Description
Marking the 125th anniversary of William Morris’s death, this is the most wide-ranging, comprehensive – and beautiful – illustrated study of William Morris ever published.
'A thing of beauty' - Literary Review
'Naturally, the book is beautifully illustrated' - Fabric
'A modern classic … could not be more timely' - Homes & Antiques
'Celebrating the versatility of the Arts and Crafts polymath, it has chapters on everything from wallpaper to calligraphy … meticulously researched' - House & Garden
'A comprehensive, fully illustrated exploration of a great thinker and artist, and essential reading for anyone interested in the history of design' - Let's Talk
'Lavish' - Crafts
'Gorgeous … the most comprehensive study of Morris ever published … Get lost in the wonderful world of William Morris' - This England
'A lavish, 2.5kg tribute to [William Morris's] life and work, which included stained glass, wallpaper, textiles, tableware and more, all designed as an antidote to Victorian fustiness' - The Crafts Council
'Wide-ranging, comprehensive and beautiful' - Reclaimed
Anna Mason is a leading authority on the Arts & Crafts Movement. From 2009 to 2016 she was curator at the William Morris Gallery, London, and from 2019 to 2020 was curator of the Morris-designed Red House (National Trust). She was lead curator of the exhibition ‘May Morris: Art and Life’ held at the gallery in 2017, and co-author of the accompanying book May Morris: Arts & Crafts Designer (published by Thames & Hudson with the William Morris Gallery and the V&A).