised under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Hasip Pektaş, Faculty Member at the Faculty of Communication at İstinye University, President of the Istanbul Ex Libris Association, and Director of the Istanbul Ex Libris Museum. In his opening speech, Pektaş shared the following information: “We have held six international competitions, organised two international congresses, and opened ex-libris exhibitions in 15 cities and eight different countries. We established the Istanbul Ex-Libris Museum within the Selçuk Ecza Deposu, one of ten museums in the world. These are things to be proud of for our country. The fact that ex libris is taught as a course at seven universities, including İstinye University, and that 29 postgraduate theses have been written on ex libris is also an indication of the interest in this field.”

Rector Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş emphasised the importance of art in his speech: “As we examine the art of ex-libris, we see that it is not just a calling card; it is a living art that reflects an understanding of society, culture and life. As a university, we continue to pursue our vision of being an institution that not only protects and promotes science and research, but also art. Here, we are delighted to share art and culture with participants from different countries. In the words of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, we must attach greater importance to art than ever before in order to raise generations that are free in thought, free in knowledge, and free in conscience.”

Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş thanked all stakeholders for their support of the arts and continued: “If a society is deprived of art, it is as if one of its arteries has been severed. We continue our efforts to support art and artists. We would like to thank M. Sonay Gürgen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Selçuk Ecza Deposu, Dr. Şükrü Bozluolcay, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bozlu Holding, and Adem Elbaşı, President of our Centennial Group, for their support during this process. We are grateful to all our artists, academics, guests, and partners for their efforts.”

Impressions of Ex-libris 2025 / Ekslibris 2025 İzlenimleri

Thank you all for your friendliness, kindness, cooperation and new experience of communication! I wish you all happiness, good luck, prosperity and 100 years of creative life!

Special thanks to Hasip Pektaş, Hatice and Can as a family of artists, curators of the congress. A lot of work was done, Good luck and happiness to your family! Marziya Zhaksygarına (Kazakhstan)

Hasip, you did as always great job! Thank you for all you did for us to feel wonderful. See you all next year in Varna! Onnik Karanfilian (Bulgaria)

Dear Hasip, As always, the organisation was perfect, but most of all it was a a warm be together with you, Hatice, Can and Martin. This was a congres with a soul.

Christine Deboosere (Belgium) and Johan Bosschem (Belgium)

2nd International Ex-Libris Congress, Competition and Exhibition Istanbul, August 2025, perfectly organized by Prof. Hasip Pektas, as always! (y)

— Through the eyes of Bai Marin and Yani Security Group

Greetings to all old and new friends – to those who were there and to those who couldn’t make it. Long live the Ex-libris! And until we meet again! Marin Gruev (Bulgaria)

2nd INTERNATIONAL EXLIBRIS CONGRESS // ISTANBUL 2025. Turkey

Part 1) I am very happy and grateful to have been able to participate in the Congress of EX LIBRIS in Istanbul. August 20th to 23rd / 2025.

Organized by Professor Hasip Pektas and his great team from İstinye University Vadi H Campus in Istanbul. Share all day together with Recording Artists, Ex-librarians, Collectors, and now friends, on this beautiful path of Ex Libris. I am very grateful to my loved ones who have always supported me and grateful to life ⭐ Julieta Warman (Argentina)

Yesterday, 23.08.2025, was a very busy day. In the morning we gathered at İstinye Üniversitesi Vadi H Yerleşkesi, from there we went on a tour of the Bosphorus. It was fantastically beautiful. After the Bosphorus, we visited the Istanbul Ex-Libris Museum, where we saw a collection of ex-librises of famous artists of the world. And again we talked about the art of ex-libris. Before the Gala Dinner, we were shown an exhibition of ex-libris dedicated to the theme of “Medicine”. The artists, who came from different countries, became close friends during these few days of the 2nd International Congress in Istanbul and did not want to part. Until next time, friends! Good luck to you always! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Marziya Zhaksygarına (Kazakhstan)

Emily Hung ve Ying Zhou…Kongreye Hong Kong’dan gelmişler…çok şeker, çok nazik ve çok kibar iki genç sanatçı…önceki gün yoktular, İstanbul’u gezmişler, onlarla dün exlibris değişimi yapabildim…çok kedi severler, kedi çalışmamı almak istediler ama (biraz anlatınca) her ikisi de Çatalhöyük serisinden olan iki exlibrisimi aldılar…

“İstanbul’u sevdiniz mi?” diye sordum..

“Evet, çok” diye cevapladı Emily..

“Çok büyük, kalabalık ve gürültülü.” dedim..

“Evet ama tarihi var…yeni şehirleri sevmiyorum.” dedi..

Ve bana şöyle yazdı…’ Ne güzel…birbirimizden bu kadar uzak mesafelerdeyiz ama aynı kadim sanatı seviyoruz…❤️ Exlibris Kongreleri hayatımıza bu güzellikleri de katıyor işte… Canan Bilge (Türkiye)

Fulfilling another dream which is a great gift for my half century of life! Participate in the Congress of EX LIBRIS in Istanbul, travel on the same August 18th day of my birthday, be received with affection and kindness. another gift, which I thank life, my mother, my family and partner, my friends who helped and supported me so much to realize this nice madness! thanks

Thank you very much Hasip Pektas , your students and family for all the kindness! Julieta Warman (Argentina

Sevgili Canlar,

Doğrusunu isterseniz, en keyif aldığım Ex Libris buluşması bu oldu. Yani 2. Uluslararası İstanbul Kongresi, Yarışmalı Sergisi. Sıcak karşılaşmalar, samimi sohbetler ve ertesi sabah, erken saatte sanki Akademiye gelir gibi dört gün sevimli bir heyecan yaşadık. Başarılı, büyük organizasyon için, Teşekkürler Hasip hocam. Ahmet Selçuk Kızılışık (Türkiye)

Award Ceremony of the 6th INTERNATIONAL EX LIBRIS COPETITION – EXHIBITION- ISTAMBUL 2025. 22 August 2025. Istinye University, Vadi H Cam.

Very happy and honoured to have gone to receive my Ex Libris Special Award in the framework of the “2nd INTERNATIONAL EX LIBRIS CONGRESS – ISTANBUL 2025″.

A little bit of what the Award Ceremony was like, where the Dean of the University opened the ceremony and then Professor Hasip Pektas honoured us with a magnificent dance ceremony, truly very special, with the presence of many of the award winners.

I want to thank Hasip Pektas and Hatice Öz Pektaş for their kindness and perfecciòn in organizing together with the University team.

Congratulations to all the selected and awarded, a huge pleasure to meet you!

It was a dream come true to have been able to go and participate. And it’s very enriching to be able to share and meet artists from different parts of the world. It’s something that I’m grateful to Ex Libris and the Engrabado, who have given me the opportunity.

Full of gratitude ⭐ Julieta Warman (Argentina)

Dear Hasip, I am extremely delighted to have met you at the Istanbul Conference. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to you, your family, and your team for the tremendous efforts you put into making the conference a great success. From the meticulous preparation to the on – site services, we deeply felt your dedication and enthusiasm, which made the whole conference extremely warm.

Although I didn’t exchange many works at this conference, I still feel very happy and satisfied with this experience. Here, I not only reunited with old friends I haven’t seen for a long time, but also got to know several friendly and enthusiastic Turkish friends, including you. Your kindness has given me a special affection for this city. After the conference, we stayed in Istanbul for a few days. We not only tasted the local delicious food, but also purchased some regional – characteristic items such as porcelain plates, carpets, and coffee. During our strolls, we truly felt the profound cultural heritage and unique historical and humanistic charm of Turkey.

In addition, I am particularly grateful to you for generously giving me several of your works. Each piece is full of your sincere feelings, and I cherish them very much. Here, I have a small request: if you have time, I hope to invite you to create a work with the theme of “Man and Pet”. If it can be achieved, I will be extremely grateful.

Enclosed are the photos I took of you during the conference. I hope these images can preserve this beautiful memory for us. At the same time, I would like to trouble you to share the photos you took of us during the conference with me. Thank you for your help. By the way, among the works you gave me, there is one whose author information I haven’t been able to find out. If you know, I hope you can tell me.

Finally, I sincerely invite you and your family to travel to China when it is convenient for you. If you have such a plan, please let me know in advance. In particular, I hope to have the opportunity to invite you to visit Dalian, our city, and show you the unique scenery and human – cultural atmosphere of this coastal city.

Wish you and your family good health, a smooth life, and all the best! Best regards,

Wang Ying (China)

Sevgili Hasip, İstanbul’daki harika karşılama için sana bir kez daha teşekkür etmek istiyorum!

Unutulmaz bir üç gündü! Bu exlibris festivalinin bir parçası olmak benim için bir zevkti!

Kongre en yüksek standartlarda organize edildi. Size ve ailenize sağlık diliyorum.

Nezaketiniz ve cömertliğiniz için teşekkür ederiz!

Tekrar görüşmek dileğiyle! Yaroslav Makarov (Russia)

5^th International Ex-libris Competition Exhibition – Istanbul 2022
November 15 –  December 15, 2022, Istinye University Vadi Campus

Istinye University, Selçuk Ecza Deposu and Istanbul Ex-libris Society organized an international ex-libris competition open to artists and designers from all countries in order to bring together and evaluate original ex-libris works with high aesthetic and technical quality, to encourage artists and to introduce the art of ex-libris to the public.

The Jury was composed of:

Prof. Dr. Martin R. Baeyens, Ex-libris Artist – Belgium (Chairman of the jury)

Şükrü Ertürk, Ex-libris Artist, Banknote Designer – Turkey
Sonay Gürgen, Selçuk Ecza Deposu Chairman of the Board – Turkey

Prof. Dr. Yalçın Kırdar, İstinye University, Faculty of Communication (Vice Dean) – Turkey

Prof. Dr. Hasip Pektaş, President of Istanbul Ex-libris Society and Museum – Turkey

452 artists from 36 countries participated in the 5^th International Ex-libris Competition with 1179 different ex-libris works. 250 ex-libris from 187 artists have been selected for the exhibition and catalogue. 8 Awards, 10 Honorable Mention and 10 Honorary Certificates have been given to the artists.

Award Ceremony and Opening of Exhibition will be held in November 15, 2022, Tuesday, 03:30 PM at Istinye University Vadi Campus. Address: Ayazaga Mah. Azerbaycan Cad. Vadistanbul 4A Blok, Sarıyer / Istanbul, Turkey. The exhibition can be visited on November 15 – December 15, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM.

Awards:

1. First Prize (Istinye University); Veselin Damyanov-ves, (Bulgaria)
2. Second Prize (Selçuk Ecza Deposu); Krzysztof Marek Bak, (Poland)
3. Third Prize (Istanbul Ex-libris Society); Marin Gruev, (Bulgaria)
4. Special Prize (Mürşide İçmeli / Dinçer Pilgir); Danski Mariusz, (Poland)
5. Special Prize (Tülay-Şükrü Ertürk); Hedieh Jafari, (Iran)
6. Special Prize (Nesrin-Orhan Akbulut); Mauricio Schvarzman, (Argentina)
7. Special Prize (Ayşe-Noyan Ünal); Gennady Pugachevsky, (Ukraine)
8. Special Prize (Mehmet Rafet Atalık); Emre Şengün, (Turkey)

Honorable Mentions:

1. Ayşen Erte, (Turkey)
2. Erkin Keskin, (Turkey)
3. Grzegorz Izdebski, (Poland)
4. Katarzyna Handzlik, (Poland)
5. Kun Wang, (China)
6. Marek Grzyb, (Poland)
7. Meryem Yeşilkök, (Turkey)
8. Pawel Binczycki, (Poland)
9. Sinem Algan, (Turkey)
10. Snezhina Biserova, (Bulgaria)

Honorary Certificates:

1. Ahmet Selçuk Kızılışık, (Turkey)
2. Christine Deboosere, (Belgium)
3. Elzbieta Radzikowska, (Poland)
4. Ivan Rusachek, (Poland)
5. Julian Jordanov, (Bulgaria)
6. Lukasz Cywicki, (Poland)
7. Martin Manojlin, (Czech Rep.)
8. Oleg Dergachov, (France)
9. Peter Lazarov, (Bulgaria)
10. Rumen Nechev, (Bulgaria)

Exhibition / Catalogue:

1. Agata Perzynska, (Poland)
2. Ahmet Selçuk Kızılışık, (Turkey)
3. Alejandra Coirini, (Argentina)
4. Aleksandra Valchuk, (Ukraine)
5. Alexander Lytkin, (Russia)
6. Alexandru Jakabhazi, (Romania)
7. Andras Reti, (Hungary)
8. Andreas Ramb, (Germany)
9. Andrew Levitsky, (Ukraine)
10. Anıl Çakmak, (Turkey)
11. Anna Tikhonova, (Bulgaria)
12. Anna Trojanowska, (Poland)
13. Arina Ponomareva Sergeevna, (Russia)
14. Aubert Patrick, (France)
15. Ayben Kaynar Tanır, (Turkey)
16. Ayşe Anıl, (Turkey)
17. Ayşegül Kıranoğlu, (Turkey)
18. Ayşen Erte, (Turkey)
19. Bai Wen Lu, (China)
20. Berk Yılmaz, (Turkey)
21. Berna İşbilir Aydın, (Turkey)
22. Berrin İlhan, (Turkey)
23. Büşra Ekmen, (Turkey)
24. C. Gladys Munoz, (Argentina)
25. Canan Bilge, (Turkey)
26. Carla Ibarra, (Mexico)
27. Christine Deboosere, (Belgium)
28. Czeslaw Kazimierrz Wos, (Poland)
29. Danski Mariusz, (Poland)
30. Diego Axel Lazcano, (Argentina)
31. Dimo Milanov, (Bulgaria)
32. Drimaylo Mykhailo, (Ukraine)
33. Durmuş Bahar, (Turkey)
34. Ecmer Sarıkaya, (Turkey)
35. Elena Felicia Selejan, (Romania)
36. Elif Çelik, (Turkey)
37. Elzbieta Radzikowska, (Poland)
38. Emre Şengün, (Turkey)
39. Ercan Tuna, (Germany)
40. Erhun Şengül, (Turkey)
41. Erkin Keskin, (Turkey)
42. Esra G. Güvenç, (Turkey)
43. Eva Ploczekova, (Slovakia)
44. Evangelos Tasios, (Greece)
45. Fevzi Nuri Kara, (Turkey)
46. Fatih Aksular, (Turkey)
47. Florencia Coschignano, (Argentina)
48. Gabriel Bude, (Argentina)
49. Galina Pavlova, (Bulgaria)
50. Gamze Dumlu, (Turkey)
51. Gennady Pugachevsky, (Ukraine)
52. Grzegorz Izdebski, (Poland)
53. Günter Hujber, (Czech Rep.)
54. Hakan Arslan, (Turkey)
55. Hasan Duman, (Turkey)
56. Hedieh Jafari, (Iran)
57. Hong Qiang Xu, (China)
58. Hristo Kerin, (Bulgaria)
59. Hristo Naidenov, (Bulgaria)
60. Igor Cvacho, (Slovakia)
61. Ioannis Anastasiou, (Greece)
62. Irina Kochurova, (Russia)
63. Irina Yelagina, (Russia)
64. Iryna Koliaadina (Ukraine)
65. Ivan Randjelovic, (Serbia)
66. Ivan Rusachek, (Poland)
67. İlka Nur Yavuz, (Turkey)
68. İsmail Aslan, (Turkey)
69. Jacek Machowski (Polond)
70. Jane Beguchaya, (Russia)
71. Julian Jordanov, (Bulgaria)
72. Julieta Warman, (Argentina)
73. Kafiye Özlem Alp, (Turkey)
74. Kader Sürmeli, (Turkey)
75. Kamil Kocurek, (Turkey)
76. Katarzyna Handzlik, (Poland)
77. Kristina Zilinskaite, (Lithuania)
78. Krzysztof Marek Bak, (Poland)
79. Ksenia Avramova, (Russia)
80. Kun Wang, (China)
81. Leon Leenders, (Belgium)
82. Leonid Kuris, (Israel)
83. Leonid Strofanov, (Russia)
84. Leonova Dina, (Russia)
85. Ludmila Kotelnikova, (Russia)
86. Luigi Casalino, (Italy)
87. Luis Morado, (Argentina)
88. Lukasz Cywicki, (Poland)
89. Magdalena Pawelec, (Poland)
90. Majka Dokudowicz, (Poland)
91. Malou Oi Yee Hung, (Hong Kong)
92. Marcela Miranda, (Italy)
93. Marcelina Gebicka, (Poland)
94. Marek Grzyb, (Poland)
95. Maria Maddalena Tuccelli, (Italy)
96. Maria Skorys, (Poland)
97. Marianna Antonacci, (Italy)
98. Marin Gruev, (Bulgaria)
99. Marko Vasic, (Serbia)
100. Martin Manojlin, (Czech Rep.)
101. Marziya Zhaksygarina, (Kazakhstan)
102. Mauricio Schvarzman, (Argentina)
103. Maya Tcholakova, (Bulgaria)
104. Mazlum Cabir Uluyol, (Turkey)
105. Mehmet Arslan Güven, (Turkey)
106. Meral Özdemir, (Turkey)
107. Meryem İmran Karaca, (Turkey)
108. Meryem Yeşilkök, (Turkey)
109. Mevlüt Ünal, (Turkey)
110. Michele Stragliati, (Italy)
111. Mika Sakimoto, (Japan)
112. Ming Fang Ho, (China)
113. Murat Ertürk, (Turkey)
114. Mustafa Kınık, (Turkey)
115. Münüre Şahin, (Turkey)
116. Natalia Leszczynska, (Poland)
117. Natalia Pawlus, (Poland)
118. Nazan Sönmez, (Turkey)
119. Nesligül Hasdemir, (Turkey)
120. Neş’ever Gür, (Turkey)
121. Nida Nur Alamaz, (Turkey)
122. Nilgün Köseoğlu, (Turkey)
123. Nina Kazimova, (Russia)
124. Nityananda Gaine, (Bangladesh)
125. Nurdan Adıgüzel, (Turkey)
126. Nurten Erdoğan, (Turkey)
127. Oleg Dergachov (France)
128. Oleg Mikhailov, (Russia)
129. Oleksii Fedorenko, (Ukraine)
130. Oleksii Sobolevskyi, (Ukraine)
131. Olga Krupenkova, (Belarus)
132. Olga Samosujk, (Russia)
133. Ondrej Revicky, (Slovakia)
134. Onul (Oriofonul) Kundakçı, (Turkey)
135. Ovidiu Petca, (Romania)
136. Oya Pekmener, (Turkey)
137. Pavel Hlavaty, (Czech Rep.)
138. Pawel Binczycki, (Poland)
139. Pawel Delekta, (Poland)
140. Perla Margulies, (Argentina)
141. Peter Ford, (United Kingdom)
142. Peter Kocak , (Slovakia)
143. Peter Lazarov, (Bulgaria)
144. Rahul Dhiman, (India)
145. Rakesh Bani, (India)
146. Rana Özdemir, (Turkey)
147. Remo Giatti, (Italy)
148. Rolf Fleischmann, (Germany)
149. Ruben Dario Acosta, (Argentina)
150. Rumen Nechev, (Bulgaria)
151. Ryszard Balon, (Poland)
152. Salih Geçimli, (Turkey)
153. Semiha Binzet, (Turkey)
154. Sezin Türk Kaya, (Turkey)
155. Silvana Martignoni, (Italy)
156. Silvia Berruezo, (Argentina)
157. Sinem Algan, (Turkey)
158. Snezhina Biserova, (Bulgaria)
159. Sturtz German, (Argentina)
160. Svetlana Ryabova, (Russia)
161. Svetlana Volosiuk, (Belarus)
162. Takanori Iwase, (Japan)
163. Torill Elisabeth Larsen, (Norway)
164. Tsareva Tatiana, (Russia)
165. Ugne Zilyte, (Lithuania)
166. Valerio Mezzetti, (Italy)
167. Vasiliki Iliakopoulou, (Greece)
168. Vasiliki Kolipetsa, (Greece)
169. Vedat Çolak, (Turkey)
170. Veselin Damyanov-Ves, (Bulgaria)
171. Vladislav Kvartalnyj, (Belarus)
172. Volodymyr Vereshchain, (Ukraine)
173. Wenhong Zhang, (China)
174. Wojciech Osuchowski, (Czech Rep.)
175. Yağmur Sabaz, (Turkey)
176. Yaprak İnce, (Turkey)
177. Yasemin Toker, (Turkey)
178. Yaşar Uslu, (Turkey)
179. Yeşim Önde, (Turkey)
180. Yuko Morino, (Japan)
181. Yurduşen Konanç, (Turkey)
182. Yury Molibozhenko, (Russia)
183. Yusuf Keş, (Turkey)
184. Zbigniew Osenkowski, (Poland)
185. Zdenek Bugan, (Slovakia)
186. Zeliha Kayahan, (Turkey)
187. Zülfikar Sayın, (Turkey)

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Dear Hasip,

Has passed four months after the Congress in Istanbul, but I with very warm feeling remember till now these meetings. The congress has been very well organised, there were no problems, there were very interesting excursions and, certainly unforgettable meetings with artists and collectors. The Istanbul Congress was remembered by the friendly atmosphere and the present hospitality. Big to you thanks for the remarkable organisation of the Congress! Greetings to you Irina Kuzmina and her daughter of Sofia! Best regards, Evgeny Bortnikov

It is something incredible: one month passed since the Congress’ end but my soul and mind still in Istanbul… If you can organize new Exlibris Congress in Istanbul I will come again I am sure!!!
Anna Tikhonova

Dear Hasip,

Back 2 weeks in Italy and Germany (the day after the congress!) I would like to say thank you for all the beautiful thinks in Istanbul. It was a great congress, perfect in organization, exhibitions, the university facilities, the excursions, the town – all together a complete and perfect success!
We are going to Greece on Thursday until middle of October, – and then I will contact your about a exhibition of Turkish exlibris in our museum.
Once again thank you for all !!!! Yours Klaus Rödel

“Unforgettable moments and lovely memories. Many many Thanks to you, Hasip, and to your amazing team – you all together made a huge and great work!!!!! We felt at home and enjoyed Istanbul every single day! Excellent congress!!! Why not to repeat?!” Natalija Cernecova

Dear Hasip,

How are you? I do hope that you got some rest after such a hard work. and now i am wrighting to you just to tell you a huge thank you for organizing such a wonderfull Congress. I just don`t have any words to express my gratitudes and thanks to you. You are the best! Really!!! And I can swear that FISAE Congress in Istanbull was better than the others. Thank you also for your help. you was always ready to help and to answer all questions. Thank you for inviting us for lunch it was really amazing. And of course thank you for your support we won`t forget it. Well, I can enumerate our thanks for ages because you are really a great person which I have ever met and that`s why I will say just thank you for everything!!!
Hasip, we would like to write an article about you in our journal but we need more information about you could you please send some information or maybe you have an article about you and if you will send it to us that will be great. With many thanks and kisses. Daria Surina

Dear Hasip good morning,

Even if we didn’t have time to talk together in private, just let me express my best thanks for the very excellent organized meeting that you gave us. It was really excellent and everything was fine. There I have got a lot of lessons about how to organize and I hope now that I met Vasilis and Aphodite in private to have the time to work on our plans of founding a Greek association of exlibris. This way we shall give to other people the opportunity to learn about this special art.
Many thanks again and I hope to have the opportunity to meet and talk in private in the future. Maybe in Crete or in Istanbul again.
Best regards and truly friendly. Christos Giannakos

Dear Hasip,

This week I have received very well your post letter.
Many thanks to you for the diploma and the fine catalogue your exhibition 2010. I am very glad that my work has got in the catalogue together with such fine masters of an ex-libris. Thanks of jury for a good choice of artists of winners with their fine works.
Hasip, also thanks you for your big work in development and promotion of an ex-libris in Turkey and all over the world. I wish you the big successes in your fine work and the big vital energy.
Yours faithfully and with friendly greetings Ukraine, Sergey Kirnitskiy.

Dear Hassip,

Once more we will thank you for the wonderful congress in Istanbul. For us this days were unforgettable. We enjoyed it very much. Thank you very much for all you did for this congress ! In October we will return to Turkey and made a trip to Efese, Troye…..etc., and Cappadocië. We will also stay some days in Istanbul. Maybe we can meet. Kind regards, Agaath and Jos

Dear Hasip !

Thank you very much for some DREAM”s days in Istanbul ! Everythings were -WOW !Supper! Vladimir Vereschagin.

Dear Hasip,

For me was the congress perfect. Thanks a lot especially for your extra efforts you are a real and good birader. Also my thanks and greetings to Özden and her husband Utku and of course also for Hanife for the nice dinner and her patience with you during the preparation of the congress.
Please keep care of you. All the best. Your Birader Martin

Dear Hasip!

First of all, accept our congratulations with National holiday of Turkey! We wish also personally you and your family of an excellent health and remarkable successes in life!
We are admired by the fine organization of the Congress, we have come back home under the big impression of several days, spent in Istanbul! We understand, how many costed to you of health and forces the organization of the Congress , but the result of that is impressive! Dear Hasip, accept our assurances of our love and respect for you! We infinitely appreciate your warm relation to us! We hope for meetings in the future! Yours Inna and Lev

Dear Prof. Dr. Hasip Pektas,

What a great surprise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a wonderful gift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so exited, the catalogue is beautiful, its design is excellent!!!!
And the works of Ex Libris, are so perfect, so many beautiful, interesting creation, very very high quality.
I am looking at it, again and again and again, It is the “Bible” for Ex Libris. You can’t imagine how sad I am that I couldn’t participate in your great event. I understand that you have a Museum of Ex Libris, if you want, I will be more than happy, to send you some of mine, for your collection. Thank you sooooooooooooooooooooooo Much, for thinking about me, sending the catalogue is a great friendly gesture. With a lot of respect, and wishing you only the very very best Neta Dor Lemelshtrich

Dear Hasip Pektas,

I received catalogue in very good condition. It is on high level as usual. I congratulate you. I like very much the invitation with my ekslibris. Best greetings Poland. Wojciech Luczak

Dear Hasip,

I did receive yesterday in good order the excellent Competition-Catalogue,…beautifull! .. And beautifull printed too. There was [and is] a lot of of work to do. I already opened the 3 Catalogues you did send to me by E-mail. The quality was also perfekt on my MacBook. About 2 1/2 month ago you did send me a mail to send you my bookplates in JPG 300 resolution. I was at that time on a trip through holland in my camper, and I missed that mail, sorry. But the copy in the Catalogue is OK for me. You don’t need the 300 any longer now, I suppose? If you want it, let me know. I wish you and your staff plus all the participants a successfull Congres, yours very truly Wim. Wim Zwiers

Dear Dr. Hasip Pektas,

after a very short time YOUR congress will be opened. I wish you very cordial a good success. I am sure you have prepared it with so much care as possible and so it will happen in a very good, optimal kind. My wishes are at you! And please say to all the participants my cordial greetings, my heart is at all of you. In one of the catalogues the bookplate with the dog is reproduced (“exlibris Kato”) – I have the very great wish to get it. It was drawn by my granddaughter (and I have cut it). Please tell to me the price of it, I would like to pay for it. And now cordial greetings and the best for you and for the congress – yours Ottmar Premstaller

Hello!!!!!! Mr. Pektas:

I have just seen the catalog. A masterpiece. No doubt at all. I am looking forward to receivin it . All the best for this exhibition. I always say the same: pity I live so far. Kind regards, Elena Davicino.

Dear Hasip,

carefully considered all the catalogues. My rating – very high. Professionally, good taste, has done enormous work. All the best, to meet, Alexei Bobrusov

Dear Hasip!

CONGRATULATION!!! Many thanks for sending me the catalogues electronically. They came out phantasticaly and constitute a landmark in bookplate catalogues! I am looking forward to hold them in my hands when I come to the congress. Soon it is time to get to Istanbul and the time you were working towards so intensely will be here soon. Looking forward to meet you!!! Heinrich R. Scheffer

Dear Hasip,

I have no word but only thank you very very much for such a wonderful catalogue for my exlibiris. How many hours you worked for scanning and arranging captions for each! I feel it great honour to have my exlibris printed in such a beautiful catalogue.Hamanishi would be delighted to see his exlibris used on the cover. My Japanese translation seems quite all right. You have an assistant who reads Japanese? Chinese group did a good job. Their translation seems majestic, although I cannot read the language. Anyway I look forward to having the catalogue at Istanbul. I think all of Japanese participants do the same. Congratulations and very best wishes, Ichigoro Uchida

Hi my dearest Hasip

There are perfect and nice catalogues,especially automatic electronic book. You had done and finished many wonderful jobs for everyone all of the world before. I believe that will be so so big success congress in Turkey. all the best. Mingming Niu

Dear Hasip,

Again I am impressed by the quality of your work and organization. Congratulations a good friend. We are looking forward to see you in Istanbul Have a nice day, Johan Bosschem