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William Morris: Words & Wisdom Paperback – October 31, 2014

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A collection of quotations by and about William Morris, exploring his passionately held view that beautiful, functional design should be accessible to all

William Morris (1834-1896) was a radical thinker whose democratic vision for society and art has continued to influence designers, artists and writers to this day. He was a gifted poet, architect, painter, writer and textile designer, who also founded the Kelmscott Press, the most famous of the Arts and Crafts private presses. Morris' ideas later came to influence numerous artists and craftspeople who sought to negotiate a viable place within the modern world in the troubled years that followed the First World War. His ideals inspired designers, including those who contributed to the 1951 Festival of Britain, with a direct sense of mission to bring the highest design standards within the reach of everyone. This collection of quotations by Morris, his friends, associates and those who came after, including Oscar Wilde and George Bernard Shaw, among others, reveals and explores his passionately held view that beautiful, functional design should be accessible to all.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Portrait Gallery (October 31, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1855144948
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1855144941
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.6 x 0.6 x 7.4 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016
A beautiful and very enjoyable "tip of the iceberg" which will entice the reader into a deeper search into the life and contributions of William Morris.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015
Morris is amazing and to read about him and his beautiful designs was inspiring.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2016
This William Morris book is an inspiration and a treasure.
I'm careful when selecting a book to purchase. This book speaks to eternity and the capacity of one man to impact many people regardless of the age and time he lived. The public library's edition was not satisfactory; see for yourself. It stands on its own without my recommendation.
Also, a great gift for students, writers and artists!
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Fuller
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 5, 2023
Given as a Christmas gift, the recipient absolutely loved it. Beautiful little book, a must for all William Morris fans. Am going to buy myself a copy!
poetlaureate
5.0 out of 5 stars 宝石のような言葉たち
Reviewed in Japan on January 12, 2015
英国ロンドンのナショナル・ポートレート・ギャラリーで2014年暮れから2015年正月にかけて開催されたウィリアム・モリス展の図録。図録といっても、本格的な論考や参考文献が入っている通常の図録ではなく、言葉と写真で構成された見て楽しむ本であり、モリス自身の言葉と、モリスについての言葉(オスカー・ワイルドやバーナード・ショーからコンラン卿まで)が写真入りで掲載されている。辞書を片手に、自分の好きな言葉を探すのもよし、巻末掲載のモリス関連美術館への訪問を夢想するもよし、さまざまな楽しみ方ができるお得な一冊。モリスについてすでに多く読み、知っている人にとっても、携帯できる宝石のような一冊となっている。
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Susan Ebbage
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2020
Bought as a present for a William Morris fan, sure it will be welcomed.
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Mr. P. J. Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Morris - a genius in any age
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 2, 2016
Compared to the non-entity celebrities in our media today, William Morris was a genius in an age where Morris and Ruskin actually thought and practiced what they preached. This book gives a good taste in prose and pictures of his essential philosophy.
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PJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Very Attractive book - was a present - haven't had ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2015
Very Attractive book - was a present - haven't had feedback from the recipient so far so don't know what she thinks!