Bøker av William Morris

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. William Morris was born in London, England in 1834. Arguably best known as a textile designer, he founded a design partnership which deeply influenced the decoration of churches and homes during the early 20th century. However, he is also considered an important Romantic writer and pioneer of the modern fantasy genre, being a direct influence on authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien. As well as fiction, Morris penned poetry and essays. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the best science fiction stories, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Kidnapped as a youth, Birdalone grew up in the forest of Evilshaw as the servant of a witch. Against all odds, she escapes via boat, but before she can return home she must navigate a series of treacherous islands with the sporadic guidance of Habundia, her fairy godmother. The Water of the Wondrous Isles is a novel by William Morris.

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. William Morris (1834 - 1896) was born in London, England. Arguably best known as a textile designer, he founded a design partnership which deeply influenced the decoration of churches and homes during the early 20th century. However, he is also considered an important Romantic writer and pioneer of the modern fantasy genre, being a direct influence on authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien. As well as fiction, Morris penned poetry and essays.

This early work by William Morris was originally published in 1899 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. William Morris (1834 - 1896) was born in London, England. Arguably best known as a textile designer, he founded a design partnership which deeply influenced the decoration of churches and homes during the early 20th century. However, he is also considered an important Romantic writer and pioneer of the modern fantasy genre, being a direct influence on authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien. As well as fiction, Morris penned poetry and essays.

An essential text from the founder of Kelmscott Press, featuring enlightening details on the history and art of printing.First published in 1902, this preserved volume details a short history of the Kelmscott Press and its founding, along with a description of the ideal book, written by William Morris. Featuring various essays, notes, and annotated lists, this new edition of an antiquated text provides rare insight into the forgotten craft. The contents of this volume include:William Morris - Biography A Note by William Morris on His Aims in Founding the Kelmscott Press A Short History and Description of the Kelmscott Press An Annotated List of the Kelmscott Press Volumes Various Lists, Leaflets and Announcements The Ideal Book: An Address by William Morris An Essay on Printing

An epic poem of over 10,000 lines that was said to be Morris's own favorite of his poems. Following the tragic story of a Norse hero Sigmund, his son Sigurd and Sigurd's wife Gudrun. Morris had a fascination with the Volsung legend and had this inspired several other literary treatments of the story. William Morris was born in London, England in 1834. Arguably best known as a textile designer, he founded a design partnership which deeply influenced the decoration of churches and homes during the early 20th century. However, he is also considered an important Romantic writer and pioneer of the modern fantasy genre, being a direct influence on authors such as J. R. R. Tolkien. As well as fiction, Morris penned poetry and essays. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

William Morris (24 March 1834 - 3 October 1896) was a British textile designer, poet, novelist, translator and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he helped win acceptance of socialism in fin de siècle Great Britain.