William Morris: An Illustrated Life of William Morris, 1834-1896

by Richard L. Tames

Cover has hardly any wear, small sticker on back. Date is 1972. Pages are all very clean and unmarked. Ships fast from Northern California.

Genres: History, Art, Biography, Nonfiction

64 pages, Paperback

First published March 4, 2008

About the author

Richard Lawrence Tames, born 30 January 1946, lectures on history at Syracuse University London and is a Blue Badge guide.

Tames is also a Lecturer on London’s history for the Institute of Tourist Guiding. He has written over twenty books on different aspects of English history, including Shakespeare’s London on 5 Groats a Day.

Reviews

[Drew Pyke · Rating 2 out of 5]

Short, sharp read about the big man William Morris. It looks more into the story behind his rise from stuttering student to a pioneer of his own movement (arts and crafts) and rubbing shoulders with the pre-Raphaelites. Whilst interesting, it doesn't dissect his work in any great detail, but in its place provides some image plates of paintings & fabrics.