In 1891 William Morris founded the Kelmscott Press after a lifelong crusade against the dehumanizing effects of Victorian industrialism. During its brief history (1891-8) the Press produced 52 books, including the famous "Chaucer", which offered a powerful vision of what Morris called "the ideal book" and set new standards for fine printing. This study of Morris' endeavours draws on a wide range of unpublished letters and diaries to provide a full-length account of the history of the Press.

The Kelmscott Press: A history of William Morris's typographical adventure

Arts & Photography

Peterson, William S.

History & Criticism

Oxford University Press

A Bibliography of the Kelmscott Press (Soho Bibliographies)

Literature & Fiction

Clarendon Press

Sir John Betjeman (1906-1984), Poet Laureate, was probably the most widely-read English poet of the twentieth century. Because of his frequent appearances on radio and television and his fervent devotion to the preservation of England's architectural heritage, his face and voice became familiar to millions. Few other poets of any century have had such a powerful influence on their contemporaries. This bibliography lists and describes all of his known writings, including his own books, ephemera, contributions to periodicals and to books by others, lectures, and radio and television programs. Other categories such as editorships, music settings, and dramatic adaptations of his poems, recordings, and interviews are also included, as well as a section devoted to writings about him. Manuscripts and drafts of all his works are described in detail. This enormous body of material is thoroughly indexed, cross-referenced, and in most cases annotated. Now at last the activities of this remarkable man--both a poet and a cultural phenomenon--can be seen in their full breadth and complexity.

John Betjeman: A Bibliography (Soho Bibliographies)

British & Irish

From a quantitative point of view the achievement of the Kelmscott Press may not seem impressive: between 1891 and 1898 it produced fifty-two books and a set of specimen pages for another book. Yet each was remarkably beautiful. Designed by William Morris, printed on hand-presses, ornamented with initials and borders by Morris, and illustrated often by Edward Burne-Jones, these few Kelmscott Press books are famous everywhere today. Why they have so profoundly affected twentieth-century theories of book design and what cultural significance the founding of the Kelmscott Press played are some of the questions the author considers.

The Kelmscott Press: A History of William Morris's Typographical Adventure

Business & Money

University of California Press

Daniel Berkeley Updike has been described as the most distinguished American printer. He was one of a handful of of the 20th century's most successful and influential book designers. The Well-Made Book is a collection of virtually all of Updike's writings on the art of the book. Much of this timeless material has been hard to find, and some appears here for the first time. Complete with index, annotations and an extensive new introduction.

The Well-Made Book: Lectures by Daniel Berkeley Updike

Updike, Daniel Berkeley

Graphic Design

Mark Batty Publisher

Daniel Berkeley Updike has been described as the most distinguished American printer. He was one of a handful of of the 20th century's most successful and influential book designers. The Well-Made Book is a collection of virtually all of Updike's writings on the art of the book.  Much of this timeless material has been hard to find, and some appears here for the first time. Complete with index, annotations and an extensive new introduction.

The Well-Made Book: Essays & Lectures

Mark Batty Pub

Ethel Reed (1874-1912) is one of the most elusive figures in the history of American graphic design.

The Beautiful Poster Lady: A Life of Ethel Reed

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Oak Knoll Pr

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