William Morris as Designer
by Watkinson, Ray
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine in Fine Dust Jacket
- ISBN 10
- 0289708990
- ISBN 13
- 9780289708996
- Seller
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Savage, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Studio Vista, 1979. Hardcover. Fine in Fine Dust Jacket. Hardcover. Second edition. A study of Morris as a working designer and theorist about art and its function in society. The book is organized around his stained glass designs, the pattern/decorative designs and graphic works. An interesting final chapter charts the legacy of the Arts and Crafts movement in the twentieth century. Cream cloth boards with gilt title to spine. Pristine interior with many illustrations. Light green illustrated dustjacket with dark green title to spine. Minor wear. Very good condition. 82 pages of text., followed by several pages of photographs and plates. MOR/081122.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Kelmscott Bookshop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 35937
- Title
- William Morris as Designer
- Author
- Watkinson, Ray
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine Dust Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 0289708990
- ISBN 13
- 9780289708996
- Publisher
- Studio Vista
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1979
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
The Kelmscott Bookshop
Biblio member since 2009
Savage, Maryland
About The Kelmscott Bookshop
Our bookshop is open by appointment only in Historic Savage Mill. We specialize in artists' books, private press, William Morris, and general rare and antique books.
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