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

by Richard 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 (30 January 1946 -) is a British academic, historian, and author.

Tames lectured on history at Syracuse University London and is a Blue Badge guide. He has written over twenty books on different aspects of English history, including Shakespeare’s London on 5 Groats a Day.

Tames is known for bringing the past to life for students and general readers alike. He is also the author of An Armchair Traveller’s History of Oxford and An Armchair Traveller’s History of London.

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.