William Morris: Patterns & Designs (International Design Library) [Paperback]

Phoebe A. Erb (Author)

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Product Description

A true Renaissance man, William Morris mastered every art and craft to which he set his hand, revelling in designs, patterns, colours and textures, and placing his stamp on sumptuous books, rugs, embroidery, wallpaper, stained glass, tapestries, curtains and furniture. The patterns and designs drawn together here show both the nuances and breadth of William Morris's visions, combining intricacy and simplicity; alternatingly dramatic and demure, dark and light, curved and angular, in a virtual dance of superb interwoven shapes.

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Phoebe Ann Erb

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Stemmer House Publishers (June 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0880451505
• ISBN-13: 978-0880451505
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #374,490 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Black & White, NOT color, August 25, 2010

By	Melissa A. Sievers (Watertown, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I can't say that the description of the book is misleading, but more details or a preview would certainly have been helpful. This book is entirely black & white and, in some places, looks like they aren't reproductions, but that someone traced over an original. Lots of close-up details and very few full-size images. I was hoping for images I could frame, but it's not possible with this book. It's much more geared to someone doing embroidery, cross-stitch, or stencils.

5.0 out of 5 stars William Morris passion, June 14, 2010

By	Ms. J. L. O'brien "Green Mirage Designs" (Hallett, SA Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I have done a workshop with Michele Hill and have become hooked on William Morris fabrics and designs. I bought this book as an indulgence to feed my passion. A beautful book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars William Morris: Patterns & Designs, September 2, 2009

By	N. Wels "The Reader" (Bend, Oregon USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: William Morris: Patterns & Designs (International Design Library) (Paperback)

Very little to share. Just many piks one could copy and try to reproduce in a quilt.