William Morris: Father of Modern Design and Pattern

by Hiroshi Unno (Text)

William Morris (1834 - 1896) was an English textile designer, artist, writer, and even a libertarian socialist. His flower patterns are well-known worldwide, but his other design works such as editorial and font design are also worth watching and appreciating. This book presents not only his textile patterns but also book design, font design, posters, stamps and various artworks including painting, all of which will become precious reference for designers as well as for art lovers. (Mostly Japanese texts, some English as supplementary)

Genres: Art, Art History

295 pages, Paperback

First published March 21, 2013

About the author

Hiroshi Unno was born in 1939 in Tokyo. Unno writes on art, cinema, music, urbanism, novels, flower arranging and more. Unno recent titles released by PIE International – Avant-Garde Graphics in Russia, William Morris, Harry Clarke, Beautiful Book Design, The World of Mucha, A Thousand and One Nights – have gained recognition worldwide.

Reviews

[Lisa E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A truly gorgeous book.

[Jay Cat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb book in every detail! But it is in part in Japanese!!

[Lara Calleja]

I treasure Hiroshi's books slowly. Savouring each page like it was the last. The fact that he has as many books for me to slowly digest for my whole lifetime, gives me solace. 🖤